Jen Gunter Instagram – I am hearing from so many women that they have been told by various social media menopause influencers that everyone must be on menopause hormone therapy or they will die early. There are so many valid reasons to take hormone therapy, that cherry picking data to promote it where the data doesn’t actually support it makes no sense. Unless the goal is to create fear as fear-based content feeds the algorithm.
I listened to this fantastic podcast episode from @feistymenopause, where Selene Yeager interviews Professor Susan Davis, and it is well worth the listen. She breaks down the data in an easy to understand format. The conclusions all line up with what I have been saying here, in TheVajenda.com, and in my book. MHT is great for hot flashes and night sweats and some other symptoms of menopause. Many women may benefit for bone health, but not everyone necessarily needs it for this reason. The data does not support using MHT for protecting the heart or prevention of dementia or longevity. Professor Davis says what I always say, if the data clearly supported MHT for these reasons, this would be reflected in the guidelines.
It’s a great interview. | Posted on 05/Aug/2024 00:10:49
