Practical Applications of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

TLDR This podcast episode discusses practical applications of hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy for women, addressing the role of compounding pharmacies and the misinterpretation of the Women's Health Initiative. It also explores how FSH and AMH levels can provide valuable insights into menopause, ovarian reserve, and fertility potential in women.

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00:00 The episode focuses on practical applications of hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy for women, addressing questions and discussing the role of compounding pharmacies in the process.
02:34 The episode will address practical applications of hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy for women, focusing on questions from subscribers and the role of compounding pharmacies in the process.
04:51 The misinterpretation of the Women's Health Initiative has led to harm for many women in perimenopausal and postmenopausal therapy, with no lives saved due to the lack of hormone replacement therapy for the past 20 years.
07:23 FSH levels are crucial in determining a woman's trajectory towards menopause, with symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats often preceding the diagnosis.
09:47 AMH levels can provide valuable insights into ovarian reserve and fertility potential in women.
12:32 AMH levels can predict menopause, with a drop below 0.2 indicating a high probability of menopause within five years, while levels above 1.5 suggest menopause is at least six years away, making it a valuable tool for assessing fertility potential.
15:16 The membership benefits for Peter Attia's podcast include detailed AMA episodes, a premium newsletter on longevity, access to a private podcast feed, a highlight reel of previous episodes, and other added benefits.
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Practical Applications of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

AMA #52: Hormone replacement therapy in women: practical applications and the role of compounding pharmacies
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