• The WHI study was misinterpreted. Hormone therapy (HT) was unfairly labeled dangerous, leading to fear and under-treatment for an entire generation.

• The benefits are real: HT lowers the risk of colon cancer, fractures, diabetes, and even overall mortality. Estrogen alone reduces breast cancer risk.

• Menopause affects the whole body, not just hot flashes — from bone and brain health to joints, libido, and urinary function.

• Testosterone matters for women too. Women naturally have more testosterone than estrogen, and declines impact energy, sexual health, and urinary health.

• Vaginal estrogen is safe and effective. It relieves dryness, improves bladder health, and prevents recurrent UTIs — often for less than $15.

• Too few doctors are trained in menopause care. That gap has fueled unregulated “hormone clinics” — but safe, FDA-approved therapies exist.

• Menopause care impacts families and longevity. Supporting women through this stage improves marriages, health outcomes, and quality of life for everyone.

Bottom line: Hormone therapy, when prescribed responsibly, is safe, effective, and life-changing. Women deserve evidence-based options and compassionate care.

A major study in the early 2000s (the Women’s Health Initiative) created unnecessary fear around hormone therapy. Many doctors stopped prescribing it, leaving women to suffer.

But here’s what the data actually showed:

• Hormone therapy lowers the risk of colon cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes.

• Estrogen alone reduces the risk of breast cancer.

• Benefits far outweigh the minimal risks for most women.

Unfortunately, because of misinformation, most doctors in Queens (and across the U.S.) never received training in modern menopause care.

At our Queens office, we help women through perimenopause and menopause with personalized treatment plans. Hormone therapy may:

• Reduce hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog

• Improve mood, sleep, and energy

• Protect bones and prevent fractures

• Lower risk of cardiovascular decline

• Restore sexual health and comfort

• Prevent recurrent urinary tract infections

We also consider testosterone therapy for women, which supports libido, bladder health, and overall well-being.

Local vaginal estrogen is safe, inexpensive (as little as $13), and life-changing. It helps with dryness, painful intercourse, urinary urgency, and reduces UTIs by over 50%.

If every eligible woman in Medicare used vaginal estrogen, the U.S. would save billions in healthcare costs. Here in Queens, we see firsthand how it keeps our patients healthier and out of the hospital.

Many “hormone clinics” push expensive, unproven treatments. At Leva Medical, our family-run, board-certified team provides evidence-based, FDA-approved care tailored to you.

Located in Elmhurst, Queens, we serve women throughout:

• Jackson Heights

• Corona

• Forest Hills

• Astoria

• Flushing

• And the greater Queens/NYC area

We are proud to be one of the few practices in New York truly focused on safe, effective menopause and hormone therapy.

Menopause isn’t just about hot flashes. It’s about protecting your bones, brain, heart, and quality of life for years to come.

✅ If you live in Queens, NY and are struggling with menopause symptoms, know that safe, effective options exist.
✅ Our doctors at Leva Medical in Elmhurst are here to guide you with compassion and expertise.

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