Why Won't Doctors Prescribe Hormone Replacement Therapy? Unpacking the Hesitation
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In 2002, a large clinical trial called the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) was halted after initial findings suggested an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke in women on combined HRT. This influential study prompted a significant decline in HRT prescriptions and created lasting apprehension, leading many patients to question **why won't doctors prescribe hormone replacement therapy?**.
