Does vaginal estrogen carry the same risk as oral estrogen? I discuss estrogen pills and creams versus vaginal DHEA and ospemifene for menopausal dryness.

Cancers, clots, and dementia? For more on the risks of systemic hormone “replacement” therapy for menopause, see How Did Doctors Not Know About the Risks of Hormone Therapy? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-did-doctors-not-know-about-the-risks-of-hormone-therapy/).

This was the second video in a three-part series. If you missed the first one, see The Best Moisturizers and Lubricants for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-moisturizers-and-lubricants-for-vaginal-menopause-symptoms).

Soy Milk for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/soy-milk-for-vaginal-menopause-symptoms) is next.

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