Women's Health Research Part 2: Major Studies

In this episode, host Dr. Karen Adams speaks with Dr. Marcia Stefanick about her work on pivotal women’s health research studies. Dr. Stefanick reflects on the design of the Postmenopausal Estrogen/Progestin Interventions (PEPI) Trial, which studied the effects of hormone replacement therapy on heart disease risk factors in postmenopausal women. The conversation explores how early findings shaped later studies, such as the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study and the Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS). ----------------------------------------------- Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform and join us as we explore evidence-based insights, expert interviews, and real stories to help reframe the menopause experience and empower people to thrive through midlife and beyond. 👉 Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode⁠! @StanfordMenopauseProgram ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Stanford Medicine or the Stanford Medicine Program in Menopause & Healthy Aging.