156 : The Truth About Hormones, Progestins, and the Breast Cancer Myth

Dr. Jenn Simmons and Dr. Erica Schwartz on hormones, individualized care, and questioning mainstream medicineDr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Erica Schwartz for a candid conversation about women’s health, hormone replacement, and the importance of individualized care. They discuss why hormone therapy is gaining renewed attention, why many providers are not adequately trained to prescribe it, and how patients can make more informed decisions about their health.They also explore breast screening, overdiagnosis, metabolic health, medical fear, and the value of having a trusted provider who looks at the whole person. Together, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Schwartz challenge one-size-fits-all medicine and make the case for thoughtful, relationship-based care.What You'll Learn:Why hormone therapy requires better provider education, not just wider accessHow outdated medical training continues to affect women’s healthWhy individualized care is often more important than rigid protocols The difference between breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, and overdiagnosisWhy metabolic health is central to breast health and long-term wellnessHow watchful waiting can sometimes be safer than immediate testing or biopsyWhy progesterone and synthetic progestins should not be treated as the same thingWhat women should consider before using supplements, peptides, or extreme dietsWhy having a trusted healthcare provider can prevent conflicting and unnecessary treatmentsHow patients can question medical assumptions while taking greater responsibility for their health Timestamps00:00 - Why hormone conversations are surging and why training matters02:10 - Dr. Schwartz’s path from conventional medicine to individualized care04:00 - Medical paternalism, discrimination, and resistance to change15:46 - Why mammography is diagnosis, not prevention17:32 - Hormone replacement, oral estrogen, and breast cancer concerns24:07 - Perimenopause labels, social media, and inadequate training30:30 - Why relationships matter more than protocols and lab results43:13 - Watchful waiting, breast biopsies, and the value of doing less45:55 - Metabolic health as a foundation for breast cancer prevention56:34 - Questioning mammography and taking responsibility for your care60:08 - Why modern medicine needs more time for patient relationshipsTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working 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/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website:  https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons