Hormones and Heart Health
George discusses the critical timing for hormone replacement therapy in women, highlighting that estrogen can be protective if administered within six to nine years post-menopause. He emphasizes the dangers of using equine estrogen, particularly Premarin, and explains how estrogen receptors can shift from protective to harmful if treatment is delayed. The conversation sheds light on the evolving understanding of hormone therapy and its implications for women's health.In this clip
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Related Questions
How does hormone replacement therapy affect women after menopause?
Is it true that restarting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women over 60 who have stopped for 6+ years significantly increases their chances of stroke, heart attacks, or heart disease? If so, why?
What does Dr. Mark Hyman think about hormone replacement therapy in women?