136 - Is Our Estrogen Hormone the Key to a Healthy Heart?

Estrogen plays many significant roles in a woman's body, but on this episode of HOW MD, we're talking about why estrogen is so important for heart health. In 2002, women and doctors were told estrogen therapy would increase the risk of a cardiovascular event. But the truth is much more complicated, and when taken correctly, estrogen can be more beneficial despite its potential—and often minimal—risks. In this episode you'll learn… Why women started fearing estrogen therapy, and what has changed since. Why the truth about estrogen is more complicated than one simple study. Which types of estrogen are easiest on your liver and heart. Why knowing about cardiovascular health risk factors for women is so important. What the biggest risk factor for heart disease is (and what you can do about it). What FSH is and how it's impacted by low estrogen during menopause. What happens with your FSH levels over time and the symptoms that can arise. Why getting treatment to control symptoms isn't good enough—and what to do instead. How hot flashes impact your health in the short term and in the long run. How physicians who understand hormone therapy can help you deal with fluctuations. Why untreated hot flashes are bad for your heart. Why addressing hot flashes can be even more important than a pap smear. The lifestyle choices that influence your risk of heart disease. What typically happens to your cholesterol during menopause and beyond. The truths you haven't heard about hormone therapy that you need to know.   Connect with Dr. Cernaianu https://www.herabeautyandwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/herabeautyandwellness/  https://www.facebook.com/people/Hera-Healthcare-Mirela-Cernaianu-MD/100063462643162/