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Lume Minute: Are There Other Reasons to Take Hormone Therapy Besides the Approved List?

Lume Minute: Are There Other Reasons to Take Hormone Therapy Besides the Approved List?

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Today’s question for Dr. Sarah Shaw is:


Are there other reasons to take hormone therapy besides the approved list?


In this episode, you'll discover:

  • Hormone therapy is not a panacea and requires a nuanced approach
  • The appropriate off-label uses for hormone therapy
  • What is the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
  • The importance of HT when menopause happens before the age of 40


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