163 Are There Hidden Biases When It Comes To Prescribing HRT?

Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women.

On This Episode

In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Malaika about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She breaks down the evolution of HRT research and clears up some of the confusion caused by the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study.

Dr. Malaika discusses how hormones can benefit bone and heart health and explains the different types of HRT available. She stresses the importance of getting the right dosage and the need for comprehensive lab panels to tailor the therapy to each individual.

Tune in to learn more about how HRT can be a game-changer for women's health and get the info you need to have informed conversations with your doctor.

Timestamps:

(00:03:40) Evolution of Hormone Replacement Therapy Research

(00:17:35) Connection Between HRT and Alzheimer's Disease

(00:18:51) Disparities in Women's Health for People of Color

(00:20:22) Bias and Socioeconomic Factors in Healthcare Access

(00:25:12) Future of HRT and Access to Treatment

About Our Guest

Dr. Woods loves to encourage her patients with this idea: ”The human body is divinely designed and has a great capacity to heal itself. We just need to learn how to fuel the body with what it needs.” Malaika Woods, MD, MPH

Dr. Malaika Woods is dually board certified with the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

She is also a certified practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine and she has certification in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men and women.

Dr. Woods is founder of Dr. Woods Wellness, established in 2013 which focuses on root causes and natural solutions to optimizing health. She is also the #1 best-selling author of Physician Unleashed: The Physician Freedom Formula. In addition to running her own independent practice, Dr. Woods also coaches other physicians and practitioners on starting and growing their independent practices.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• http://drwoodswellness.com
• https://www.facebook.com/drwoodswellness
• https://www.instagram.com/malaikawoodsmd
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/malaika-woods-md-mph

Additional Resources

• Are you struggling with hot flashes or any of the 100 perimenopause symptoms? Take the 28-Day Hot Flash Free Scorecard Challenge and manage your symptoms. You will get tips on how to navigate the menopause journey!
• EP. 060 - Should I Use Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Ep. 126 - Is HRT Right For You? Dr. Mindy Goldman Answers Our Questions
• Get the free guide, "3 Secrets to Hormone Balance Every Woman Should Know," at drwoodswellness.com/guide.

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