Women's Hormones & HRT articles – page 2

Physician-reviewed articles on Women's Hormones & HRT from Protocol Health: what it is, what the evidence shows, side effects and safety, and how a physician decides whether it fits you. Every article is medically reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD, and written to our editorial policy.

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · 27 articles

How Long Does Estrogen Stay in Your System?

How Long Does Estrogen Stay in Your System?

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
How to Start Hormone Replacement Therapy: What a Real Evaluation Involves

How to Start Hormone Replacement Therapy: What a Real Evaluation Involves

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Does HRT Help With Anxiety?

Does HRT Help With Anxiety?

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Symptoms and Causes

Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Symptoms and Causes

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Perimenopause vs Menopause: How to Tell the Difference

Perimenopause vs Menopause: How to Tell the Difference

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Helps

Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Helps

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
HRT and Breast Cancer Risk: What the Evidence Says

HRT and Breast Cancer Risk: What the Evidence Says

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones: What's the Difference?

Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones: What's the Difference?

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
How Long Does It Take HRT to Start Working?

How Long Does It Take HRT to Start Working?

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Weird Symptoms of Low Estrogen

Weird Symptoms of Low Estrogen

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
FDA Removes Black Box Warning on HRT: What It Means for Women

FDA Removes Black Box Warning on HRT: What It Means for Women

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
HRT for Women: Benefits, Risks and Who Should Consider It

HRT for Women: Benefits, Risks and Who Should Consider It

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026