In this epic mini, I share my personal battle with COVID-19 and the potential benefits and impacts of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) for menopausal women in managing COVID-19 symptoms. This episode highlights how estrogen and HRT may help mitigate severe COVID-19 symptoms in postmenopausal women, emphasizing estrogen's role in enhancing immune response and reducing inflammation. I  address the overlap between menopause and long COVID symptoms, discusses the challenges of misdiagnosis, and emphasize the importance of empowering women with knowledge to advocate for their health. I also touch on holistic approaches to complement hormone therapy, such as nutrition, sleep management, and stress reduction. Read more in my blog post  Long Covid and Menopausal Women: The Protective Role of EstrogenReferencesMenopause and COVID-19Menopause, cognition, hot flashes and COVID-19: is estrogen a fundamental piece in the puzzle?Estrogen and COVID-19 symptoms: associations in women from the COVID Symptom StudyThe peri-menopause in a woman’s life: a systemic inflammatory phase that enables later neurodegenerative diseaseThe COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on the Psychophysical Health of Post-Menopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional StudyHormonal trends in patients suffering from long COVID symptomsMenopause, cognition, hot flashes and COVID-19: is estrogen a fundamental piece in the puzzle?Dr. Louise Newson PodcastLet us know if you're liking the show!Support the showMeet your Host:Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women to embrace their transition from peri- to post-menopause. Turn your menopause transition into a transfrmation with the Menopause Intelligence Course, an 8-module, self-paced learning journey to empower you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team. Mary also guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture. Click on the link to learn more 👉🏼👉🏼 https://emmeellecoaching.com/workplace Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.