Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OB-GYN and 20-year breast cancer survivor, specializes in menopause management and the unique healthcare needs of female cancer survivors. This episode covers topics like the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study, breast cancer risk, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), vaginal estrogen, and the genital urinary syndrome of menopause. Dr. Menn shares her experience to dispel misconceptions, dispel fear around hormone therapy, and provide actionable insights for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):
(0:00) Intro/Teaser
(6:00) Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer Misconceptions
(13:00) Hormone Therapy Myths and Truths
(23:00) Menopause, Breast Cancer, and Hormone Therapy
(36:00) Navigating Menopause After Breast Cancer
(41:00) Navigating Hormone Therapy Post-Breast Cancer
(55:00) Hormone Therapy Myths and Truths
(1:04:00) Effects of Estrogen Decline on Women
(1:17:00) Improving Clinician Education on Menopause
(1:30:00) Empowering Women in Menopause Conversations
(1:31:00) After Party - Takeaways from Dr. Stephanie
Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep412/
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