How Fear of Hormone Therapy Harmed an Entire Generation

Well SupportedHormone therapy, specifically estrogen alone for women without a uterus, was associated with a decreased risk of getting and dying from breast cancer.

Not SupportedThe Women's Health Initiative study results were misunderstood and misinterpreted, leading to a decline in HRT prescription.

Well SupportedThere have been zero additional deaths due to HRT from breast cancer over the past 20 years.

Partially SupportedWomen who used estrogen in the Women's Health Initiative had a decreased risk of developing and dying from breast cancer.

Partially Supported

How Fear of Hormone Therapy Harmed an Entire Generation | Rachel Rubin, M.D.