Are Women Being Underdosed on Estradiol? | Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki Explain

Are you taking estrogen but still not feeling like yourself? Your estradiol dose may be part of the problem.

In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki talk about why some women may be getting too little estrogen and why finding the right dose isn’t as simple as looking at one lab result.

We cover:

• Why the fear surrounding estrogen may lead to underdosing
• Why estrogen matters for bones, brain, heart and long-term health
• Why you shouldn’t rely on symptoms alone OR labs alone
• Why 3 mg of BiEst cream is NOT equivalent to a 0.1 mg estradiol patch
• Estradiol patches vs creams vs oral estrogen vs pellets vs rhythmic dosing
• Why transdermal creams may need to be applied twice daily
• How oral estrogen can increase SHBG and affect available free hormones
• How to know whether your estradiol dose may simply be too low

The goal of HRT isn’t just to prescribe estrogen. It’s to find the right type, route, and dose for you.

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