About this episode
Hormone replacement therapy is all over the media right now for good reason. We are finally understanding more about the powerful positive effects HRT can have on many women around the globe. But what does HRT actually do and what does it look like for certain individuals? In this episode of Meet Your Body, you'll hear firsthand Jessica's personal experience using HRT over the past six months. She first explains in simplified terms what HRT is and the purpose of using it, including the vital roll estrogen plays in a woman's health. She then goes on to explain how she came to the decision to use HRT, what form she's using, the symptoms that led her to try it and how she came to that decision with her history of endometriosis and breast cancer. Grab a coffee and your earbuds for this personal and informative episode about women's health and HRT! Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Podcast episode with Dr. Noor menopause specialist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000711153244 ⚫︎ Podcast episode with Dr. Teplinsky breast cancer specialist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000712441284 ⚫︎ Alloy: http://www.myalloy.com ⚫︎ Breastcancer.org recommendations for vaginal estrogen: https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/vaginal-estrogen-safe-for-women-with-breast-cancer ⚫︎ AUA position on vaginal estrogen: https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com ⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength: http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited ⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates ⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates Jessica Valant Pilates app: Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices