Women's health initiative - 25 years later

In this episode, we dive into the Women's Health Initiative, the landmark clinical research effort that fundamentally reshaped postmenopausal healthcare. We break down the complex realities of hormone replacement therapy, contrasting the risks of combined therapy against the surprising benefits of estrogen-alone regimens. Listeners will explore the timing hypothesis, learning how starting hormones early in menopause changes the safety profile entirely, alongside critical insights regarding dietary modifications, calcium supplementation, and individualized patient care.