When it comes to menopause care, the facts are better than the fears. In this Urology/OBGYN crossover episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland welcomes renowned urologist Dr. Rachel Rubin to explore various aspects of sexual health and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly for menopausal women. ---SYNPOSISDr. Rachel Rubin shares her career journey, expertise in sexual health, and the critical role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in managing menopause. She addresses common challenges and misconceptions, particularly around estrogen use, by demystifying the Women’s Health Initiative studies and emphasizing the proven safety and benefits of systemic and vaginal HRT. Dr. Rubin offers practical guidance on prescribing estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA, while highlighting her advocacy to remove outdated FDA black box warnings on vaginal estrogen. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, she empowers practitioners with evidence-based strategies and underscores the importance of education and research in advancing women’s health.---TIMESTAMPS---RESOURCESThe Peter Attia Drive episode with Dr. Rachel Rubin:https://peterattiamd.com/rachelrubin/ FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women:https://www.youtube.com/live/_2ZRlOivC5M?si=-Xynb_BmWz2sWf4mDr. Rachel Rubin’s Hormone Therapy for Early Adopters Course:https://rachelrubinmd.thinkific.com/courses/MHTCME