Episode 327: HRT 101: Patches, Pills, Pellets and More with Dr Tabatha Barber
In this episode, triple board-certified OBGYN and functional medicine physician Dr. Tabatha Barber unpacks what most women were never taught about birth control, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy.
We talk about:
What the birth control pill is really doing to your hormones
Why perimenopause feels harder than it “should”
Progesterone first? Estrogen later? How HRT actually gets started
Patches vs pills vs pellets - what works best (and why)
When hormone replacement helps… and when you may want to wait
How stress, toxins, and adrenal health impact your transition
The 7–10 year “window” you need to understand
If you’ve ever wondered whether HRT is necessary, dangerous, overhyped, or life-changing - this conversation is packed full of information that will help you make better decisions for yourself.
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Episode 327: HRT 101: Patches, Pills, Pellets and More with Dr Tabatha Barber
SHOW NOTES
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tabitha Barber
01:45 Dr. Tabitha's Powerful Testimony
07:19 The Journey of Healing and Faith
10:14 Transitioning from Conventional to Functional Medicine
14:15 Understanding Birth Control and Its Implications
27:47 Understanding Hormonal Risks and Birth Control Options
30:34 The Importance of Diet and Hormonal Balance
31:48 Managing Stress and Adrenal Health
36:49 The Impact of Stress on Women's Health
39:55 The Role of Hormones in Aging and Health
44:11 Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Personal Perspective
45:35 Evaluating the Need for Hormone Replacement Therapy
47:54 Timing and Delivery of Hormone Replacement Therapy
01:02:15 Testing and Monitoring Hormonal Health
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