In this episode, Dr. Fitz emphasizes the critical role of lab testing in hormone replacement therapy. She educates listeners on the various stages of menopause, the necessity of understanding lab values, and the specific tests needed for comprehensive assessment. Dr. Fitz advocates for patient empowerment in requesting thorough lab work to optimize health during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast!  Melissa’s Recommendations & Affiliations  Get Melissa’s Recommended Oura Ring  Follow Melissa on Instagram  Follow Melissa on Youtube  Find out more about Melissa  Get Access to the MADE Diet Course Get The MADE Diet Ebook  Learn More About Larimar Med’s Services Follow Dr. Lauren on Instagram  Follow Dr. Lauren on Youtube Thank you so much for listening to this episode! We are honored and excited to be on this journey toward personal growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a greater more confident you. We’d love to hear from you. So, please share this episode with anyone that you think needs to hear this message and remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We are Melissa McAllister & Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald. And until next time, thank you for being your own health advocate.  xo, Melissa & Dr. Fitz