Does HRT Increase Stroke Risk? Here’s What the Science Says [Doctor Explains]

Dr. Doug Lucas tackles a common myth: that topical estradiol increases stroke risk. After hearing his wife's OBGYN repeat this warning, he investigates where this misinformation comes from. He finds that even AI tools and FDA drug labels conflate oral and topical estrogen data. Citing multiple large studies, Dr. Doug explains that oral estrogen and synthetic progestins may increase stroke risk, but transdermal (topical) estradiol—especially when paired with oral micronized progesterone—does not. He emphasizes the importance of separating hormone types, delivery methods, and doses when assessing safety, and calls for better education to prevent fear-based decision-making in women considering HRT.*STUDIES*https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20670199/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4927222/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28626058/🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.osteocollective.com/masterclassMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist, you'll gain insight into the FIVE MISTAKES we see over and over again in our practice! This class will help time collapse your success to healthy bones. 💻⚡️ *JOIN THE OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.osteocollective.comThe OsteoCollective is our international community for women and men looking to improve their bone health through the lens of HealthSpan! Get access to valuable resources and our team through our premium membership. 📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthrough📖 ⚡️*Get my book "Top 10 Reasons Why Your Hormones Are Failing You: An Outsider’s Guide to What’s Wrong With Women’s Hormone Prescribing Today!"*https://bit.ly/WhyYourHormonesAreFailingYouI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. ▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas is the VP of Women’s Health, Hormone and Lifestyle Optimization at LifeMD and founder of The OsteoCollective. Dr. Doug is on a mission to educate the world that osteoporosis is preventable and in many cases reversible! He will change the conversion around bone health from a disease of the elderly to bone health as a biomarker of healthspan. The OsteoCollective: https://www.osteocollective.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#hormones #hormonereplacementtherapy #healthspan