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Advocates Urge Open Menopause Talks, Highlight HRT Benefits

10/23/2025

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Heather Lawson and Alison Edwards advocate for open discussions about menopause to dispel stigma and support those affected.
Heather Lawson runs a wellbeing program to help women navigate midlife.
Research indicates that starting hormone replacement therapy at least 10 years before menopause may lower risks of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke.
Experts caution that HRT should be approached cautiously, especially for individuals with a history of breast cancer.

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Heather Lawson and Alison Edwards advocate for open discussions about menopause to dispel stigma and support those affected.
Heather Lawson runs a wellbeing program to help women navigate midlife.
Research indicates that starting hormone replacement therapy at least 10 years before menopause may lower risks of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke.
Experts caution that HRT should be approached cautiously, especially for individuals with a history of breast cancer.