Menopause and Beyond: Reevaluating Hormone Therapy for Women Over 60

Menopause and Beyond: Reevaluating Hormone Therapy for Women Over 60

In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson delves into the significance of hormone therapy for women over 60, breaking down common misconceptions and barriers to treatment. She highlights the importance of personalized care and the benefits of hormone therapy in alleviating symptoms, safeguarding bone health, and enhancing sleep quality. Dr. Watson also addresses the risks, clarifying how modern hormone formulations differ from past studies, and reassures listeners about the safety of hormone therapy when used appropriately. Tune in to gain a clearer understanding of hormone therapy's role in improving quality of life for women beyond menopause.

Quotes

  • "Hormones around the time of menopause transition are going to provide the greatest benefit for cardiovascular health, bone health, and brain health." - Dr. Polly Watson
  • "Almost half of women are still symptomatic at that age. If we look at women who are in their 70s, 10 to 15% of them still have vasomotor symptoms." - Dr. Polly Watson
  • “One in two postmenopausal women will have an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. Let that sink in for a minute.” - Dr. Polly Watson
  • “There is system-wide discouragement to prescribing hormones to women over 60, which is not evidence-based.” - Dr. Polly Watson
  • “Withdrawal of hormones is followed by significant bone loss — after four years off, your bones look like you never took it.” - Dr. Polly Watson

Resources

References for Starting Hormones Over 60

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