Cardiac Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy: What Our Patients Really Need to Know

08/07/2024

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Episode Synopsis

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is generally a safe and effective way to relieve numerous symptoms and risks related to life after menopause. Gretchen Wells, M.D., a cardiologist with expertise in women’s heart health, joins Dr. Huh to give context to a study that created some reluctance among doctors and patients to utilize HRT. Learn what the Women’s Health Initiative study actually concluded about HRT; how women can generally lower their risk of cardiovascular disease; and which individual factors determine if HRT is right for you.