Why I Don’t Take HRT of Any Type and Never Will

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jan 28, 2026

While hormone replacement therapy can be supportive for some, it’s also a complex, tissue-specific game of trade-offs. This post is not about telling anyone what to take or not take, but about informed consent, biological nuance, and why I’ve chosen a different path.

The Risk: Thyroid Hormone Replacement and Osteoporosis

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jan 14, 2025

A long-known risk of thyroid hormone replacement use is bone mass loss. With millions on thyroid drugs, no one wants to hear this. I’ve been talking about it for many years, and now, mainstream media is covering it. It’s certainly not the only risk of thyroid HRT, but it’s one that’s in need of some serious consideration.