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.
Ready to reject the notion that losing your strength, wits, and waistline is “just a part of getting older”?
Want to empower yourself and become your best health advocate so you can revive your lost libido to reignite the flame with your partner, banish the emotional mood swings so you can find joy and peace in life again, and reduce your future risk of serious disease states like cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and dementia?
Then you’re in the right place!
You’re also in the right place if you’re a health practitioner who wants to learn more about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy and how to talk to your clients about it in an informed way.
If you value health as a midlife woman, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) must be part of your health strategy at some point. And it’s best employed sooner rather than later.
Midlife doesn’t mean you have to…
Throw away all your clothes and re-purchase everything in a size (or two!) bigger.
Spend thousands on marriage counselling because all of a sudden you’re doubting your life choices (hormones can make us think crazy things!)
Say goodbye to luscious locks and glowing skin.
Give up on ever having a healthy libido again (not to mention the desert that’s taken up residence in your vagina!)
Suffer with anxiety, ruminating thoughts, insomnia or depression that seems to have come out of nowhere stealing your joy, motivation and zest for life.
Say goodbye to muscle mass and strength that seems to have vanished along with your 30s.
Fear future diseases that are all too common amongst your friends and family members, assuming this is your inevitable fate too (it’s not!)
But midlife does mean taking your low hormones - that contribute to all these symptoms - seriously and learning how and when to replace them safely and effectively.
Facts about HRT
"Women using hormone replacement therapy were overall 30 percent less likely to die than those not on hormone therapy."
American College of Cardiology
"Women who used HRT saw a 23% reduction in breast cancer risk as well as a 33% decreased risk of hip fracture, a 37% decreased risk of colon cancer, and significant reduction in menopausal symptoms. And - if participants got breast cancer they had a reduced mortality rate of 40%."
Women’s Health Initiative
"Those with the BRCA gene who take HRT have less risk of developing breast cancer and less risk of dying from breast cancer."
The Cancer Journal
So much of what you’ve been told about hormone replacement therapy has been wrong!
You’ve been misled about HRT (no, it’s not dangerous!) and it’s time to spread the TRUTH about the health and longevity benefits of natural hormone replacement therapy.
Have you heard that HRT can increase your risk of breast cancer?
A lot of women have but this is completely untrue!
For years you’ve been told that HRT causes breast cancer but this couldn’t be further from the truth! Not only does HRT not cause breast cancer, it actually protects against breast cancer and other disease states.
Or maybe your doc has told you to take The Pill or use the Mirena until menopause and then stop, just to get you through the perimenopause transition. But taking these types of synthetic hormones can be dangerous and completely discounts all the invisible benefits of our natural God-given hormones during perimenopause and beyond!
Or you may be fearful of hormones because you reacted poorly to The Birth Control Pill, but those aren’t real hormones! They are synthetic medications that can have side effects in the body so you cannot compare them to natural hormone replacement therapy.
Or perhaps you’ve tried HRT but decided it “didn’t work for you” so you’ve given up (probably before you even really got started correctly). You see, our natural hormones don’t just “not work”. There are reasons why your first attempt failed. But you shouldn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. What you need is a proper action plan to introduce HRT effectively.
I know HRT can be confusing and overwhelming.
There’s so much conflicting information out there.
Who are you to trust?
Imagine if you had all the HRT basics laid out for you in an easy to understand way so you felt completely confident walking into your doctor’s office and advocating for what you know your body needs in order to feel better and stay healthy long-term.
I’m here to bust through misconceptions and mistruths about HRT so you can get clear on how HRT can kick your symptoms and support your longevity.
What are the benefits of using HRT?
Cardiovascular Health
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the western world, yet breast cancer is far more feared (but has a MUCH higher survival rate). HRT protects against CVD.
Bone Health
You are not destined to get osteoporosis as you age but in order to prevent bone disease you need optimal levels of hormones onboard.
Brain Health
We have many studies proving the brain-protective benefits of HRT. You do not have to fear dementia!
Sleep Benefits
Progesterone helps us get to sleep and estrogen helps us stay asleep. Hormones are life-changing for sleep, and are a midlife woman’s BFF.
Mood Benefits
Feeling like a hot mess, snapping at your family, having little patience left or ruminating in anxiety each night is no way to live - and you don’t have to when you get your HRT dialled in, correctly.
Cancer Prevention
Not only do natural hormones NOT cause cancer but they can actually help prevent cancer.
