Hormone replacement therapy: practical applications and the role of compounding pharmacies

[Nelson Vergel]

Dr Attia discusses:

1. Why hormone replacement therapy is such an important topic [2:00];
2. The onset of menopause: symptoms, blood tests, and when to consider HRT [6:00];
3. Tests that may provide indications of perimenopause and their implications for fertility [9:15];
4. Vasomotor symptoms: hormonal changes that cause hot flashes/night sweats, and HRT therapies that can help [13:45];
5. The role of estrogen in menopausal HRT [17:30];
6. The limited role of progesterone in HRT protocols [25:15];
7. What is a “bioidentical” hormone? [28:30];
8. Overview of the FDA-approved HRT formulations [31:45];
9. Determining HRT dosing and considerations for perimenopausal women [37:45];
10. Choosing the right HRT formulation: pros and cons [43:30];
11. Examining the link between certain forms of estrogen and breast cancer [46:45];
12. Changes in testosterone levels in women over time and why it matters [50:00];
13. Recognizing low testosterone in women: common symptoms and diagnosis [53:45];
14. Testosterone replacement therapy for women: options, considerations, and challenges [57:30];
15. The long-term use of testosterone in women: examining the limited data [1:00:15];
16. What is a compounding pharmacy? [1:09:30];
17. Reasons to opt for a compounding pharmacy over a pharmacy that adheres to stricter regulations [1:16:00];
18. The tragic incidents that heightened concerns about compounding pharmacies [1:20:45];
19. Tips for finding a reputable compounding pharmacy [1:27:45]; and

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