Ask Dr. Sarah: Does HRT Prevent Osteoporosis?

If you’re in your 30s, 40s or 50s and starting to hear more about osteoporosis, you’re not alone—and you’re asking a smart question. One of the most common concerns I hear from women is: Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) help prevent osteoporosis? The answer is important, especially during perimenopause and menopause when bone loss can accelerate rapidly.

What Does Perimenopause and Menopause Fatigue Feel Like? (And How to Get Relief)

We’re talking about the kind of fatigue that lingers no matter how early you go to bed, how many supplements you take, or how much coffee you drink. If you’re feeling exhausted during the day, mentally foggy, and emotionally drained, there’s a good chance this isn’t just stress or poor sleep.

Ask Dr. Sarah: Can You Start Menopause in Your 30s, or even 20s?

Menopause is a term we use to signify that the period has completely stopped for one year. So what is the problem with using this terminology? Most women can have all the symptoms of menopause, have very low levels of hormones and still have a period for decades before it stops!

Understanding the Options for Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has become a hot topic—and for good reason. As more women prioritize their long-term health, energy, and vitality, they’re looking for real, lasting solutions to the hormonal drops that can happen anytime in life and become especially pronounced in perimenopause and menopause.

How to Get Hormone Replacement Therapy: Prescription, Online & Over-The-Counter Options

Thinking About Hormone Replacement Therapy But Not Sure Where to Start?
You’re not alone.
Every day, I talk to women who are frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed when it comes to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They’ve Googled symptoms, tried a few creams, or herbs and maybe even bought something off Amazon—but nothing seems to work the way they’d hoped.

Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy for Perimenopause and Menopause: Your Comprehensive Guide

So, you’re considering Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Maybe you’ve read about the benefits, or you’ve started experiencing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, weight gain, anxiety, irritability, or low libido and want to take control of your health. Maybe you are considering it because you have heard the anti-aging potential and you want to feel and look your best as you get older.

Benefits of HRT Before and After Menopause

Menopause is literally just one day! One day of your entire life—it’s when the period stops. However, what about the 30 years before and after menopause?

Ask Dr. Sarah: How Can Women Tell If Their Hormones Are Low or Unbalanced?

Question from a 40-Year-Old Woman: “Dr. Sarah, I feel like something is off, but my doctor says my labs are normal. I’m tired all the time, I can’t lose weight like I used to, I am so irritable with my husband and kids, I can’t sleep and my cortisol is high. Could this be my hormones?

Ask Doctor Sarah: Can You Start HRT Before Menopause?

Women are often told that they have to wait until their period stops (menopause) to start hormone replacement therapy. And when we hear about hormones dropping, we often associate it with menopause. However, most women start to experience symptoms in their 30s and 40s – long before their period stops.

12 Common Signs It’s Time to Start Hormone Replacement Therapy

If you’ve landed here, you have likely already tried numerous solutions to hormone-related issues: supplements that didn’t work, changing your diet, and exercising more. You might have even spent thousands of dollars and are not getting the results you want.