129: Diagnosed but Still Not Better: What’s Being Missed in Women’s Hormone Care with Dr. Eugene Shippen

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons is joined by Dr. Eugene Shippen, hormone specialist best known for his early work in bioidentical hormone therapy and for authoring The Testosterone Syndrome. Together, they explore the overlooked biology behind endometriosis, breast cancer, and persistent hormonal imbalance, focusing on how aromatase-driven inflammation links these conditions and why standard treatments often miss the root cause.The conversation covers individualized vitamin D dosing, iodine’s role in thyroid and breast health, testosterone in women, and a clear, evidence-based approach to hormone replacement therapy, who it’s right for, who should avoid it, and why many women are being denied care unnecessarily.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How estrogen and inflammation drive hormone-positive breast cancerWhy breast tumors produce their own estrogen and what treatment often overlooksWhat endometriosis reveals about aromatase activity and breast cancer biologyWhy vitamin D functions as a hormone and how deficiency impacts breast cancer risk and outcomesThe role of iodine in breast tissue, dense breasts, and fibrocystic diseaseWhen hormone replacement therapy may be appropriate after breast cancer and when it is notEpisode Timeline00:00 Introduction to Hormonal Health05:06 Understanding Endometriosis12:28 Endometriosis and Breast Cancer Connections17:33 The Coimbra Protocol and Vitamin D22:15 Vitamin D's Role in Disease Prevention27:55 Individualized Vitamin D Dosing35:39 Monitoring Health Conditions37:03 The Role of Testosterone in Women's Health42:46 Understanding Iodine and Its Importance50:50 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Current Perspectives01:00:18 Breast Cancer and Hormone Replacement01:03:39 Environmental Factors Influencing Breast Cancer RatesTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons