Time to Go Shopping: Your Guide to Choosing the Best HRT and Practitioner with Dr. Daved Rosensweet #028

February 11, 2025•3 min read

About My Guest

Dr. Rosensweet graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1968. Since 1971, he has been in private medical practice, with offices in Florida, New Mexico, California, and Colorado.

Early in his career, Dr. Rosensweet trained the first nurse practitioners in the United States and was in charge of health promotion for the State of New Mexico.

He is a nationally known lecturer and presenter at The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), The Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), and more. In 2019, he was called to Washington to speak in front of The National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) on “The Safety and Efficacy of Bioidentical Hormones.”

Dr. R is the Founder of The Menopause Method and The Institute of BioIdentical Medicine, where he has been training medical professionals to master cBHRT using the most advanced and modern tools. His protocol has been used to treat more than 12,000 women.

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Rosensweet breaks down the real deal on hormone replacement therapy for women stepping into menopause. He keeps it real about why one-size-fits-all HRT doesn’t work and the game-changing role of individualized treatments and compounding pharmacies. We chat about cutting through all the misinformation out there, why proper testing and dosing really matter, and how you can take charge of your health by finding a provider who truly gets it. If you're curious about navigating the HRT maze with confidence, this conversation is a must-listen!

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Chapters

00:00 Dr. Rosen-Sweet's Return and Audience Demand

00:12 Controversies in Menopause Treatment

02:54 The Impact of the Women's Health Initiative

15:10 Navigating Hormone Therapy Options

23:41 The Role of Compounding Pharmacies

26:30 The Role of Compounding Pharmacists in Hormone Therapy

31:06 Understanding Hormone Replacement Options

34:25 The Importance of Individualized Hormone Treatment

42:06 Innovations in Hormone Delivery Systems

44:57 The Necessity of Hormone Testing

56:22 Navigating the Complexities of Hormone Therapy

01:05:26 Empowering Women to Take Charge of Their Health

Resources

Grab a free copy of Dr. Rosensweet's book, "Happy Healthy Hormones"

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