96: What is "Estrogen Kickback" when you start on progesterone HRT?

In this brief yet informative episode, Tara Thorne sheds light on the common phenomenon of estrogen kickback. 

She explains that estrogen kickback occurs when starting on progesterone and symptoms that may arise due to excess estrogen stimulation. Tara recounts her own experience with cysts in her breasts when starting on progesterone, emphasizing the importance of not giving up on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when experiencing these symptoms.

She encourages listeners to have a conversation with their healthcare provider and provides insights on managing estrogen kickback, including the potential need to increase progesterone dosage. The episode aims to offer guidance and support for individuals navigating HRT, highlighting the importance of working with practitioners who truly understand hormone replacement therapy.

 

In this episode, you'll discover:

1.The importance of balancing estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid hormones for overall well-being.

2. How estrogen kickback can manifest as symptoms and why it's actually part of the natural process when starting progesterone.

3. Tara's personal experience with estrogen kickback and how she overcame it.

4. Counterintuitive solutions to estrogen kickback, including continuing with or potentially increasing progesterone dosage.

5. The significance of working with a knowledgeable practitioner to find the right hormone dosage for your body.

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

EQUIP PRIME PROTEIN - Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off

PIQUE TEA – These are some of Tara’s favourite teas! They’re crystal form, which makes them super unique and easy to transport in your purse, (they come in single use satchels!) and higher in polyphenols. They’re made from high quality ingredients with triple toxin screening, (super important when it comes to your tea). Click HERE to visit the shop.

The Hormone Balance Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were.

HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script.