3 Myths of Hormone Replacement Therapy: Truth or Dare!

Most women have been misled about hormone therapy. This episode sets the record straight on what’s true, what’s outdated, and what your hot flashes are really telling you.   Dr. Regina Druz is joined by hormone expert Dr. Lorraine Maita for a conversation that challenges long-held beliefs about hormones, bioidentical hormones, and the risks often associated with them. Together, they revisit the Women’s Health Initiative study and explain why its conclusions may no longer apply to today’s treatments or today’s patients.   What do hot flashes reveal about your heart? Are hormones and breast cancer always linked? And why does the timing and type of hormone therapy matter more than most people realize?   If you’re questioning what you’ve heard about hormones and the heart, or whether bioidentical hormones are actually safe, this episode brings clarity, context, and a smarter way to think about hormone health.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:30 Dr. Maita’s Path to Hormone Expertise 04:00 How Hormonal Therapy Became Part of Her Practice 07:40 The Women’s Health Initiative and Its Lasting Impact 13:40 Why Timing Matters in Hormonal Therapy 20:00 Common Myths About Hormones 21:00 Hormones and Breast Cancer 27:40 Hot Flashes and Heart Health 32:55 Rethinking Menopause 35:00 How to Assess and Personalize Hormone Therapy 43:00 Detoxification and Hormone Metabolism 46:45 Hormone Testing and Metabolites   Links Schedule a Discovery Call: https://go.holisticheartcenters.com/apply Access Courses and Events: https://holisticheartcenters.info/hearthealth Get Heartwell Toolkits: https://shop.holisticheartcenters.com/ Schedule a Business Meeting:https://calendly.com/heartcenters  🎉 NEW! Interact with Own Your Heart Health Podcast — on NotebookLM: https://holisticheartcenters.info/notebook   Connect with Dr. Lorraine Maita:  Course: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You? https://www.hrtforyou.com/hrt59937778 Courses and Coaching The Feel Good Again Institute https://thefeelgoodagaininstitute.com/ Medical Practice (NY, NJ,PA,FL) Vibrance for Life https://vibranceforlife.com/   Connect with Dr. Regina Druz: Website: http://holisticheartcenters.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reginadruzmd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.reginadruz  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticheartcenters  Twitter: https://x.com/heartCenters   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm