The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause | Dr. JoAnn Manson

EPISODE 121: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been at the center of many controversies over the past few decades.  It is said to cause cardiovascular disease and even estrogen-sensitive cancers.  But is this true? Should women really avoid this controversial therapy despite its benefits for women's hormone health, especially in menopausal women? What does current research suggest? Do the benefits actually outweigh the risks? Today, in my interview with the world-renowned Dr. JoAnn Manson, we will get to the bottom of this issue and explain exactly who should and who shouldn't use HRT.  We will also talk about when and under which conditions women should start HRT, the current research on dietary supplements, and how women can optimize their hormone health.  Dr. Manson is a physician and professor known for her pioneering research and advocacy in epidemiology and women's health, so there is no one better to talk to about these issues than her.  Tune in!    Key Takeaways:   Intro (00:00) Women’s health, menopause, and HRT (02:03) When should women start taking HRT? (22:13) Should you take progesterone HRT for better REM sleep? (29:57) The gender health gap and HRT research (32:57) Research on dietary supplements (41:39) Myths about dietary supplements (49:31) Optimizing female hormone health (54:41) JoAnn on longevity and the future of health (56:04) Final message and outro (01:08:00)   Additional Resources:   ➡️ Take the first step to a longer and healthier life: http://LLInsider.com/  ➡️ Coaching with Claudia: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/coaching  ➡️ Full list of resources, links, and show notes: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/podcast-121-dr-joann-manson   Valuable resources for women’s health: ✨ North American Menopause Society: https://www.menopause.org/    Learn more about Dr. JoAnn Manson: ✨ Academic profile: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/profile/joann-manson/  ✨ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoAnn_E._Manson    Follow Claudia on social media:  ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudiavonB  ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityandlifestyle/  ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-von-boeselager/  ✨ Twitter: https://twitter.com/longevitylifest  ✨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longevityandlifestyle    Follow The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast: ✨ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ogQDBd  ✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77XDkcNfzZCasJXL672h01    The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast is dedicated to everyone who wants to increase their lifespan, improve their quality of life and unlock peak performance.   Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode!