The 5 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Before Starting Hormone Therapy
About this episode
Dr. Brendan McCarthy discusses the essential questions women should ask before starting hormone therapy to ensure informed consent and safe treatment.
Many women are handed a prescription for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), sign a consent form, and are sent on their way—but is that really informed consent? In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy explains why true consent is much more than signing paperwork. Understanding what you're taking, why you're taking it, how it's being monitored, and when your treatment should change are essential parts of safe, personalized hormone therapy. The 5 Questions Every Patient Should Ask:✔️ What hormone am I taking?✔️ Why am I taking it?✔️ How does it get into my body?✔️ How will we monitor it?✔️ What would make us change the treatment plan? 📚 Download the free research resources and citations:Visit www.protealife.com for episode notes, references, and educational materials. Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health…
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