513: The Menopause Myths That Are Hurting Women’s Health | Kelly Casperson, MD

In episode 513 of The Genius Life, Max Lugavere interviews Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist, about common myths surrounding women's health, hormones, and menopause. Dr. Casperson addresses the misinformation stemming from a 2002 study that incorrectly linked hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to increased breast cancer risk, leading to a widespread fear of hormone therapies. She advocates for vaginal estrogen as a safe and effective treatment for genitourinary syndrome and discusses the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), now referred to as precision endocrine therapy (PET), in preventing diseases like Alzheimer's and improving overall quality of life for women. The discussion also covers the importance of testosterone in women's health, the role of lifestyle factors, and the need for more informed decision-making regarding hormone therapies.