#268 Should I use Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause? The Shocking Truth About Breast Cancer vs. Dementia Risk

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In this episode I'm going to help you answer the question: should I be starting hormone replacement therapy during peri or post menopause?

Over the past 23 years, there has been a lot of fear about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The Women’s Health Initiative originally reported a concern about breast cancer risk, and that led many women to avoid hormone replacement.

A newly updated report from the same researchers has completely changed the perspective on hormone replacement. The researchers are now stating that HRT is not increasing breast cancer risk the way they once feared. Instead, HRT can actually decrease disease risk, including by decreasing heart disease, dementia, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

That is such essential information, and such a shift in what we’ve been hearing, that I wanted to cover this topic in detail.

Choosing hormone replacement therapy is a very individualized decision. It’s important to understand and think through your medical history and your health risk factors. It’s also important to work with a practitioner who understands the latest research. It is essential to individualize your doses and how hormones are delivered to your body (oral, cream, patch, etc). I’m going to cover how to find a practitioner who can guide you every step of the way.

I’m here to help you!

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