September is Menopause Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to address the confusion that still surrounds hormone replacement therapy for women. In this episode of Everything Hormones, Dr. Theresa Ramsey discusses the growing conversation around menopause and women's hormones, including a recent Bloomberg Business article examining how women are being treated as interest in menopause care continues to grow. Dr. Ramsey shares her perspective from more than 30 years of clinical experience and hormone replacement therapy research, including why she believes increased awareness around HRT is only the first step. Understanding which hormones a woman needs, when she needs them, and how they are prescribed matters. In this episode, Dr. Ramsey discusses: • Perimenopause vs. menopause and when hormones may be appropriate • Why menopause symptoms extend far beyond hot flashes • Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones in women • Hormone therapy and concerns surrounding blood clots • Bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones • Why some women may need progesterone before estradiol • The role of blood testing in hormone care • Why women are still receiving conflicting information about HRT • The importance of provider education as menopause care becomes more mainstream Menopause Awareness Month is about more than recognizing symptoms. It's an opportunity for women to ask better questions, understand their options, and become more informed about their health as they age. Subscribe to Everything Hormones for new episodes and conversations with Dr. Theresa Ramsey. Referenced article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-07-23/global-18-7-billion-market-fails-to-address-menopause-symptoms-treatment