#253 ‒ Hormone replacement therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: re-examining the results, the link to breast cancer, and weighing the risk vs reward of HRT | JoAnn Manson, M.D.
This podcast episode explores the complexities of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women, particularly in the context of preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease and breast cancer. It examines the design and findings of the landmark Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, which significantly influenced the medical community's understanding of HRT's effects. The episode emphasizes the importance of personalized decision-making and shared decision-making between healthcare providers and patients, considering individual factors such as age, health status, and symptom severity when considering HRT. The episode also highlights the need for ongoing research and education to ensure women have access to accurate information and make informed choices about their health.
