Hormone Therapy Unpacked: Navigating the Risks and Benefits

Episode 78

Published October 22, 2024

In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr. Smeaton interviews Dr. Tara Scott, a hormone expert, to discuss hormone therapy (HRT) in the context of breast cancer awareness month. They delve into the definitions of HRT and its recent resurgence in media discussions, sparked by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Berry.

Dr. Scott also covers:

• The distinction between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, clarifying that bioidentical hormones mimic what the body produces
• The updated recommendations from the North American Menopause Society, which state that HRT is not universally necessary but should be an option based on individual risk factors
• The controversial use of testosterone in women
• The differing guidelines for men and women regarding hormone therapy
• The importance of understanding the risks and benefits of HRT, particularly concerning breast cancer

Key Moments

00:00 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

02:57 The Shift from Replacement to Hormone Therapy

05:59 FDA Approved Indications for Hormone Therapy

08:56 The Role of Testosterone in Women's Health

11:59 Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy Risks

14:57 Navigating Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors

18:01 Non-Hormonal Options for Menopausal Symptoms

21:11 Finding the Right Provider for Hormone Therapy

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About our speaker

Dr. Tara Scott first became involved with hormones and integrative medicine while practicing as an OB/GYN and soon became certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She founded her practice, Revitalize, with a devotion to evidence-based regenerative medicine and a focus on hormone-related issues. She is also the creator of the online Revitalize Academy, a course to help patients improve their hormone problems themselves. Dr. Scott has been speaking and educating for over 10 years and has taught doctors her approach on five continents. She was chosen to speak for TEDx NEOMED and has been featured in The List, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and as a guest on numerous podcasts.

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Tara Scott @HormoneGuruMD on Instagram.

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