Progress Your Health Podcast

Exciting Announcement! We’re launching the Progress Your Hormones Community today—a space designed to empower women with expert guidance and support for navigating perimenopause and menopause. Get access to live office hours, hormone hot seats, lab interpretation, and more! If you have a question, please visit our website and click Ask the Doctor a question. Join the Progress Your Hormones Communi...

Exciting Announcement! We’re launching the Progress Your Hormones Community today—a space designed to empower women with expert guidance and support for navigating perimenopause and menopause. Get access to live office hours, hormone hot seats, lab interpretation, and more! If you have a question, please visit our website and click Ask the Doctor a question. Join the Progress Your Hormones Communi...

Launching August 11: Join our new Progress Your Hormones Community! Get expert guidance, real support, and answers to your HRT questions—together, not alone. Get expert guidance, real support, and answers to your HRT questions—together, not alone. If you have a question, please visit our website and click Ask the Doctor a question. Join the Progress Your Hormones Community Stay Connected Instagram...

Launching August 11: Join our new Progress Your Hormones Community! Get expert guidance, real support, and answers to your HRT questions—together, not alone. Get expert guidance, real support, and answers to your HRT questions—together, not alone. If you have a question, please visit our website and click Ask the Doctor a question. Join the Progress Your Hormones Community Stay Connected Instagram...

Welcome to Episode 2 with our upgraded video setup! Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki from Progress Your Health answer a thoughtful listener’s question: Why are my progesterone labs always low even on 200mg oral HRT? If you’re taking progesterone and worried about low numbers or uterine protection, this episode is for you. We cover: ‘ ● ⏱️ Why timing your blood draw makes or breaks your lab...

Welcome to Episode 2 with our upgraded video setup! Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki from Progress Your Health answer a thoughtful listener’s question: Why are my progesterone labs always low even on 200mg oral HRT? If you’re taking progesterone and worried about low numbers or uterine protection, this episode is for you. We cover: ‘ ● ⏱️ Why timing your blood draw makes or breaks your lab...

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...

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...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki dive into a question from Sabrina about the accuracy and usefulness of saliva versus blood testing for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Is saliva testing more accurate for transdermal Bi-Est creams? Why does your estradiol look low in bloodwork but high in saliva? Does skipping your hormones before test...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki dive into a question from Sabrina about the accuracy and usefulness of saliva versus blood testing for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Is saliva testing more accurate for transdermal Bi-Est creams? Why does your estradiol look low in bloodwork but high in saliva? Does skipping your hormones before test...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki dive deep into a question from “Amber,” a 49-year-old woman struggling with extreme perimenopausal symptoms — despite being on progesterone, an estradiol patch, and thyroid medication. Topics Covered: ● Why HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) might not be working ● Common perimenopause symptoms: sleep issue...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki dive deep into a question from “Amber,” a 49-year-old woman struggling with extreme perimenopausal symptoms — despite being on progesterone, an estradiol patch, and thyroid medication. Topics Covered: ● Why HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) might not be working ● Common perimenopause symptoms: sleep issue...

Are your menopause symptoms still bothering you—even on HRT? In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki of Progress Your Health answer a listener’s question about why her estradiol patch and progesterone aren’t helping enough—and explore how rhythmic hormone dosing (aka cyclical HRT) may work better for brain fog, poor sleep, joint pain, vaginal dryness, and more. Key Takeaways: ● W...

Are your menopause symptoms still bothering you—even on HRT? In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki of Progress Your Health answer a listener’s question about why her estradiol patch and progesterone aren’t helping enough—and explore how rhythmic hormone dosing (aka cyclical HRT) may work better for brain fog, poor sleep, joint pain, vaginal dryness, and more. Key Takeaways: ● W...

Are you navigating perimenopause or menopause and feeling confused, alone, or unsupported? You’re not the only one—and we’re doing something about it. In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki share an exciting announcement: the launch of the Progress Your Hormones Community, a safe, expert-led online space for women 45+ to get real support, science-backed education, and connect wi...

Are you navigating perimenopause or menopause and feeling confused, alone, or unsupported? You’re not the only one—and we’re doing something about it. In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki share an exciting announcement: the launch of the Progress Your Hormones Community, a safe, expert-led online space for women 45+ to get real support, science-backed education, and connect wi...

Are you gaining weight around your midsection during perimenopause or menopause—despite eating the same and trying everything? You’re not alone, and it’s not just about willpower: In this episode, Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki dive deep into what’s really going on with that frustrating menopause belly. From insulin resistance to estrogen and cortisol changes, they break down the complex hormonal shifts...

Are you gaining weight around your midsection during perimenopause or menopause—despite eating the same and trying everything? You’re not alone, and it’s not just about willpower: In this episode, Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki dive deep into what’s really going on with that frustrating menopause belly. From insulin resistance to estrogen and cortisol changes, they break down the complex hormonal shifts...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki tackle a common yet surprisingly confusing question: When is the best time to test your blood levels if you're using hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Lisa, a fellow Washingtonian, submitted a thoughtful Ask the Doctor question about testing estradiol and FSH levels when using a trochee or transdermal cream. Should it b...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki tackle a common yet surprisingly confusing question: When is the best time to test your blood levels if you're using hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Lisa, a fellow Washingtonian, submitted a thoughtful Ask the Doctor question about testing estradiol and FSH levels when using a trochee or transdermal cream. Should it b...

Is there really an age limit for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? What if you're in your 70s and still feel better on hormones—but your doctor says it's time to stop? In this episode, we answer a great question from Mary, a 76-year-old woman who's been on HRT for over 20 years. She's dealing with weight gain, breast tenderness, and pressure from her gynecologist to quit hormones altogether. We b...

Is there really an age limit for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? What if you're in your 70s and still feel better on hormones—but your doctor says it's time to stop? In this episode, we answer a great question from Mary, a 76-year-old woman who's been on HRT for over 20 years. She's dealing with weight gain, breast tenderness, and pressure from her gynecologist to quit hormones altogether. We b...

In this episode, we’re answering a thoughtful (and very relatable) listener question from Kari, who’s been struggling with unexpected body pain and inflammation after starting hormone therapy. She wonders if she might be hypersensitive to estrogen—something most doctors don’t talk about. Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki unpack why this happens and what to do if you suspect your body is rea...

In this episode, we’re answering a thoughtful (and very relatable) listener question from Kari, who’s been struggling with unexpected body pain and inflammation after starting hormone therapy. She wonders if she might be hypersensitive to estrogen—something most doctors don’t talk about. Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki unpack why this happens and what to do if you suspect your body is rea...

In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki respond to a great listener question from April , who’s navigating hormone replacement therapy (HRT) while dealing with a history of endometriosis, polyps, and chronic cramps .  April’s experience is all too familiar: spotting, cramping, hormone experimentation, and the frustrating search for symptom relief. So, can women with endometriosis...