Dr. Alan Altman Reveals Why Most Women Are Taking HRT the Wrong Way (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this episode with Dr. Alan Altman, the doctors talk about modern hormone replacement therapy, transdermal vs. oral estrogen, bioidentical hormones, and the latest evidence on menopause and breast cancer. 00:00 – Estrogen Fears and Hidden Risks: Dr. Alan Altman explains how outdated misconceptions about estrogen left millions of women avoiding HRT while the hidden long-term effects of menopause continued unnoticed. 04:05 – The HRT Window and Oral vs. Transdermal: The doctors break down who can still benefit from HRT and why transdermal estrogen is often a safer choice than oral estrogen. 17:10 – Bioidentical Myths and Switching Protocols: Dr. Altman debunks common myths about bioidentical hormones and explains when switching from oral to transdermal therapy makes sense. 29:10 – HRT and Breast Cancer Fears: The discussion tackles the biggest concerns about breast cancer, estrogen, and how to weigh the real risks against the benefits of hormone therapy. 34:46 – Choosing Anti-Estrogens Wisely: Dr. Altman compares tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors, highlighting why treatment decisions should consider the health of the whole body. 40:09 – Uterus Safety and Closing Notes: Learn why progesterone is essential for women with a uterus and hear Dr. Altman's final takeaways on modern menopause care. Connect with Dr. Alan G Altman: https://www.herdesire.net/assets/bios/altman.php With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #hormonereplacementtherapy #womenshealth #bioidenticalhormones