Ep. 436 Fear-Based Choices: WHI’s Legacy & Breast Cancer Myths with Dr. Corinne Menn | Menopause & Breast Cancer
Today, I am honored to connect with Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society-certified practitioner. Dr. Menn is a 23-year breast cancer and premature menopause survivor and a BRCA carrier who draws on her personal experiences to assist other women in navigating their health challenges.
In our discussion, we explore the ways the Women’s Health Initiative has impacted Baby Boomers and how fear-based decision-making, particularly around breast cancer risks, has shaped women’s health. We discuss the timing hypothesis for hormone replacement therapy, breast cancer risks, and misleading stats and look into empowerment and the differences and biases that shape the experiences of women in perimenopause and beyond. We examine why osteoporosis is a silent disease and how hormone replacement therapy can reduce fracture risk by 30–50%, and tackle the effects of poor metabolic health, the challenges of receiving a diabetes diagnosis, and how statin therapy can influence the course of menopause and beyond. Dr. Menn also shares her personal story of resilience and empowerment.
This conversation with Dr. Corinne Menn is invaluable for all women- especially those with a history of breast cancer.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How the Women’s Health Initiative has caused fear-based decision-making among menopausal women
Why SSRI medications are inadequate in managing menopausal symptoms
How the fear of litigation has impacted clinical decision-making in modern medicine
The cardio-protective benefits of HRT
How HRT can help avoid the risk of breast cancer
Why starting HRT early is essential for cardiovascular health
How racial differences impact women in menopause
How early bone density screening can help prevent rapid bone loss during menopause
The metabolic changes that occur during menopause
How the lack of menopause education led Dr. Menn to experience premature menopause due to her breast cancer treatments
Bio: Corinne Menn, DO, FACOG, MSCP
Dr. Corinne Menn is a board-certified OBGYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Dr.Menn is also a 23-year survivor of breast cancer and premature menopause, a BRCA carrier,and uses her experience to help women navigate their health challenges. She has dedicated her medical practice to menopause management, the unique healthcare needs of female cancer survivors, and those at high risk for breast cancer. Now practicing exclusively through telehealth, Dr. Menn provides women’s health consultations and patient education. She is also a medical advisor and a prescribing doctor on Alloy, a menopause telehealth platform. Dr. Menn is an active member of the Menopause Society and a fellow of The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is a dedicated advocate and volunteer for the Young Survival Coalition, serving on their Council of Advisors, leading the Provider-Survivor support group, and serving on the Breast Cancer Alliance Research Grant Committee. She is a frequent speaker and podcast guest and has an active social media platform where she shares her mission of educating fellow clinicians and women on menopause and women’s health.
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