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Menopause & Hormone Therapy 101: The Truth About HRT, Breast Cancer Risk, and the Timing

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The Muslim Sex Podcast
Published
Jan 9, 2026
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3549
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Summary

On this comprehensive back to basics episode, Dr. Sadaf goes step by step to explain what perimenopause and menopause actually are! Learn everything you need to know about the crucial Timing Hypothesis for starting hormone therapy to maximize cardiovascular and bone health benefits. Find out about myths regarding breast cancer risks stemming from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, detailing why modern options like transdermal estrogen and micronized progesterone offer a safer profile than older synthetic formulations. Also, get the gist on why vaginal estrogen is the gold standard for preventing recurrent UTIs and treating painful sex. It is a jam packed edition of the podcast, so take notes (if you want) and have fun learning all about menopause and hormone therapy 101! Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions about your religion, please ask your friendly neighborhood religious leader. It’s the Muslim Sex Podcast because I just happen to be a Muslim woman who talks about sex. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn