General Discussion

That said, if you read the European medical literature, the risks from hormone replacement for heart attack, dementia, and stroke in those women who would benefit from it were demonstrably low and the benefit high. Not zero risk, especially for blood clots in those women predisposed, but hopefully, the women who are at risk from coexisting conditions will still be counseled appropriately.

That said, for decades, hormone treatment was used in Europe to treat menstrual migraines in young girls and women who suffered horrifically from them, yet few providers (especially with male providers) would prescribe them in this country. This went on for decades, as I said, despite the overwhelming accumulating data underscoring its value.

So, while I do not advocate ZERO labeling of risk for this or any other prescription medication that warrants it, there is some middle ground. And yes, I still maintain RFK Jr. was more than willing to turn away from this issue, as it is not something he can readily exploit.