MVP: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right For You? with Catherine Keenan Pharmacist

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right For You? with Catherine Keenan Pharmacist

 

When I first went through menopause I didn’t think HRT was for me. Two years ago, after further research, and hearing of another woman’s experience with it, I began body-identical HRT, it changed my quality of life significantly and now I regret waiting so long to get started!

 

Tune in this week to one of our Most Valuable Podcasts where I speak Catherine Keenan a pharmacist, pharmacy owner, and advocate for women’s health. I sat down with Catherine and asked her all the questions I’ve wanted to know the answers to related to HRT/MHT and menopause. 

 

From the difference between body identical, bio, and just plain generic HRT, the importance of starting hormone replacement therapy early to managing symptoms through exercise and diet, Catherine shares her own experiences and research on the topic. 

 

She highlights the need for more conversations and information around menopause and urges women to find knowledgeable GPs who are up-to-date on perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy. 

 

I’m grateful for Catherine’s expertise on this episode, tune in to learn more about managing menopausal symptoms and advocating for your own health.

 

About our guest:

Catherine Keenan
Vivian Pharmacy Ltd

Pharmacist and Owner/Founder of Vivian Pharmacy since 1994. Manage a team of 20 staff in a busy 7 day pharmacy in a medical centre in Vivian Street.

Board member of Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (2016-2021), Vice President (2019-2021)

“I noticed my perimenopause symptoms affecting my quality of life at the beginning of 2019 and with the help of my GP began HRT.  This is a special interest of mine now and I read a lot of information to assist as many women as possible navigate this time of their lives.  I also feel a holistic approach tailored to the woman themselves is important and this can include many practitioners.  Personally, I have found talk therapy, meditation, mindfulness, acupuncture, along with regular exercise and dietary modifications have assisted me with symptoms and creating a positive approach to menopause and ageing.”

www.vivianpharmacy.co.nz
Facebook: @vivianpharmacy
Instagram: vivianpharmacy

 

Links shared:

Dr. Louise Newsom https://www.balance-menopause.com/

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B099JC5HQK/

 

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