83: Dr Corinne Menn: Breast Cancer and Menopause Management

Dear Menopause

The need for better management of symptoms for women in surgically or medically induced menopause is undeniable.
In this episode, we navigate through the complexities of menopause and breast cancer, with Dr Corinne Menn, a board-certified OBGYN and a breast cancer survivor, shedding light on this often overlooked and too often dismissed topic.
Not only does Dr Menn share her journey with us, but she also highlights the urgent need for education in this area.
Dr. Menn's unfiltered discourse on her journey through menopause and breast cancer treatment is insightful and empowering. We dive deep into the ethical responsibility of doctors who induce forced menopause states, and the challenges in distinguishing between menopause and chemotherapy symptoms.
We also discuss the controversial issue of hormone therapy for breast cancer survivors and explore the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on breast cancer risk and the potential benefits of HRT. We also include the importance of non-hormonal methods for managing menopausal symptoms.
I'm proud that this episode is a powerful narrative that combines personal experiences with evidence-based discussions.
Resources:
Dr Corinne Menn - website
Dr Corinne Menn - Instagram
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Chapters

1. 83: Dr Corinne Menn: Breast Cancer and Menopause Management (00:00:00)

2. Menopause & Breast Cancer (00:00:01)

3. Chemo Symptoms vs Menopause Challenges (00:12:55)

4. Menopausal Treatments for Breast Cancer Survivors (00:25:06)

5. Estrogen-Dependent Breast Cancer and Hormone Replacement (00:30:42)

6. HRT Options for Breast Cancer Survivors (00:42:43)