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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause

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Introduction
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CE Information
1:26
Overview
1:55
Guest Introduction
2:18
Estrogen and Menopause
3:59
Claim: All patients with low estrogen levels should use HRT.
7:06
Claim: Bioidentical estrogens are more effective than other estrogens.
11:07
Claim: Topical estrogen is safer than oral options.
17:25
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Claim: Hormone replacement therapy causes breast cancer.
22:26
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Rumor vs Truth
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
Jan 20, 2026 Season 2 Episode 1
TRC Healthcare

Hot flashes or cool facts… are menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the middle of the rumors? In this episode, Don and Steve turn up the heat on common claims about estrogen therapy and menopause management. Joined by guest expert Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, they separate fact from fiction and share practical tips for clinicians.

🔥 Is HRT the go-to for every patient with hot flashes?
💊 Are bioidentical hormones truly better… or just better marketed?
🩹 Is topical estrogen safer than oral therapy?
🎗 Does hormone therapy raise breast cancer risk… or is the evidence more nuanced?

Bust the hype, and uncover the facts behind these hot-button hormone claims:

  • All patients with low estrogen levels should use HRT
  • Bioidentical estrogens are more effective than other estrogens
  • Topical estrogen is safer than oral options  
  • Hormone replacement therapy causes breast cancer

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts: 

  • Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC 
  • Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

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Guest: 

  • Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS (TRC Healthcare Editor)

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