In the first part of “Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy: Fact v. Fantasy” our hormone specialists Dr. Amy Brenner and Dr. Jeffrey Dach tackle the myths and truths surrounding menopausal hormone therapy. If you’ve ever wondered about the safety and benefits of hormone replacement during menopause, this episode is for you.
Dr. Brenner and Dr. Dach address the core concerns and misconceptions about hormone therapy during menopause. Why do some women fear hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Are these fears rooted in fact or fiction? They discuss whether estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone impact breast cancer risk, helping to clarify whether these hormones contribute to or protect against cancer. They thoroughly evaluate studies and present the finds during the episode to help bring evidence into perspective.
Dr. Dach and Dr. Brenner discuss the confusion between synthetic progestins vs. progesterone and the risk of developing breast cancer and what you should consider if you start taking progesterone.
Additionally, Dr. Dach touches on certain genetic conditions that may impact some women’s probability of developing breast cancer.
Join us for a comprehensive exploration of menopausal hormone therapy, where Dr. Brenner and Dr. Dach separate fact from fiction, providing you with the essential information to make well-informed decisions about your health during menopause.
In the next episode the experts will discuss certain practices you can introduce to protect your breast health and the experts also delve into how hormone therapy during menopause influences overall health beyond cancer risks. Does menopausal hormone therapy reduce mortality, prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, and dementia? Learn how these therapies can affect your long-term health and quality of life.
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Special Guest – Dr. Jeffrey Dach
Jeffrey Dach (pronounced DASH) was originally board certified in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and worked in the hospital setting for 25 years. After eye trouble, Dr. Dach retired from radiology and started a clinic specializing in bioidentical hormones and natural thyroid and continued this for the last 24 years. He is the author of Bioidentical Hormones 101, Heart Book and Cracking Cancer Toolkit. His latest book is Natural Thyroid Toolkit.