The Real Conversation About Hormone Therapy

Hormone therapy is one of the most talked-about, and misunderstood, topics in menopause.

For some women, it has been life-changing. For others, it’s something they were scared away from years ago and never revisited.

Both experiences are real. What’s often missing is clarity. And real conversations.

In this episode of Real Insights, Holly Osterman sits down with Stephanie S. Faubion, MD, one of the most respected voices in menopause care and women’s health, to talk honestly about hormone therapy, the fear and confusion surrounding it, and why so many women feel stuck in the middle.

Dr. Faubion is the Director of ‪@MayoClinic‬ Center for Women’s Health, Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Medical Director of ‪@MenopauseSociety‬. She also wrote the book, “The New Rules of Menopause.”

Dr. Faubion has spent nearly two decades caring for women through menopause and helping both patients and clinicians navigate one of the most complex transitions in women’s health.

This conversation is not about telling women what to do. It’s not about pushing hormone therapy or warning women away from it.

It’s about understanding the landscape better. Asking better questions. And having real conversations with the right doctors.

Because hormone therapy helps some women enormously. And it’s not right for every woman. But every woman deserves clarity. And a voice in the conversation.

Want to connect with Dr. Faubion?
The Mayo Clinic Website: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographie...
Her Book: https://a.co/d/1jfzF56
LinkedIn:   / stephanie-faubion-254307103  

Need to find a health professional near you? Check out the Menopause Practitioner Portal at The Menopause Society Website: https://portal.menopause.org/

Important note: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Decisions about menopause care and hormone therapy are highly individual and should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider who understands your personal health history.

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00:00 Introduction
00:46 Meet Dr. Faubion
01:17 What Menopause Really Feels Like
02:20 Fear, Hormone Therapy, and Old Warnings
08:19 Menopause at Work and in Daily Life
09:45 Talking to Doctors About Menopause
10:05 Gaps in Menopause Training
14:48 Hormone Therapy Explained
27:18 Non-Hormonal Options and What’s New
28:28 The Menopause Market and Who to Trust
32:30 Connect with Dr. Faubion
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Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider to discuss your unique symptoms and treatment options.