08/29/2026
I don’t know how many times I’ve had women come up to me and say something to the effect of…
“I need to come see Dan. I am suffering & horribly miserable, but I’m trying to avoid HRT at all cost”.
Folks have heard bits & pieces of poorly done studies about HRT and began to assume that hormone replacement therapy is a bad option.
Most of those studies were based on a product called Premarin, which is no longer used.
The truth about hormone replacement therapy is that it can be incredibly beneficial for women going through perimenopause and menopause.
As we get older, our hormones naturally start to decline. The same Is true for men.
The idea that we live in a toxic soup of an environment is certainly not helping our hormone levels, at any age.
We see more and more folks struggling with hormonal, imbalances, infertility, PMS, and just about everything across the board - even young people.
All of that to say, hormone replacement therapy has been absolutely life-changing for me.
Starting on progesterone, I was irritable, anxious, and I just didn’t feel like myself anymore. Which makes sense, because my hormones were naturally dropping off, and my body didn’t know how to react.
Hormone testing has also been absolutely eye-opening for me. Dan can do basic hormone testing, but he can also order and interpret more in-depth functional testing.
Adding progesterone into my daily lineup has absolutely rocked my world.
Some of the many benefits of progesterone are :
Improves sleep quality
Reduces anxiety
Supports cognition
Supports bone density
Aids cardiovascular function
Regulates histamine
Regulates menstrual cycles
Some of the benefit benefits of estrogen are :
Reduces hot flashes
Relieves vaginal dryness
Improves sleep and mood
Protects bone strength
Supports heart health
Lowers urinary tract infections
Helps cognitive function
Opponent of HRT claim that the more natural thing to do is support yourself with herbs and supplements, or just let your body do what it “naturally” does.
The problem is - our bodies suffer without the hormones that they’re used to.
Progesterone helps with my mood & sleep more than any other supplement that I’ve ever taken.
I’ve also needed to supplement with testosterone when needed and have always had a good experience with that also.
All of that to say, I wish, hope & pray that folks would take a deeper dive into the true benefits of HRT. 
There are so many women suffering needlessly - and there is a relatively simple solution if you’re able to connect with the right provider & get on a correct / comfortable protocol for what your body needs.
Generally, speaking, during perimenopause, women need progesterone.
And then, as you get into menopause, you end up needing estrogen.
But it’s also not a one size fits all equation - which is where a great provider can make a world of difference.
Lots of women notice a huge change in their mental health, mood & outlook when hormone levels are restored to where they need to be.

For me personally… I have more energy, I sleep better, I’ve lost weight, I’ve gotten rid of a lot of inflammation that was caused by estrogen dominance, I’m less anxious & irritable - and I just “feel like myself again”.
After years of suffering -& ping-ponging around to different OB/Gyn offices that weren’t able to help & only offered surgical interventions or birth control, it’s so nice to feel better (even at 43)!
Here’s wishing, hoping & praying that more providers will open their eyes to the benefits of HRT and help the many of us who are suffering!
