What: A recent documentary on menopause made a big splash, but some experts are criticizing it for overstating the risks of cancer and heart disease associated with hormone replacement therapy. They argue that the film ignores substantial evidence indicating that hormone therapy can be safe and beneficial for many women when used appropriately.
Key line: “The Federation of State Medical Boards, a nonprofit that represents dozens of state boards around the US, accredited the film for physicians. This means they can gain needed continuing medical education credit if they watch the film along with a webinar that includes a discussion of the subject.”
Source: Stat News // https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2024/11/21/menopause-women-hormones-documentary-misinformation-estrogen-progesterone/