The Dr Vonda Show Hormones, Cancer Risk, and the Truth About Menopause with Dr. Corinne Menn | HFYH # 124
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Jun 3, 2025 Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OBGYN and 23-year breast cancer survivor, brings her expertise and personal experience to the important discussion of menopause care. She highlights the significant exclusion of groups like breast cancer survivors and women with endometriosis from menopause conversations. Dr. Menn emphasizes that many cancer survivors can safely use hormone therapy and explains the crucial role of progesterone post-hysterectomy. Her insights aim to empower women facing menopause and promote informed, compassionate care.
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Hormone Therapy Is Underused
- Only 4–6% of women now use menopausal hormone therapy despite evidence most benefit.
- Widespread provider misinformation and training gaps explain the low uptake.
Ask For A Pre-Op Hormone Plan
- Ask your surgeon pre-op: 'What is your plan for the abrupt estrogen deprivation you're about to cause me?'.
- Insist on a clear hormone plan and don't accept 'we'll see' as an answer.
Surgical Menopause Has Major Long-Term Risks
- Abrupt surgical menopause causes rapid bone loss, metabolic changes, sexual dysfunction and higher long-term mortality.
- Standard care is full HRT until natural menopause age unless a true contraindication exists.