In this episode, Dr. Danielle shares some life updates and then dives into the topic of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for conceiving during perimenopause. She discusses the importance of assessing sex hormone levels and improving egg quality before considering HRT. Dr. Danielle provides natural ways to support the adrenal glands and ovaries, such as stress management, optimizing sleep, and eating antioxidant-rich foods. She also mentions specific supplements like CoQ10, NAC, resveratrol, and melatonin that can help improve egg quality. Additionally, she talks about the use of DHEA and progesterone as hormone supplements and the potential need for synthetic estrogen in certain cases. Dr. Danielle emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of hormone imbalances and nourishing the body before considering HRT. Takeaways Assess sex hormone levels and improve egg quality before considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for conceiving during perimenopause. Support the adrenal glands and ovaries naturally through stress management, optimizing sleep, and eating antioxidant-rich foods. Consider supplements like CoQ10, NAC, resveratrol, and melatonin to improve egg quality. DHEA and progesterone can be used as hormone supplements, but their dosage should be carefully monitored. Synthetic estrogen may be necessary in certain cases to thicken the uterine lining. Address the root causes of hormone imbalances and nourish the body before considering HRT. Chapters 00:00 Life Updates 02:58 Update on AMH 06:12 Do You Need Hormone Replacement Therapy to Conceive? 09:03 Low Sex Hormones vs. Perimenopause 12:02 Supporting Adrenal Glands and Ovaries 15:20 Supporting Egg Quality 22:13 Synthetic Estrogen and Uterine Lining 23:55 Supporting Fertility in Perimenopause 25:41 Conclusion ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support