Is there a critical window to begin Hormone Replacement Therapy? Does it really exist?

Host: Lauren Streicher, MD Guest: Veronica Ravnikar, MD During the 1990's multiple studies suggested hormone replacement therapy would decrease heart disease in women and prolong life. Many doctors encouraged their patients to take estrogen even if they didn't have menopausal symptoms. Dr. Veronica Ravnikar discusses optimizing cardiovascular and cognitive benefits of HRT with the early initiation of therapy.