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The 5 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Before Starting Hormone Therapy
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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?
This content is for education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation with a licensed provider, and no one should start, stop or change a medication on its basis.
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