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#253 ‒ Hormone replacement therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: re-examining the results, the link to breast cancer, and weighing the risk vs reward of HRT | JoAnn Manson, M.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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Examining Hormone Replacement Therapy in the WHI Study

This chapter provides an in-depth look at the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) and the strict criteria for participant eligibility in hormone replacement therapy research. It discusses demographic insights, trial specifics, and the significant exclusions made to ensure a healthier study group. The speakers also tackle misconceptions about the study's design, outcomes, and the impact of hormone therapy on women's health.

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