What Women Were Never Told About Hormone Therapy with Mia Scott

What Women Were Never Told About Hormone Therapy | Mia Scott, FNP What if the conversation around hormone therapy is missing some important context? In this episode of the Table Talk Podcast, Melody Hartzler sits down with Mia Scott, FNP, co-founder of Rixa Health, to unpack what women may not have been told about hormone therapy, menopause, and personalized care. Together, they discuss the history behind the fear surrounding hormone replacement therapy, the Women's Health Initiative, bioidentical hormones, breast cancer concerns, hormone testing, testosterone, progesterone, estrogen patches, and why individualized treatment matters. Mia also shares her experience discovering the gaps in menopause education during her own clinical training and why she believes women deserve more informed conversations about their options. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✔️ Why so many women are afraid of hormone therapy ✔️ What the Women's Health Initiative actually studied ✔️ The difference between bioidentical hormones and compounded hormones ✔️ How timing and individual risk factors can influence hormone therapy decisions ✔️ What hormone therapy conversations can look like after breast cancer ✔️ The role of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone ✔️ Why more hormone isn't necessarily better ✔️ The role of DUTCH testing and urinary hormone metabolites ✔️ How transdermal estrogen differs from other routes ✔️ Why personalized medicine and patient advocacy matter Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, considering hormone therapy, or simply trying to better understand the conversation around women's hormones, this episode offers an important discussion about asking questions, understanding your options, and making informed decisions with your healthcare provider. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always discuss your individual health circumstances and treatment options with a qualified healthcare professional. Connect with Mia Scott & Rixa Health 🌐 Rixa Health: https://rixahealth.com 🎙️ Health Without the System Podcast 📍 Rixa Women's Summit: October 10 in Toledo, Ohio + livestream options 📱 Instagram: @MiaScott_NP Connect with PharmToTable 🌐 https://pharmtotable.life #HormoneTherapy #Menopause #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #BioidenticalHormones #HRT #HormoneReplacementTherapy #FunctionalMedicine #TableTalkPodcast