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136 - Is Our Estrogen Hormone the Key to a Healthy Heart?
Estrogen plays many significant roles in a woman's body, but on this episode of HOW MD, we're talking about why estrogen is so important for heart health.
In 2002, women and doctors were told estrogen therapy would increase the risk of a cardiovascular event. But the truth is much more complicated, and when taken correctly, estrogen can be more beneficial despite its potential—and often minimal—risks.
In this episode you'll learn…
Why women started fearing estrogen therapy, and what has changed since.
Why the truth about estrogen is more complicated than one simple study.
Which types of…
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