No Expiration Date! Continuing Hormone Replacement After 65
Dr. Watson challenges the outdated notion that HRT should be discontinued
No Expiration Date! Continuing Hormone Replacement After 65
Dr. Watson challenges the outdated notion that HRT should be discontinued
Is there a time limit on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? In this must-listen episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson challenges the outdated notion that HRT should be discontinued after five or ten years. This outdated thinking has lead many women to be suddenly cut off from their treatment, leaving them to suffer from recurring symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and bone loss.
“We’re really in an era of personalized medicine and shared decision-making.”
Dr. Watson explores how attitudes toward HRT have evolved, debunks common myths about breast cancer risk, and highlights the critical role of hormones in maintaining long-term health. With a focus on personalized medicine, she explains why decisions about HRT should be based on individual needs—not arbitrary time limits. If you’re struggling with menopause symptoms or facing resistance from your healthcare provider, this episode will empower you with knowledge and confidence.
Watch The Conversation!
Is there a time limit on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? In this must-listen episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson challenges the outdated notion that HRT should be discontinued after five or ten years. This outdated thinking has lead many women to be suddenly cut off from their treatment, leaving them to suffer from recurring symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and bone loss.
“We’re really in an era of personalized medicine and shared decision-making.”
Dr. Watson explores how attitudes toward HRT have evolved, debunks common myths about breast cancer risk, and highlights the critical role of hormones in maintaining long-term health. With a focus on personalized medicine, she explains why decisions about HRT should be based on individual needs—not arbitrary time limits. If you’re struggling with menopause symptoms or facing resistance from your healthcare provider, this episode will empower you with knowledge and confidence.
Key Takeaways:
🌸 Outdated thinking has led many women to be suddenly cut off from their treatment
🌸 HRT does not have a strict expiration date
🌸 This conversation covers the historical context of HRT, the importance of considering individual health factors, and the need for a nuanced discussion around risks, particularly concerning breast cancer.
🌸 Dr. Watson advocates for a shift in perspective towards extending health span and improving quality of life for women in menopause.
Quotes:
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“This idea that once you’re 60 or once you’re 65, you’re no longer having to manage menopausal symptoms is just simply not true.” – Dr. Polly Watson
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“We used to say use the dose for the shortest amount of time. And now we’re really in an era of personalized medicine and shared decision-making.” – Dr. Polly Watson
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“We’re shifting this idea that we’re only using hormone replacement therapy for hot flashes and night sweats to thinking about extending health span—extending the time of our lives where we are feeling vital, healthy, and active.” – Dr. Polly Watson
Resources:
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Meet the host!
Dr. Polly Watson is a board certified OBGYN who has additional training in menopausal medicine, sexual medicine and functional medicine.
She looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you to help find a solution to address the imbalance in your system and restore your health.
In 2019 I left my job as an employed physician with a large organization and started Hormone Wellness MD. I started with no staff working out of a single room. Since then, my staff has grown to a team of 5 and we’ve helped over 1,100 people on their health journey.
Meet the host!
Dr. Polly Watson is a board certified OBGYN who has additional training in menopausal medicine, sexual medicine and functional medicine.
She looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you to help find a solution to address the imbalance in your system and restore your health.
In 2019 I left my job as an employed physician with a large organization and started Hormone Wellness MD. I started with no staff working out of a single room. Since then, my staff has grown to a team of 5 and we’ve helped over 1,100 people on their health journey.
