Hormone therapy can feel like one of the most confusing and controversial topics in midlife, but Dr. Maria Sophocles is here to set the record straight. With nearly 30 years of experience in women’s health, Dr. Sophocles breaks down the myths, explains the real science, and shares how hormone therapy can not only ease hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep struggles, but also protect your bones, heart, and brain for the decades ahead. We also talk about why menopause has been ignored for so long, the future of treatments like testosterone, and how women can finally reclaim their vitality, confidence, and joy in midlife and beyond.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The truth about hormone therapy and why it’s safer than you think
• Common myths that keep women from getting the care they need
• How estrogen and progesterone impact long-term health
• The role of testosterone in women’s wellbeing
• Why better conversations about menopause matter for every woman

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