EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 1H 41M
Episode 11: HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY BLACK BOX WARNING TAKEDOWN BREAKDOWN with Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan
from MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️ · host Alicia J Rose
⚡️ Brilliant certified menopause specialist Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan MD joins Alicia to gleefully rip up an insert and get to the bottom of the bullsh*t surrounding the infamous misinformation ridden HRT Black Box Warnings that have plagued peri/meno care since the falsified results of the WHI Study f🙌cked us all in 2002. NO - Vaginal Estrogen does NOT cause probable dementia, NO - systemic estradiol does NOT cause breast cancer, NO micronized Progesterone does NOT lead to heart disease, NO - testosterone will not turn you into an MMA wrestler overnight (we wish!). The FDA admitted their devastating “Mistake” this past November along with the ACTUAL FACT that HRT is THE single most preventative therapy for women/AFAB, REDUCING risk of breast cancer for most women by over 23% and adding up to 30% to our lifespans! 😱 It’s f🤘cking bananas!! We ALL deserve the right to FULL BODILY AUTONOMY, free and fair access to evidence based hormonal care and tools for informed self-advocacy 🤘❤️🔥🙌. DON’T F🙌CK WITH MENOPUNKS CAUSE WE KNOW HOW TO F🤘CK YOU RIGHT BACK AT THE BALLOT BOX AND BEYOND! 🗳️🤬🩸😈🤘⚡️ ⚡️MORE ABOUT DR. O'SULLIVAN⚡️ ⚡️MORE ABOUT THE FDA'S REMOVAL OF THE BLACK BOX WARNING OFF HRT⚡️ ⚡️RESOURCE: "A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF MENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY" BY DR. BARBARA LEVY AND DR. JAMES A. SIMON ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE ❤️🔥AMPLIFY ❤️🔥JOIN THE HORMONAL REVOLUTION ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 @ajrhq DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA Theme Song: PARTY WITCH ❤️🔥ARE YOU A MENOPUNK? GET ON THE LIST ❤️🔥 https://www.menopunks.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Hormonal Health 01:10 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Women's Lives 04:04 The Historical Context of Hormone Therapy 07:10 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Health 09:59 The Role of the FDA in Women's Health 12:47 Current Developments in Hormone Therapy 15:41 Navigating Misinformation and Stigma 18:17 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Advocacy 35:35 The Impact of FDA Decisions on Hormone Therapy 38:14 Expert Insights on Hormone Therapy 40:56 The Safety and Efficacy of Hormones 46:31 Reactions to FDA Changes in Hormone Therapy 52:36 Understanding Hormone Therapy Labels 01:02:24 Choosing the Right Hormone Therapy 01:11:26 Empowerment Through Knowledge 01:13:53 The Safety of Micronized Hormones 01:15:29 Personal Experiences with Hormone Therapy 01:17:40 The Importance of Hormone Therapy 01:20:38 Navigating Misinformation 01:22:44 Finding Reliable Resources 01:24:50 The Future of Women's Health 01:26:53 A Vision for Change 01:29:39 Community and Support 01:36:48 Upcoming Menopause Retreat 01:41:13 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement 01:41:14 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause
What this episode covers
⚡️ Brilliant certified menopause specialist Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan MD joins Alicia to gleefully rip up an insert and get to the bottom of the bullsh*t surrounding the infamous misinformation ridden HRT Black Box Warnings that have plagued peri/meno care since the falsified results of the WHI Study f🙌cked us all in 2002. NO - Vaginal Estrogen does NOT cause probable dementia, NO - systemic estradiol does NOT cause breast cancer, NO micronized Progesterone does NOT lead to heart disease, NO - testosterone will not turn you into an MMA wrestler overnight (we wish!). The FDA admitted their devastating “Mistake” this past November along with the ACTUAL FACT that HRT is THE single most preventative therapy for women/AFAB, REDUCING risk of breast cancer for most women by over 23% and adding up to 30% to our lifespans! 😱 It’s f🤘cking bananas!! We ALL deserve the right to FULL BODILY AUTONOMY, free and fair access to evidence based hormonal care and tools for informed self-advocacy 🤘❤️🔥🙌. DON’T F🙌CK WITH MENOPUNKS CAUSE WE KNOW HOW TO F🤘CK YOU RIGHT BACK AT THE BALLOT BOX AND BEYOND! 🗳️🤬🩸😈🤘⚡️ ⚡️MORE ABOUT DR. O'SULLIVAN⚡️ ⚡️MORE ABOUT THE FDA'S REMOVAL OF THE BLACK BOX WARNING OFF HRT⚡️ ⚡️RESOURCE: "A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF MENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY" BY DR. BARBARA LEVY AND DR. JAMES A. SIMON ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE ❤️🔥AMPLIFY ❤️🔥JOIN THE HORMONAL REVOLUTION ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 @ajrhq DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA Theme Song: PARTY WITCH ❤️🔥ARE YOU A MENOPUNK? GET ON THE LIST ❤️🔥 https://www.menopunks.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Hormonal Health 01:10 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Women's Lives 04:04 The Historical Context of Hormone Therapy 07:10 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Health 09:59 The Role of the FDA in Women's Health 12:47 Current Developments in Hormone Therapy 15:41 Navigating Misinformation and Stigma 18:17 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Advocacy 35:35 The Impact of FDA Decisions on Hormone Therapy 38:14 Expert Insights on Hormone Therapy 40:56 The Safety and Efficacy of Hormones 46:31 Reactions to FDA Changes in Hormone Therapy 52:36 Understanding Hormone Therapy Labels 01:02:24 Choosing the Right Hormone Therapy 01:11:26 Empowerment Through Knowledge 01:13:53 The Safety of Micronized Hormones 01:15:29 Personal Experiences with Hormone Therapy 01:17:40 The Importance of Hormone Therapy 01:20:38 Navigating Misinformation 01:22:44 Finding Reliable Resources 01:24:50 The Future of Women's Health 01:26:53 A Vision for Change 01:29:39 Community and Support 01:36:48 Upcoming Menopause Retreat 01:41:13 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement 01:41:14 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause
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