Is HRT Safe? 10 Questions Women Ask Most — Answered by a Functional MD

Is HRT Safe? 10 Questions Women Ask Most — Answered by a Functional MD

From The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

May 25, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 1144

About this episode

This episode addresses common questions about the safety and implications of hormone replacement therapy for women.

Hormone replacement therapy is one of the most talked about—and misunderstood—topics in women’s health. For years, women were told HRT was dangerous. Now, the conversation is shifting, but many are still left confused about what’s actually safe, when to start, and whether hormones are even right for them. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Cindy Geyer from my clinic, The UltraWellness Center, to answer the most common questions we received from our audience about hormone replacement therapy, including: What the latest research actually says about the safety of HRT—including breast cancer and cardiovascular risk Why timing matters and the critical “window of opportunity” around perimenopause and menopause The difference between bioidentical hormones, synthetic hormones, compounded options, and patches vs. oral therapy How hormones impact sleep, brain fog, weight distribution, insulin resistance, libido, bone health, and healthy aging Natural strategies that can support hormone balance alongside—or without—HRT, including nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and targeted supplements How functional medicine personalizes hormone therapy through testing, estrogen metabolism, gut…

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Host: Dr. Mark Hyman

Guest: Dr. Cindy Geyer

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