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Suzanne Somers looks great. In interviews and a series of books, the actress attributes her seeming agelessness--not to mention increased energy, libido, and a host of other benefits--to her use of "bioidentical" hormones. Let's get a few things straight right off the bar. Hormones won't make you look like Suzanne Somers. Hormones won't make you young again. Nothing will make you young again. You will age, unless you die.
OK, just had to get that out of our systems. Certainly, we all want to stay healthy as long as possible. Many practices contribute to healthy aging, including exercise, not smoking, and avoiding heavy alcohol use. Enjoyable activities help too, like socializing, getting enough sleep, relaxing and having fun. But, alas, there's no magic pill (or cream) and Ms. Somers' promotion of hormone drugs hurts women's health. The truth is, post-menopausal use of hormones has well-known dangers.
First, let's address menopausal hormone therapy (HT) in general. HT should only be...
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