Posts in Bioidentical Hormones
Not Just a Number: Why Estradiol Labs Don’t Tell the Full Story
Not Just a Number: Why Estradiol Labs Don’t Tell the Full Story

Not Just a Number: Why Estradiol Labs Don’t Tell the Full Story

If you’ve ever stared at your lab results, heart racing a little as you searched for the number you were told to expect—only to feel confused or even concerned when it wasn’t there—this newsletter is for you.

Lately, there’s been a wave of buzz online and in certain clinics claiming that unless your estradiol level hits a very specific number—typically 60 pg/mL—your hormone therapy isn’t “working.” That message is gaining momentum, and understandably, it’s causing some women to second-guess their progress, their prescriptions, and sometimes even their providers.

Let’s take a deep breath together. Then let’s untangle what’s helpful, what’s hype, and what your lab results actually mean for your care.

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Health & Wellness, Menopause, Bioidentical HormonesJANIS ENZENBACHERMenopausal Care, Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Let’s Talk Terminology: Why It’s Time to Retire “HRT”
Let’s Talk Terminology: Why It’s Time to Retire “HRT”

Let’s Talk Terminology: Why It’s Time to Retire “HRT”

You may have heard it called “HRT”—hormone replacement therapy. You may have seen it online, in older health books, or even printed on prescription bottles.

But here at Zen Medical Care, we want to take a moment to talk about why we don’t use that term anymore—and why words matter when it comes to your care.

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Health & Wellness, Menopause, Bioidentical HormonesJANIS ENZENBACHERMenopausal Care, Hormone Replacement Therapy