Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   In today's chat, I welcome back Karen Martel of the Hormone Solutions Podcast and we have a chat about the most contemporary topics around HRT.  When to start (or stop), what to take (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for all?), and how best to deliver it (cream, patch, pill, ring, etc.)   There is something for every woman in this episode!   You can find out more about Karen Martel's awesome hormone creams here.  Use the code LOVELY for 10% off.   You can find out more about Karen Martel on her website and on Instagram @karenmartelhormones.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱🍄‍🟫BiOptimizers supplements are best-in-class!  I love the Masszymes which contain full spectrum enzymes for digesting proteins, sugars, fibre and fats.  No more bloating!  More fuel, less digestive stress means I have more resources for a clear mind, an energetic body and better sleep.  Time to stock up while the Black Friday deal is on - MassZymes, Mushroom Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough are my favourites!  Use the code LOVELY for your discount and free stuff! 💙Just Thrive probiotics and Just Calm Probiotics are like nothing you have tried before!  Clinically proven to affect gut health for the better - keeping you calm and building resilience!  You can find out more about the Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic and Antioxidant here.  You can take 20% off your order of these probiotics with the code LOVELY.  🧬 Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Join our community - The Gathering.  In this interactive group, you will find support, information, video outtakes, sharing of new research, and so much more.  Dr. Lovely will be bringing in guests, sharing the videos from the podcast recordings and answering questions in the group.  We are so excited to welcome you!   Join us here. Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and tiktok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