
How Medical Establishment Keeps Americans Sick, and Evils of Censorship, with Dr. Marty Makary and Naval Ravikant | Ep. 881
The Megyn Kelly Show
Data Over Dogma: Challenging the Myths of Hormone Therapy
Despite widespread beliefs about the dangers of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause, recent analysis reveals no statistically significant increase in breast cancer mortality associated with its use. Historical misinterpretations from a prominent announcement 22 years ago have led to the stigmatization of HRT, resulting in 50 million women being deprived of its health benefits. Notably, women using estrogen alone exhibit a 25% lower rate of breast cancer. This legacy of fear has left a lasting impact, with 80% of physicians reluctant to prescribe hormone therapy, despite the flawed data that initially fueled the fear surrounding its use.
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