Are hot flashes just an inconvenience—or a warning sign of deeper dysfunction? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with triple board-certified hormone expert Dr. Lorraine Maita to challenge outdated myths around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause care.

From debilitating mood swings and memory lapses to hidden bone loss and cardiovascular risks, Dr. Maita reveals why conventional medicine is failing midlife women—and what functional practitioners must do differently. If you’ve ever wondered if you should recommend HRT, how to test properly, or how to prepare the body for hormones, this conversation is a must-listen.

What You’ll Discover Inside:

The Hot Flash Red Flag:

Why menopausal symptoms are more than a nuisance—and what they’re really signaling about your health.

The Hormone Testing Trifecta:

What Dr. Maita uses to map hormone metabolism—and why timing is everything.

What To Do First:

The critical step most practitioners skip before adding hormones—and how other conditions can make or break outcomes.

Estrogen’s Bad Reputation—Debunked:

The real story behind the Women’s Health Initiative study and bioidentical estrogen’s safety..

Beyond the Bandaid:

Why functional practitioners must stop swapping pills for supplements—and start building personalized, root-cause strategies.

When HRT Goes Wrong:

Why pellets can backfire, when progesterone alone is enough, and how even “natural” hormones can go toxic if pathways are blocked.

Resources & Links

• Grab Our Free Guide to  Unlock the Power of Optimal Energy
• Join theNext-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free tools and training
• Visit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice
• Explore More Episodes on hormone balancing on ReInvent Healthcare and Functional Endocrinologyhere

Dr. Lorraine Maita’s Resources & Links

• Visit The Feel Good Again Institute for courses and coaching
• Explore her medical practice at Vibrance for Life
• HRT4U Course and Ultimate Hormone Reset: Course Links Here
• Follow Dr. Maita on:
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

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