63: Dr Roxanne Carfora: What You Should Know About HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

Hormone Therapy Now — FDA Updates, Bioidenticals & Smart Monitoring with Dr. Roxanne Carfora

In this episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway and Dr. Roxanne Carfora demystify hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—what the latest FDA updates actually mean, how bioidentical hormones differ from traditional options, and why nutrition, gut/liver health, and lab testing are essential for results.

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause, this may be your clear, practical guide to safer, smarter hormone care.

You’ll learn:

• What the FDA’s recent HRT guidance means for women 40+

• How to balance estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone responsibly

• Bioidentical vs. conventional HRT: benefits, risks, myths

• How diet, fiber, and liver support can improve HRT effectiveness

• The role of ongoing labs + symptom tracking for dose adjustments.

  You'll also learn about PCOS and what Dr Carfora sees as a rise in cases in younger women,

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Note: This episode is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.

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