I have to share something important with you today.

In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the groundbreaking FDA meeting that finally addressed removing the black box warning on estradiol and estriol—a warning that was based on a fatally flawed study and has kept 85% of menopausal women from getting the treatment you desperately need.

But here's what's really frustrating: even as the FDA moves toward sanity, we're seeing a civil war in women's healthcare. On one side, you have evidence-based physicians like me fighting for your rights to hormone therapy. On the other? Licensed practitioners certified by the Menopause Society who are STILL pushing the lie that estradiol only helps hot flashes and night sweats.

I don't hold back in this episode as I walk you through the Women's Health Initiative—the study that scared an entire generation of women. I show you how researchers manipulated data, used "relative risk" to create fear (dementia risk "doubled" from 1% to 1.8%—seriously?), and completely ignored the fact that they studied unhealthy 63-year-old women on horse urine hormones, not the bioidentical estradiol and estriol.

I also break down the game-changing study of 10 MILLION women that proved topical estradiol and bioidentical progesterone actually REDUCE your risk of dying from all causes—even in women over 65.

Here's what you'll learn:

Why the Women's Health Initiative was designed to fail (and how they manipulated the data)

- The difference between "relative risk" and "absolute risk" (this will change how you read studies forever)

- Why observational studies are just as valid as randomized controlled trials - How topical estradiol completely eliminates stroke and heart attack risk

- Why every woman deserves access to bioidentical hormone therapy—not just the "lucky few"

- The real science showing estradiol PROTECTS against breast cancer, heart disease, and dementia

If you're tired of being dismissed about your hormone health and ready to understand the real science behind estradiol therapy, this episode is for you.

It's not all in your head, and you deserve better than what you've been told.

Links:

- Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

- FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

- Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

- Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

- Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

- Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https://www.evolvedpodcasting.com/

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

- Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

I have to share something important with you today.

In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the groundbreaking FDA meeting that finally addressed removing the black box warning on estradiol and estriol—a warning that was based on a fatally flawed study and has kept 85% of menopausal women from getting the treatment you desperately need.

But here's what's really frustrating: even as the FDA moves toward sanity, we're seeing a civil war in women's healthcare. On one side, you have evidence-based physicians like me fighting for your rights to hormone therapy. On the other? Licensed practitioners certified by the Menopause Society who are STILL pushing the lie that estradiol only helps hot flashes and night sweats.

I don't hold back in this episode as I walk you through the Women's Health Initiative—the study that scared an entire generation of women. I show you how researchers manipulated data, used "relative risk" to create fear (dementia risk "doubled" from 1% to 1.8%—seriously?), and completely ignored the fact that they studied unhealthy 63-year-old women on horse urine hormones.

I also break down the game-changing study of 10 MILLION women that proved topical estradiol and bioidentical progesterone actually REDUCE your risk of dying from all causes—even in women over 65.

Here's what you'll learn:

Why the Women's Health Initiative was designed to fail (and how they manipulated the data)

- The difference between "relative risk" and "absolute risk" (this will change how you read studies forever)

- Why observational studies are just as valid as randomized controlled trials

- How topical estradiol completely eliminates stroke and heart attack risk

- Why every woman deserves access to bioidentical hormone therapy—not just the "lucky few"

- The real science showing estradiol PROTECTS against breast cancer, heart disease, and dementia

If you're tired of being dismissed about your hormone health and ready to understand the real science behind estradiol therapy, this episode is for you.

It's not all in your head, and you deserve better than what you've been told.

Links:

- Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

- FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

- Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

- Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

- Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

- Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https://www.evolvedpodcasting.com/

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

- Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this myth-busting episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray tackles the three biggest lies about menopause that are sabotaging your health and happiness. If you've been told that weight gain is "inevitable," that you just have to "tough out" your symptoms, or that hormone therapy is "dangerous," this episode will set the record straight once and for all.

Dr. Betty reveals the shocking truth: that 5-10% metabolism decrease everyone talks about? It's NOT a life sentence. Those debilitating symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and mood swings? They're NOT something you have to live with. And hormone replacement therapy? It's actually one of the most PROTECTIVE things you can do for your long-term health.

From the real science behind why you're gaining belly fat (hint: it's not just calories in, calories out) to the landmark 2023 studies showing why women over 40 need up to 50 grams of protein at breakfast, Dr. Betty breaks down exactly what your changing body needs to thrive—not just survive.

Plus, she tackles the outdated Women's Health Initiative study that has terrorized women for over 20 years and shares the latest research showing hormone therapy actually REDUCES your risk of heart attack, stroke, dementia, and osteoporosis when started during the menopause transition.

The 3 Myths Debunked:

-Weight gain during perimenopause is inevitable

-Menopausal symptoms are "normal" and you just have to live with them

-Hormone replacement therapy is dangerous and should be avoided

What You'll Learn:

-Why you need 30-50 grams of protein at your first meal (backed by 2023 research)

-The fiber trick that reduces belly fat in midlife women

-How box breathing (used by Navy SEALs) can lower cortisol and improve digestion

-Why 50% of women are undertreated when doctors only use symptoms to dose hormones

-The real truth about bioidentical hormone therapy and long-term health protection

If you're ready to stop believing the lies and start advocating for yourself, this episode gives you the science and strategies to feel amazing—not just "okay"—during your menopause journey.

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https://www.evolvedpodcasting.com/

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.