
Whether you have researched your symptoms or simply know you do not feel like yourself, Dr. Alan McCool explains how he considers your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, and goals and helps you understand your treatment options.

Dr. Alan McCool explains which hormones may be included in hormone replacement therapy and what the term “bioidentical hormones” actually means.

Dr. Alan McCool explains why hormone therapy should fit your daily routine—and why choosing an option you can use consistently is essential for treatment success.

Dr. Alan McCool explains how a consultation begins with your health history, discussion of your most bothersome symptoms, and explanation of treatment options to determine what may work best for your lifestyle.

Dr. Alan McCool explains the different ways hormone replacement therapy can be prescribed and why choosing an option that fits your health needs, preferences, and lifestyle matters.

Learn how the original hormone therapy research has been reexamined and what we now understand about the potential long-term health benefits of hormone replacement therapy.

Dr. Alan McCool talks about how changing hormone levels can affect stress, cortisol, and the way you feel—and why understanding the connection can help you make sense of conflicting menopause advice.

Learn why most women may be good candidates for hormone replacement therapy, which health factors may influence whether it is appropriate, and what other treatment options are available.

Dr. Alan McCool explains why many women were led to believe hormone replacement therapy was unsafe and what current research tells us about its safety today.