Estrogen Matters
by Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris
An oncologist and a psychologist re-examine the Women's Health Initiative and argue hormone therapy was wrongly condemned. Persuasive and controversial; decide with your doctor.
Read it if…
you want the case for hormone therapy laid out.
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Skip it if…
you want a neutral overview.
Try instead: The New Menopause →
Three things you will actually use
- Read the actual study.
- Risks were overstated for many.
- Individual decisions.
Do this first
Read the chapter on the WHI study.
Our verdict
The case for estrogen.
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