Introducing
HRT Made Simple™
HRT Made Simple™ is an easy-to-understand training program designed for women and practitioners looking to empower themselves with up-to-date information about hormone replacement therapy so they can feel confident discussing HRT and how to implement it into a health strategy that drives results now and into the future.
It's perfect for women who have NO prior knowledge of HRT and who are not health practitioners, as well as health coaches, FDN-Ps, nutritionists, dieticians, naturopaths, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals looking to increase their knowledge about HRT.
What we cover inside HRT Made Simple™
Shouldn’t We Just Do Menopause “Naturally”?
I answer this question and explain why doing menopause “naturally” can cause more harm than good.
The Benefits of HRT
We dive deep into the statistics of HRT and how women who are on HRT live longer healthier lives.
The Women’s Health Initiative: how it harmed HRT
The WHI is the reason so many women and doctors are still worried (but shouldn’t be) about HRT. This was flawed science that did much damage to women - but now, it’s been rewritten. This is information you NEED to know, and pass on to those who are still skeptical.
Does Estrogen Cause Cancer?
In a word, NO! But we go into this in detail and I explain why there’s fear, but needn’t be.
Synthetic vs. Bio-identical HRT
I explain the differences so you’re never left wondering what type of HRT you’ve been prescribed and so you’re equipped with the information you need in order to ask for the right type of hormones.
Hormone Receptor Health Matters
It’s not just about the dose of your HRT, your hormone receptor health is extremely important too. You can’t do HRT properly if you’re not considering the health of your hormone receptors.
How To Talk To Your Doc About HRT
I walk you through how to talk to your doctor/prescriber about HRT. I even give you a script you can use when it comes to confidently speaking to your prescriber about why you want HRT.
Is There An Order To Start Hormones Or Take Them All Together
I tell you everything you need to know because often your doctor/prescriber doesn’t give you this information.
Does HRT Cause Weight Gain
This is a little nuanced, and I explain it in the course, but in a word, no, HRT doesn’t cause weight gain and in fact, can help you maintain a healthy weight in midlife and beyond.
Testing Hormones In Perimenopause
Should you test? If not, why not? What do you do instead when it comes to determining how to do / when to start HRT? I explain it all.
Different Types of Hormone Testing
I explain the various types of hormone tests that are commonly used including, blood, saliva, and urine and which is best. I also explain when to spend your money on verses save your money on hormone testing.
The Benefits of Progesterone & Progesterone Replacement
We dive into everything you need to know about progesterone; its health benefits, which forms are best, progestins vs. progesterone (this is VITAL information), what routes of delivery work best for which conditions, how to dose progesterone, and more.
The Benefits of Estrogen & Estrogen Replacement
We dive into everything you need to know about estrogen; its health benefits, which forms are best, why oral isn’t recommended, the various routes of delivery, how to dose estrogen, and more. We also dive into vaginal estrogen and how this differs to systemic estrogen.
Can You Start on Estrogen HRT 10 Years Post Menopause
I answer this question for you and make sure you’re aware of the things you and your doctor/prescriber need to keep top of mind when starting HRT later in life.
The Benefits of Testosterone & Testosterone Replacement
We dive into everything you need to know about estrogen; its health benefits, which forms are best, why oral isn’t recommended, the various routes of delivery, how to dose estrogen, and more.
Everything And More You Need To Know About Thyroid Health & Thyroid Hormones.
In this deep dive into thyroid health and hormones we cover:
The Role Of Thyroid Hormones In The Body
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis
Types of Thyroid Disorders including Graves, Primary Hypothyroidism, Subclinical Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Euthyroid Sick Syndrome or Non-Thyroidal Illness
COVID & Thyroid Health
Thyroid Blood Markers
Timing Of Blood Draws
Blood Patterns
Thyropause
The Imperative Role of Iodine: how to dose it, testing for iodine, why iodine doesn’t cause hypothyroidism, forms of iodine, iodine detox reactions.
Sex Hormones and Thyroid Health
Debunking Myths About Thyroid Hormone Conversion
Synthetic Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Bioidentical Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Thyroid HRT Dosing
A Robust Content Library Filled With Everything You Ever Needed To Support You On Your HRT Journey
A list of functional optimal ranges for all thyroid markers as well as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
Information about how to find a knowledgeable HRT provider including a list of knowledgeable HRT providers in the UK, Australia, Canada and America
List of Commonly Asked Questions when starting HRT and their answers so you never feel lost or alone with your questions
Book recommendations
Other Educational Resources
Instagram Profile Recommendations
Membership & Course Recommendations
Vaginal Health Products
Hormone Imbalance Checklist (a VITAL tool in your HRT journey)24-Hour Urine Testing Packages Available
HTMA Testing Packages Available
Supplement Recommendations
Hi, I’m Tara, HRT Made Simple™ Course Creator, Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Functional Nutrition Coach, and founder of The Hormone Balance Solution™ program and podcast.
