01/20/2026
Yes
Gen X is no longer in the dark about HRT. We are shifting the culture around menopause. We know that the WHI study was flawed. We know that HRT protects our bodies and brains. We are seeing the undeniable evidence of millions of women reclaiming their lives. They’re getting their sleep, their brains, and their stability back. And we are showing up to appointments informed, data-driven, and requesting the care we know exists. The hesitation isn't coming from us.
The actual friction we are facing is a medical system that wasn't built to handle our awareness. We are encountering doctors who haven't updated their education since medical school. We are navigating inconsistent protocols and providers who don't know how to manage dosages. And practically, we are facing national shortages where pharmacies simply cannot keep estrogen patches in stock. It is a logistical gauntlet that effectively gatekeeps our health.
This isn't a mindset block; it is a structural failure. But we cannot let the inconvenience of a lagging system convince us that the care isn't worth fighting for. If you are hitting these walls, know that it isn’t a failing on your part and that you are not alone. Instead, it is another sign that the system is cracking under the pressure of our new reality. We have to keep demanding better training and reliable access until the system catches up to us.
