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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026

The FDA’s Big Pivot: Estrogen, Breast Cancer, and the Truth About the WHI

from The Preventus Podcast

In This Episode, We Discuss:The FDA’s Major Shift: Analyzing Dr. Marty Makary’s recent statements on estrogen and breast cancer risk.The WHI "Genie out of the Bottle": How a flawed media rollout in 2002 led to decades of unnecessary fear and a gap in medical education.Absolute vs. Relative Risk: Why a "26% increase" sounds terrifying but actually represented less than 1 in 1,000 women.The 4 Pillars of BHRT Benefit: How hormones act as a preventative tool for:Osteoporosis: Preventing the "Saturday hip fracture" cycle.Cognitive Health: Why women get Alzheimer’s 2x more than men and how estrogen protects the brain.Cardiovascular Protection: The role of estrogen in keeping arteries healthy.Metabolic Function: Using estrogen to combat insulin resistance and the "menopause belly."The Foundation First: Why hormones work best when paired with the "Big 4": Diet, Exercise, Sleep, and Stress Management.

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