Perimenopause and Still Want Kids? Your HRT Plan May Need to Look Completely Different
In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford examines the effects of hormone therapies on fertility, clarifies misconceptions around testosterone use, and highlights advances in IVF and egg freezing. She provides practical advice for women planning families, especially those navigating perimenopause and reproductive aging.
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In this episode, Dr. Rena malik and Natalie Crawford explores the complexities of hormone replacement therapy, fertility, and reproductive aging. She discusses the impact of testosterone use on fertility, the nuances of egg quality and mitochondrial health, as well as the evolving success rates and strategies in IVF and egg freezing. They offered practical guidance for women navigating perimenopause, fertility planning, and optimizing reproductive outcomes at different ages.
- Testosterone use for libido
- Testosterone and pregnancy risks
- Testosterone priming for IVF
- Hormone replacement therapy nuances
- Testosterone side effects in women
- Risks of testosterone pellets
- What to do if on testosterone
- Egg quality, mitochondria, and fertility
- Fertility decline with age
- IVF success rates and considerations
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