Hormone Replacement Therapy, What Every Woman Needs to Know in 2026 | Dr. Heather Hirsch

I’m joined by Dr. Heather Hirsch to debunk the persistent myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy and explain why the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative data was so widely misinterpreted. We discuss how optimized estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels can protect your heart, bones, and brain health, helping you move past "normalized suffering" and into a proactive state of longevity. Whether you are in perimenopause or well past the ten-year window, you'll learn how to navigate personalized dosing and clinical data to reclaim your vitality and extend your health span.

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⏰Timestamps:

0:00 Intro of Show

6:00 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Where Are We Now?

11:25 What is Menopausal Hormone Therapy?

13:39 How Safe is Hormone Replacement Therapy?

18:39 Access on the Studies on HRT

23:10 Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy

27:24 Estrogen Does Not Cause Breast Cancer

31:19 Estrogen and Accelerated Bone Loss

34:51 Preventative Benefits of Estrogen

38:47 Lifespan vs. Health Span

39:22 When to Start Hormone Replacement Therapy?

45:15 Blood Markers

47:26 Progesterone: Effects, Timing, Dosage

52:38 Testosterone: Effects, FDA Approval, Benefits, Risks

1:00:44 Analysing the Numbers

1:04:13 Link of HRT and Cognitive Function

1:09:28 What Are Women Doing Wrong?

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