The Megyn Kelly Show Truth About Benefits of HRT For Women, and COVID Lies Uncovered, with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary
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Jul 20, 2025 
Dr. Marty Makary, FDA Commissioner and health policy professor at Johns Hopkins, brings a wealth of knowledge on women’s health. He discusses the transformative benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for heart health and cognitive function, debunking long-standing myths from a flawed study. The conversation also reveals alarming risks associated with using antidepressants during pregnancy, and the impact of misinformation on public trust in health regulations. Makary advocates for transparency and accountability in medical practices, especially post-COVID.
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HRT Benefits Outweigh Breast Cancer Risk
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not significantly increase breast cancer risk as once feared.
- It shows strong long-term benefits like reducing heart attacks, dementia, and fractures.
HRT and Dementia Prevention
- HRT improves sleep quality via progesterone, lowering dementia risk immediately and long-term.
- Earlier HRT use links to a 35% reduced chance of Alzheimer's in women.
Flawed 2002 Study Anecdote
- Dr. Makary personally spoke with lead author Dr. Jacques Rousseau who admitted breast cancer risk increase was not statistically significant.
- This flawed messaging led millions of women to unnecessarily stop HRT for decades.