Why Metabolic Health Is a Female-Specific Issue — And Why HRT Isn’t the Magic Bullet

Many women enter perimenopause believing HRT will resolve everything — from weight gain to energy, mood, and digestion. But if metabolic dysfunction has been building unnoticed for years, hormone therapy alone won’t create the results you hope for. This article explores why women’s metabolic health is unique, the early signs we often miss, and the essential metabolic housekeeping that helps HRT work better.