Menopause, Perimenopause, and MHT: Myths and Misconceptions

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Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) is having a new moment in its long history of use and research. The last 22 years since the publication of the first paper from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) created what seemed like a permanent dark mark on the use of hormones to lessen menopausal symptoms. Researchers and clinicians who have kept up to date with research in the last 22 years and longer have realized its benefits and select risks and didn’t agree with the across-the-board dark mark against it. In fact, they understood and prescribed appropriately for its benefits when it was not contraindicated or when it posed more than comfortable risks.

Now, we see the opposite problem, in which uninformed clinicians, patients, and consumers think MHT is the right choice for all perimenopausal and menopausal women at any time and at any age.

In this webinar, we will discuss:

• The myths and misconceptions of MHT in perimenopausal and menopausal women
• The benefits and risks of MHT
• The importance of using MHT with caution and prioritizing individualized treatment

 

Key Moments 

• 00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Tori Hudson 
• 02:22 The Importance of Debunking Myths and Misconceptions about Menopause and MHT 
• 03:15 Common Myths from Childhood and Their Relevance to Menopause 
• 06:10 Focus on Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) Myths 
• 11:29 Understanding the Diagnosis and Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause 
• 19:49 The Truth about Estrogen Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk 
• 26:24 Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Estrogen-Only Therapy 
• 31:09 Individualized Treatment for Menopause 
• 35:02 Staying Informed: Research and Guidelines for Menopause and MHT 
• 39:51 Continuing Hormone Therapy Beyond Age 60 
• 41:44 Significant Risk Reductions with Hormone Therapy Beyond Age 65 
• 51:49 Progestogen Use for Endometrial Protection