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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ · Mar 21, 2026
Ep. 570 We’ve Been Wrong About Progesterone! – The Most Powerful Hormone for Heart, Brain & Longevity with Dr. Felice Gersh | Menopause & HRT
“Conjugated equine estrogen product approved in 1942; original HRT formulation linked to endometrial cancer in 1970s studies”
Progesterone and cardiovascular health (nitric oxide, endothelial function, vascular dilation)Bioidentical vs. synthetic progestins (medroxyprogesterone acetate, conjugated equine estrogens)Women's Health Initiative study design, interpretation, and clinical impact on HRT prescribing
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