So many women experienced better health before The Big Scary Lie created against HRT because of Republicans not wanting women to live healthy lives. By creating lies about HRT, and everything beneficial to Americans, Republicans save their investors' (those 2 percenters) money by reducing responsibility. Once HRT was declared dangerous, insurance companies were no longer expected to pay for it. Look at the GOP. No more Roe, again removing healthcare that benefits women. Now the republicans want to stop birth control pills and IUD access. Remember, GOP also wants to steal our Social Security. HRT improves lives including my own life.

If only I had known these things 30 years ago. Please, please if you are a woman read this! Your life depends on the truth. This information is not being taught in medical school. But times are changing and women will no longer stay silent.

Please, please, please read this book. Debunks the WHI study that terrified us all away from hormone replacement therapy, describes the cognitive, cardiac, and functional benefits of Estrogen and helps us to understand why replacing Estrogen is so important for menopausal women’s quality of life. Please read it. Then give it to all your friends!

I just finished reading the book, Estrogen Matters, and found it to be very interesting. I have been taking bioidentical hormones for about 10 years, and I agree that estrogen matters, a lot. However, Dr. Bluming recommends taking Premarin and Provera. In case Dr. Bluming isn't aware, Premarin in a dosage of 0.625 mg. comes at a cost of $192.14 for a one-month supply, and that's not including the cost of a progesterone which is also necessary if a woman has her uterus. I have my bioidentical hormones made in a compounding pharmacy, which has worked very well for me. The information provided in the book, Estrogen Matters, is very much appreciated, particularly on bones and brains, and I agree with what the book has to say on these important concerns. Most women are in a difficult position when they become menopausal. It's either take hormone replacements or suffer from hot flashes, bone loss and Alzheimer's, all to come sooner or later. Women's bone loss starts as soon as menopause begins; that is, in most women. All this can be helped by taking hormones, and I agree that taking bioidentical hormone replacement has been a great help to my health. At age 70 (I entered menopause at age 53) I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. So I started taking bioidentical hormone replacement, even though I had a very difficult time finding a doctor who would prescribe them for me. I did locate a doctor who was listed in one of Suzanne Somers' books, but I had to drive 6 hours one way to his office. When I started taking bioidentical hormones (estrogen and progesterone), my bone scan showed my BMD in my lumbar spine to be .637. Through taking bioidentical hormones since 2009, my BMD in 2017 was .956. I exercise every day, eat well, and I credit bioidentical hormones with the improvement in my BMD where it is now. I am so grateful to Suzanne Somers and her books for the information she and doctors she interviewed provided for me and for women. I am grateful to Dr. Bluming and Carol Tavris for providing the information they provide in Estrogen Matters. I would like them to know that bioidentical hormones are very helpful, even essential for my bone health. I also at one time took Premarin and Provera. I did not do well on Provera or on any progestin. I have had absolutely no problems with taking bioidentical estrogen and bioidentical progesterone. I think Premarin is too expensive for most women. Health care and pharmaceuticals seem to be available only for the rich. This is not right.

I started with this book to become informed of my health as a woman. I’ve reached pre-menopause. I started having symptoms and have been afraid to try any HRT. Get informed be your own advocate. Do the research and find a doctor willing to listen and help you. Another great book to read is The New Menopause.

I have just slipped into menopause as a 54-year-old woman and I'm searching to find out how best to deal with my menopause symptoms. This book was suggested to me by a nutritionist. It speaks the truth about estrogen and how our female bodies need it for everyday life to help us with the aging process, and to feel stronger and healthier in our bodies. The definite recommended read to make educated and well-informed decisions for yourself.

Very informative. If you are a women in this stage of life, or even younger, it is an essential read.

I heard about this book while listening to an interview concerning HRT. I had heard about the Women’s Health Initiative study just like Most of the rest of the world, and also hadn’t heard the follow up revelations that were uncovered. What was written in this book I also found while researching via other avenues and Decided to go on HRT. What a huge change in my quality of life! My hot flashes are gone! I sleep 7-9 hours a night again. Now if I can lose weight I’ll be all set, the fact that I sleep at night should help with that, since I now have energy. MY THANKS TO THE AUTHORS and my doctor!!