84. Can you use hormone therapy with a history of vascular risk, and what is Factor V Leiden Mutation?

Its time to discuss the use of hormone therapy in women with a history of vascular conditions. That includes a history of a blood or lung clot and women who have had a stroke or other blood condition. Dr. Hirsch breaks down the baseline risk for blood clots and then divulges into more complex medical histories. This much-requested topic is ready for your ears. Enjoy! MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: GET THE FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10 Follow Dr. Hirsch on youtube for weekly videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAeWep_qZiP7QeR7ogcCPA Say hi on instgram: https://www.instagram.com/hormone.health.doc/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherhirschMD For a deeper dive, Dr. Hirsch hosts the course “The Complete Guide to Menopause” which is available at this link: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/menopause/?product_id=2919066&coupon_code=MENO Website: www.heatherhirschmd.com

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Confused about what to expect in midlife? Wondering how to treat mysterious symptoms like night sweats or stubborn weight gain? I got you. Welcome to my podcast, where I give you the straight tea on everything from painful sex to heart health. I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, a board-certified internist, accredited menopause specialist, founder of the menopause clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and former faculty at Harvard Medical School. Currently, I am the CEO and Founder of Health by Heather Hirsch and run a private telemedicine practice, and wrote the book "Unlock Your Menopause Type"