Perimenopause + Menopause Education

Evidence-based education for midlife women's health.

I'm Dr. Mary Parman, D.O., a board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years in practice. FloStateHub is where I share what I actually tell patients about hormone therapy, strength training, and navigating midlife.

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What you'll find here

✓ Evidence-calibrated. Where the evidence is strong, I'll say so. Where something is emerging or still being studied, I'll say that too.
✓ Conversation-supporting. Education that helps you bring better questions to your own clinician.
✓ Warm and direct. No fear, no hype, no alarmism. Just honest information.

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HRT May 28, 2026 · 7 min read

Can I Start HRT While Still Having Periods?

Yes, you often can. A frank look at perimenopause HRT timing, what the evidence supports, where physician opinions differ, and questions to bring to your provider.

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Practical guides you can save, print, and bring to your next appointment.

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How Estrogen's Form Affects Your Testosterone

A free FloState guide on why the form of your estrogen matters, and exactly what to ask your clinician.

Evidence-based education for midlife women's health.

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Can I Start HRT While Still Having Periods?

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How Estrogen's Form Affects Your Testosterone

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