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Hormone Therapy Unpacked: Navigating the Risks and Benefits


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In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr. Smeaton interviews Dr. Tara Scott, a hormone expert, to discuss hormone therapy (HRT) in the context of breast cancer awareness month. They delve into the definitions of HRT and its recent resurgence in media discussions, sparked by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Berry. 

Dr. Scott also covers: 

  • The distinction between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, clarifying that bioidentical hormones mimic what the body produces  
  • The updated recommendations from the North American Menopause Society, which state that HRT is not universally necessary but should be an option based on individual risk factors 
  • The controversial use of testosterone in women 
  • The differing guidelines for men and women regarding hormone therapy  
  • The importance of understanding the risks and benefits of HRT, particularly concerning breast cancer 

Show Notes:
Check out the global testosterone therapy study, the NAMS article about misinformation on HRT, and Versalie

Learn more about Dr. Tara Scott @HormoneGuruMD on Instagram. 

Become a DUTCH Provider to learn more about using hormone replacement therapy in your practice and how the DUTCH Test can help. 

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