I created HRT Made Simple™ in order to cut through the BS out there about HRT and educate about the scientifically-backed research that proves HRT - when done right - is safe, effective, and reduces disease risk.
And as a perimenopausal woman, hormone replacement therapy has become my jam. I’m SO excited to share my HRT knowledge with you in order to kick misinformation to the curb and spread awareness of the life-changing - sometimes life-saving - benefits of hormones when we replace them. I have almost a decade of clinical experience helping women around the world optimise their health so they can live life to the fullest not hindered by nagging symptoms or fears about their health in the decades to come.
What I learned from my own hormonal struggles didn’t just help me, but it helped hundreds of other ladies too.
And none of us are any more special than you.
They are working moms, career women, single moms, stay at home moms. They have autoimmune diseases, thyroid diagnosis, and sleep challenges.
But their words speak for themselves…
I just wanted to say a HUGE Mahalo (thank you) for doing what you do, helping women like me.
Even though I was feeling so overwhelmed by my HRT provider appointment, I was so relieved & comforted to KNOW that I had a SAFE & TRUSTWORTHY space I could come to process and get help sorting it all out. And that I would be getting good, reliable information from y'all, as well as the support I will need to pushback, in a kind, respectful way with the HRT provider to get what I need for my body with out flushing unnecessary time and money down the toilet.
~ Crystal
HRT Made Simple was exactly what I needed! Thank you, Tara Thorne!
~ Sandy
How can you trust the information inside HRT Made Simple™ is accurate?
Everything you learn inside HRT Made Simple™ is backed by science. Many scientific references are cited in the course but if you don’t know how to read a scientific paper that’s OK! We don’t get into the scientific mumbo jumbo, however, it’s important that you understand HRT Made Simple™ is backed by valid, up-to-date science.
Inside HRT Made Simple™ you also get a comprehensive list of all the studies referenced in the course. This is available for you to give to your doctor if they are still operating from a place of misinformation about HRT and need to update their HRT knowledge.
Regrettably, many healthcare professionals remain misinformed about the true benefits of HRT. When you’re armed with this arsenal of research, you can gracefully and firmly guide your doctor toward a more informed perspective. Giving them the research from HRT Made Simple™ is an opportunity to ensure they make decisions based on the latest, most reliable evidence before passing judgement or withholding essential health options from you based on old data.
Moreover, the knowledge contained within HRT Made Simple™ is not just a product of random sources; it’s also born out of learnings from other esteemed experts in the field of HRT who are all referenced throughout the course.
HRT Made Simple™ is THE course that tells you everything you need to know and nothing you don’t so you can feel EMPOWERED and confident when it comes to making decisions about your HRT strategy. The main focus of HRT Made Simple™ is to spread important information that will help more women thrive instead of just survive in midlife and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is HRT Made Simple™ created for?
HRT Made Simple™ is created for women who want to empower themselves with up-to-date information about hormone replacement therapy so they can feel confident discussing it with their doctor and advocating for themselves. The course is also designed for practitioners who want to learn the basics of HRT so they can educate their clients on this important health-promoting strategy. Health practitioners who would benefit from the course include; health coaches, FDN-Ps, nutritionists, dieticians, naturopaths, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals looking to increase their HRT knowledge.
Are there any prerequisites for taking the HRT Made Simple™ course?
Not at all! Anyone can join HRT Made Simple™.
Can I still access the course materials after completing HRT Made Simple™?
Absolutely. You have full access to the course materials indefinitely. Updates will be made to the course on a yearly basis and these will be available for a nominal fee to those who have purchased HRT Made Simple™ in the past.
Are there any ongoing support options available during or after completing the course?
Whilst there is no support group attached to HRT Made Simple™ (in order to keep the cost low) you do have the option of adding on a one-on-one consultation with Tara’s team practitioner, Michelle. Michelle is a menopause coach who knows HRT extremely well. If you’d like to upgrade to get a one-on-one with Michelle please make sure you do this upon checkout. Tara also provides ample resources should you wish to continue your HRT education including books to read, esteemed mentors in the field you can follow, memberships you may wish to join and more.
What is your refund policy?
No refunds will be offered once you purchase the course.
How long does HRT Made Simple™ go for?
The course is a total of 2 hours in length.
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