Why Am I Spotting After Starting HRT? | Bi-Est, Progesterone & Night Sweats Explained by Experts | PYHP 176

Episode 176 • July 28, 2025 • 00:34:10
Why Am I Spotting After Starting HRT? | Bi-Est, Progesterone & Night Sweats Explained by Experts | PYHP 176
Progress Your Health Podcast
Why Am I Spotting After Starting HRT? | Bi-Est, Progesterone & Night Sweats Explained by Experts | PYHP 176

Jul 28 2025 | 00:34:10

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki answer a listener’s question about spotting and night sweats after starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Lisa, age 55, shares her experience using Bi-Est cream, oral progesterone, and testosterone—and why she’s now experiencing unexpected bleeding and sleep disruption. We break down: ● Why spotting can happen after starting HRT—even with low estradiol levels ● The difference between estradiol and estriol in Bi-Est cream ● How progesterone protects the uterine lining ● When to increase vs. decrease HRT doses ● The role of cortisol and adrenal

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