Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Is Timing Everything?

About the episode:

In this episode, pioneering women’s health expert Dr. JoAnn Manson explores the complexities of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopausal women. Dr. Manson addresses the Women’s Health Initiative study, the decline in doctors prescribing HRT over the past two decades, and the impact of this change on women's quality of life. She revisits the evidence around HRT and provides a clear look at its benefits, risks, and the critical importance of timing in treatment initiation. Dr. Manson also examines non-hormonal alternatives and emphasizes the need for personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive biopsychosocial factors.

About the series:

Atria’s Vanguard Symposia is a lecture series where some of the world’s most compelling researchers translate leading-edge science into medicine. In each episode, top experts share breakthrough science about preventive health care, dive deep into headline-grabbing topics, and take you beyond the buzzwords to explain the latest in longevity science. Our show will arm you with practical information and the tools of discernment to cut through the hype and understand what matters most.

Atria Health and Research Institute aims to accelerate a global shift from reactive sick care to proactive, preventive health care. We work at the forefront of science and technology and we believe a collaborative approach to modern medicine can extend healthy life for all.