Hormone replacement therapy
Should I start the Personal Program before weaning off HRT?
Q: I want to stop my HRT immediately and get on the Personal Program. Do I need to be on the Program for a while first, or can I just started now?
A: While we strongly encourage women to begin the Personal Program two to four months before beginning the HRT weaning process, this advice is based on principle, not cast in stone.
The reasoning behind this is that having your system fully and naturally supported in advance will act as a powerful shock-absorber for the hormone withdrawal symptoms women so often experience when they stop prescription HRT.
By taking the time to shore up your health foundation at the nutritional and endocrinologic levels, you are optimizing your chances of success. Researchers with the Women’s Health Initiative found that as many as one in four women who try to stop HRT will have such severe rebound symptoms that she will resume HRT as a result. We explain this rebound effect at greater length in our article on what to expect when you’re getting off HRT.
To moderate any withdrawal symptoms you may develop, we recommend you start the Personal Program a few months before aggressively weaning off HRT. But you can most certainly start the Personal Program at any time. It is never too soon or too late to take better care of yourself. And if you can’t wait to get the ball rolling, our Nurse–Educators are here to help you each step of the way. Call us at 1-800-798-7902 for more information. Your body will be glad you did.
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Our Personal Program is a great place to start
The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-798-7902. We're here to listen and help.
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References & further reading on bioidentical hormones and other forms of HRT
Original Publication Date: 12/04/2006
Last Modified: 11/28/2007
Principal Author: Marcy Holmes, NP, Certified Menopause Clinician