If you've been doom-scrolling hormone headlines lately, you probably saw the panic around the FDA removing the boxed warning from vaginal estrogen. In this episode, we unpack what actually changed and why low-dose vaginal estrogen never belonged in the same risk category as systemic hormones. I walk you through the real differences between vaginal, transdermal, and oral estrogen and why your bloodstream cares a lot about the how, not just the what. We also look at the research on blood clots and breast cancer without the scary headlines. You'll hear why a tiny vaginal tablet is basically the quiet introvert of hormone therapy, how transdermal estrogen behaves differently once it hits your skin, and why your daily habits can shift these risks more than most people realize. If you've been wondering what's safe, what's shifting, and what all of this FDA chatter really means for your midlife hormones, this episode will leave you with clarity instead of confusion. Come listen. What's Discussed: (03:11) Why removing the boxed warning from vaginal estrogen actually makes sense (04:22) How low dose vaginal estrogen stays local instead of acting systemically (08:24) How the route of estrogen use changes clot risk (09:27) Why transdermal estrogen behaves differently than oral (12:17) What the research really shows about breast cancer risk (14:47) How lifestyle factors shift risk as much as hormone choice ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

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