"Straight Talk About Hormones and Women's Health" is an educational outreach activity of HER Place, Inc., and is not intended to provide individual medcial advice over the internet. The program content is based on the clinical experience and medical training of the host and on peer-reviewed international scientific articles available. Every attempt has been made to present current and accurate information as of time of pulication. Discussion of health issues on this show is definitely not meant to be a substitute for careful medical evalutation and treatment by a qualified, licensed health professional. Each woman's health needs, risks and goals are different and should be developed with medical supervision for personalized advice, answers to specific medcial questions and individual recommendations. The host of this show does not recommend starting any new treatment, changing any medication you may be taking, or using over-the-counter hormone preparations without consulting your personal physician. This show is intended for educational purposes only, and use of the information is entirely at the listener's discretion. The show host cannot be responsible for any adverse reactions arising directly or indirectly from any suggestions that may be discussed on the show, and specifically disclaim any liability from the use of this content. All of the patient vignettes included on the show are actual patients from the host's medical practice and have not been created for this show. Names, and if necessary, identifying details, have been changed to preserve patient confidentially but these changes do not alter the actual clinical information, lab results, patient comments or treatment being presented.