Most women have been misled about hormone therapy. This episode sets the record straight on what’s true, what’s outdated, and what your hot flashes are really telling you.
Dr. Regina Druz is joined by hormone expert Dr. Lorraine Maita for a conversation that challenges long-held beliefs about hormones, bioidentical hormones, and the risks often associated with them. Together, they revisit the Women’s Health Initiative study and explain why its conclusions may no longer apply to today’s treatments or today’s patients.
What do hot flashes reveal about your heart? Are hormones and breast cancer always linked? And why does the timing and type of hormone therapy matter more than most people realize?
If you’re questioning what you’ve heard about hormones and the heart, or whether bioidentical hormones are actually safe, this episode brings clarity, context, and a smarter way to think about hormone health.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:30 Dr. Maita’s Path to Hormone Expertise
04:00 How Hormonal Therapy Became Part of Her Practice
07:40 The Women’s Health Initiative and Its Lasting Impact
13:40 Why Timing Matters in Hormonal Therapy
20:00 Common Myths About Hormones
21:00 Hormones and Breast Cancer
27:40 Hot Flashes and Heart Health
32:55 Rethinking Menopause
35:00 How to Assess and Personalize Hormone Therapy
43:00 Detoxification and Hormone Metabolism
46:45 Hormone Testing and Metabolites
Links
Schedule a Discovery Call: https://go.holisticheartcenters.com/apply
Access Courses and Events: https://holisticheartcenters.info/hearthealth
Get Heartwell Toolkits: https://shop.holisticheartcenters.com/
Schedule a Business Meeting:https://calendly.com/heartcenters
Connect with Dr. Lorraine Maita:
Course: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You? https://www.hrtforyou.com/hrt59937778
Courses and Coaching The Feel Good Again Institute https://thefeelgoodagaininstitute.com/
Medical Practice (NY, NJ,PA,FL) Vibrance for Life https://vibranceforlife.com/
Connect with Dr. Regina Druz:
Website: http://holisticheartcenters.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reginadruzmd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.reginadruz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticheartcenters
Twitter: https://x.com/heartCenters
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