HRT, Breast Cancer Risk & Vaginal Estrogen: Risks & Myths Explained with Dr. Corinne Menn

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. StephanieResources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep412/We are grateful to our sponsors:BEAM MINERALS - Replenish essential minerals your body needs to help with fatigue, muscle cramping, hair loss, anxiety, and imbalances with your adrenals, hormones, and blood sugar. Visit https://beamminerals.com/better for 20% off of the entire store. The discount is auto-applied at checkout.ONESKIN - Get to the root of hair loss and thinning with OneSkin's new peptide scalp serum, OS1 Hair. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER.TIMELINE - Improve energy at the cellular level with Mitopure. Save 10% at https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER.JASPR - Protect your health with quality air purification. Visit https://jaspr.co/ESTIMA and use code ESTIMA for an exclusive deal. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.