Heartburn After 45: What's Changing

What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen · Mar 30, 2026 · 12m

Have you noticed an increase in acid reflux with age?

Some studies cite the increased risk at ~47% in women during perimenopause and menopause.

Women using hormone replacement have an increased risk of reflux of 40 to 70% as compared to women not using hormones.

In the video, Dr Vikki Petersen explains why women tend to experience more reflux as they approach perimenopause and menopause.

This has prompted the question of whether those on hormones had to be put on a PPI to handle their reflux OR stop their hormones to settle the heartburn?

You don’t need to make that decision.

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