Estrogen Confusion: Getting Un-confused & Vindicated with Translation into Practice
Presented on March 27, 2024 at 12 PM Pacific
Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, DACBN, CNS, CAN discusses estrogen and the confusion surrounding hormone replacement and studies, and how to utilize estrogen replacement in your practice with confidence.
Dr. Berkson will cover:
History of BHRT
Confusion of WHI
Studies supporting ER and safety of 3 B's - brain, breast and belly
Why hormonal health comes down to receptor functionality
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Estrogen Vindication Begins
01:06 Upcoming Hormone Seminar Details
01:56 Debunking Estrogen-Cancer Myth
03:28 Estrogen Deficiency Impacts
04:42 Ignoring Estrogen Replacement Options
05:57 Synthetic Hormones vs. Natural Estrogen
07:02 Conflicting Views in Medical Community
08:05 Risks of Avoiding Estrogen Therapy
09:27 Origins of Women's Health Initiative
11:03 Hormones and Immune Function
12:27 Hormone Disruption in Younger Generations
14:05 Historical Context of Hormone Use
15:02 Structure of WHI Study
16:51 Misinterpretations of WHI Findings
18:05 Fear, Litigation, and Estrogen Aversion
20:02 Estrogen-Only Arm Reassessed
21:25 WHI 19-Year Reanalysis Findings
23:17 Estrogen Reduces Cancer Fatality
24:50 OTC Birth Control Risks
26:27 Science vs. Standard of Care
27:31 Estrogen Use in Breast Cancer Patients
29:02 Natural Protective Estrogen Pathways
30:45 Functional Hormone Balancing
33:03 Importance of Estriol and ER Beta
35:02 Estradiol in Breast Cancer Treatment
36:56 Trend-Driven Medical Misconceptions
38:06 Estrogen and BRCA Gene Studies
39:02 Estrogen’s Role in Dementia Prevention
41:14 Hormones and Whole-Body Health
43:10 Gut Health and Hormonal Regulation
45:08 7 Million Women Study Findings
47:51 Broader Health Benefits of Estrogen
49:56 Closing Reflections and Call to Action