The Pill vs HRT for Perimenopause Symptoms: What You Didn't Know - Dr. Carrie Jones

Did your doctor give you the birth control pill for your perimenopause symptoms and you have some doubts if this is the right approach? Are you wondering what you, or your daughter, really need to know before saying yes to the pill or an IUD?

We cover:

Why doctors still reach for the birth control pill in your 40s instead of menopause therapy

What's actually inside birth control versus menopause hormone therapy

The 10 year rule we were warned about decades ago, where it came from and whether it still holds true

The sneaky side effect of the pill that can tank this very important hormone

What our daughters need to know before choosing the pill or an IUD

Dr. Carrie Jones is a globally respected functional medicine practitioner and hormone expert with nearly two decades of clinical experience. Formerly the Medical Director of Precision Analytical (the DUTCH Test), she specializes in women's health, menopause, and complex hormone cases, translating hard science into practical, empowering guidance. Known for her no-nonsense, myth-busting style, Dr. Jones helps clinicians and women alike understand hormones without fear, fluff, or fasting madness.

PAST EPISODES:

To Test or Not To Test In Perimenopause https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-test-or-not-to-test-in-perimenopause-what-actually/id1531105768?i=1000762400110

Abnormal Thyroid, Cholesterol and Weight Gain Solutions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/122-abnormal-thyroid-cholesterol-weight-gain-solutions/id1531105768?i=1000588807250

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