Clear guidance on benefits, risks, and how the FDA’s label changes shift conversations in the exam room about HRT
Nikki's Corner
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Learning
• What HRT is, routes of therapy, and who benefits
• Reframing WHI-era fears with age and timing data
• FDA label changes and clinical implications
• Contraindications and safer use considerations
• Women’s health bias and the cost of not listening
• Practical steps for shared decisions with clinicians
References
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- Hormone Therapy for Postmenopausal Women. Pinkerton JV. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2020;382(5):446-455. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp1714787.
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- Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Persons: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Gartlehner G, Patel SV, Reddy S, et al. JAMA. 2022;328(17):1747-1765. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.18324.
- Hormone Therapy in the Postmenopausal Years: Considering Benefits and Risks in Clinical Practice. Genazzani AR, Monteleone P, Giannini A, Simoncini T. Human Reproduction Update. 2021;27(6):1115-1150. doi:10.1093/humupd/dmab026.
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