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Ep 53: HRT & Cardiovascular Protection — The Heart of the Matter
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- Hump Day Hormones
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- Dec 17, 2025
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- 3352
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Summary
HRT & Cardiovascular Protection — The Heart of the Matter Let’s clear something up once and for all: Heart disease — not breast cancer — is the leading cause of death in women. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the relationship between estrogen and cardiovascular health, including: 🫀 Why heart disease risk rises sharply after menopause 🧠 How estrogen protects blood vessels and cholesterol balance ⏰ Why timing matters when it comes to HRT ⚖️ Oral vs. transdermal estrogen — and how each affects the heart 🪑 Why estrogen may act like a “seatbelt” for your cardiovascular system ❌ The risks of starting hormones too late — not too early This is not fear-based medicine. This is evidence-based, woman-centered education that every midlife woman should hear.