#42 - Avrum Bluming, M.D., and Carol Tavris, Ph.D.: Controversial topic affecting all women—the role of hormone replacement therapy through menopause and beyond—the compelling case for long-term HRT and dispelling the myth that it causes breast cancer 02:20:37 Share 2019/2/25
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Chapters Who are Carol and Avrum and why did they write 'Estrogen Matters'? What is the early history of hormone replacement therapy? How do hormones function and why do they decline differently in women and men? Why is there great skepticism about hormone treatments? Breast cancer vs. heart disease: What are the differences in incidence and mortality? Can you share some case studies of women experiencing menopause symptoms? What are Carol and Avrum’s true motivations in advocating for HRT? How have perceptions of HRT changed, especially after the Women’s Health Initiative? Is the HRT controversy a result of a big conspiracy? Why do people believe estrogen increases breast cancer risk by 25%? What is the truth about progesterone and cancer risk? What were the findings of the Women’s Health Initiative and why were they controversial? How does HRT affect brain health and Alzheimer’s disease? What are the impacts of HRT on heart disease and when is the ideal time to start? How does estrogen affect bone health and the risk of hip fractures? Can HRT reduce the risk of colon cancer? Can HRT reduce the risk of developing diabetes? What are the potential downsides of hormone replacement therapy? How should one approach a doctor with a strong viewpoint on HRT? What kind of research is needed to clarify the benefits and risks of HRT? How is our understanding of cancer evolving and what does the future hold for treatment? How do Avrum and Carol welcome critics to the conversation about HRT? Are there racial differences in the benefits and risks of HRT? What has been the reaction to 'Estrogen Matters' and why is it a must-read? Can HRT be used after a breast cancer diagnosis? No transcript made for this episode yet, you may request it for free.
