116: The Controversial History of HRT and Safety of Estradiol

Confession #116: "The logic behind prescribing hormones is absurd."
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities and controversies surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
He delves into the historical context of HRT, the impact of the Women's Health Initiative study, and the ongoing myths about HRT and breast cancer. Dr. Tassone emphasizes the importance of understanding the benefits of HRT for women's health, including its role in preventing osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases.
He also critiques the current business practices in hormone therapy and calls for a more informed and compassionate approach to women's health.
Episode Highlights:
Why hormones are often misunderstood and controversial
How The Women's Health Initiative study significantly impacted HRT usage
The truth about how estrogen may have protective effects against certain cancers
How HRT can help prevent osteoporosis and improve quality of life
How/why the medical community has historically underrepresented women's health issues
Why Dr. T thinks there's a need for more education on the benefits of HRT
How the narrative around HRT has been shaped by fear and misinformation
Why women deserve better representation and care in healthcare

[@Mer179]

It’s nice to see someone with integrity.

[@ruthcamp2173]

Thank you for the update. Just reinforced my decision to keep taking my hormone even if I had to sign a waiver from the Doctor. But I've had hip replacement and a pacemaker and I think hormones are VERY important to my well being. Thank you again. Oh yeah, I'm 80.

[@thetackroomtx]

Thank you for all the great information.

[@Duchess-of-Camelot]

I haven't felt well since perimenopause and I'm not post menopausal. I'm not afraid of anything that could potentially fix that.

[@katecallender2099]

Thank you for this information I have shared your videos with my girlfriends, sisters as well as fellow nurses.You are awesome!

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

that's very kind thank you

[@rosej9686]

Estrogen is basically the fountain of youth. Period.

[@blondebeautylush]

Specifically Estradiol is the fountain of youth!! Too many women on crappy biest/ triest with pathetically low levels of e2. Estrone e1 can actually be inflammatory if too high

[@maryjoobrienmoulding6298]

I had a blood clot was immediately taken off hormones around 12 years ago.

[@crazeec1672]

The Media was wrong! No way lol. I started Bi-est last summer. My life is back. My mom had breast cancer. It's what made me wait, scared. After researching I found that 2002 "study" was bogus. So glad I looked into it.

[@blondebeautylush]

Biest is poor outdated HRT and a sign your provider fears estradiol. I bet your serum e2 levels are very low

[@denisemaples6519]

14:49 women aged 50-60 good outcome on Bio - Identical hormones who started after menopause, ladies get on it!

[@denisemaples6519]

Ladies I know we all have family and friends that should also be hearing this please like 👍 and share ❤️

[@sherryboith9030]

Without a uterus what benefit would progesterone provide if taken with estrogen ?

[@leenickshramko1100]

Is there a role for adrenal support in HRT?

[@Issy8]

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