S3 Ep137: A Short History of Estrogen Therapy

“The physician who puts a woman on ‘Premarin’ makes her pleasant to live with once again- something for which husbands are grateful" 1960 Premarin ad The history of hormone therapy goes back over 100 years. And it didn’t start with horses; it started with cows. If there is a theme, it is that history continues to repeat itself, and following the money is as important as following the science. For more information on this topic: Episode 21: Say Yes! to Testosterone for Women Episode 122 Navigating Menopause Celebrity Style- Here We Go Again! Episode 66 Don’t Be Duped-Misleading Marketing and the FDA Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and should be used to supplement, not replace, care by your personal health care clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast. Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER’S FREE NEWSLETTER Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago’s top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News , and has been seen on The Today Show , Good Morning America , The Oprah Winfrey Show , CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20 , and World News Tonight . She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine. Subscribe and Follow Dr. Streicher on DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher Books by Lauren Streicher, MD Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina - A gynecologist’s guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy Come Again! A Guide to Midlife Libido and Orgasm (available for pre-order) To Find a Menopause Clinician Episode 46 Finding a Menopause Clinician Who Will Listen Midi Health joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high level menopause care and also takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi’s Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country. The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent. Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors that have an interest and expertise in menopause. If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher: The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org Menopause Masterplan Sessions. Dr. Streicher offers one on one and group informational and educational Menopause Masterplan sessions. For more information: https://www.drstreicher.com/menopause-master-plan