Today’s question for Dr. Sarah Shaw is:

What are the Health Canada approved indications for hormone therapy?

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The approved indications for hormone therapy in Canada are limited to three main areas
• Off-label prescribing allows for hormone therapy use beyond approved indications
• Yellow light indications where hormone therapy may be beneficial
• The timing of hormone therapy initiation is crucial for maximizing benefits

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