Hormone Therapy 101
MENTOR: Dr. Lauren Streicher
Are you wondering if hormone therapy is right for you? This class will help you understand the different types of estrogen and delivery methods and most important, debunks the myths and misconceptions about the safety of hormone therapy.
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Meet Your Mentor
Dr. Lauren Streicher is a Clinical Professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and founder of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause in Chicago. She is a senior researcher at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. Dr. Streicher is a pioneer in educating women about menopause and sexual health and does so as a medical correspondent for Chicago's WGN Morning News and host of "Dr. Streicher's Inside Information" podcast.
About This Class
Understand the essentials of hormone therapy and learn how to make informed decisions about your menopausal health. By the end of this class, you'll have an understanding of hormone therapy options and a framework for making the best choice for your individual needs.
Here’s what you’re going learn:
::: LESSON 1. Meet Your Mentor - Join Dr. Streicher as she shares her mission to help women understand and navigate hormone therapy decisions.
::: LESSON 2. What is Hormone Therapy - Learn the differences between various types of hormone therapy and why terminology matters.
::: LESSON 3. What Hormone Therapy Can Do For You - Discover the benefits of hormone therapy for both short-term symptoms and long-term health.
::: LESSON 4. Hormone Therapy Safety - The WHI Study - Understand the truth about the 2002 study that changed everything and what it and current research actually tells us about safety.
::: LESSON 5. Estrogen Options - Learn about different types of estrogen and how they affect your body differently.
::: LESSON 6. Delivery Options - Explore various ways to take hormone therapy and understand their pros and cons.
::: LESSON 7. When to Start and When to Stop - Learn the optimal timing for hormone therapy and how long you can safely continue.
::: LESSON 8. What to Expect - Understand what changes to anticipate and how to monitor your progress.
::: LESSON 9. Making Your Decision - Get practical guidance for deciding if hormone therapy is right for you.
::: LESSON 10. Finding the Right Doctor - Learn how to identify and work with a qualified menopause expert.
::: LESSON 11. Recap - Review key principles and ensure you understand all your options.
::: LESSON 12. Action Steps - Get your clear action plan for moving forward with confidence.
Plus, Checklists Galore
Short on time & like to get things done? Your Class Guide helps you remember what you learned and know exactly what to do next.
- RECAP LIST: Forgot something important you know you learned? Here's your at-a-glance review sheet for the class.
- RESOURCE LIST: Want to dig deeper? Here's a list of Dr. Streicher's recommended sources on hormone therapy and menopause.
- TODO LIST: Your short and to-the-point action steps for discussing hormone therapy with your healthcare provider.
- CHECK LIST: What symptoms should you track? You'll want to print this out and keep it handy, and share it with your doctor.
- SHOPPING LIST: When you want to add to cart... An unbiased roundup of any products mentioned in the class. (PS... you'll never see any affiliate links in our shopping lists.)
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Get access to Dr. Streicher's class PLUS an incredible collective of the top doctors, scientists, innovators, and educators whose joint mission is to empower women in midlife.
Bonus? You're Supporting Good Causes
20% of proceeds from MENTORS is being donated to important causes that support women's health, including the Women's Alzheimer's Movement and Let's Talk Menopause.