Perimenopause and Still Want Kids? Your HRT Plan May Need to Look Completely Different

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.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 Testosterone use for libido

00:43 Testosterone and pregnancy risks

01:10 Testosterone priming for IVF

02:07 Hormone replacement therapy nuances

02:44 Testosterone side effects in women

03:06 Risks of testosterone pellets

04:19 What to do if on testosterone

07:15 Egg quality, mitochondria, and fertility