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You’re told it’s all in your head. That you’re too young. That it’s just stress. But what if the real reason you feel off is something no one’s talking about?
This week, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OB-GYN and breast cancer survivor, for a conversation about early menopause, hormone therapy, and why women who need answers the most are often dismissed the fastest.
As someone who’s personally gone through menopause three times (medically, chemically, and surgically) Dr. Menn knows firsthand what women are up against when it comes to their health. And she’s on a mission to challenge the medical gaslighting so many women face when they hit midlife and don’t feel like themselves anymore.
They talk about:
-The difference between perimenopause, premature menopause, and early menopause
-Why 1 in 8 women lose ovarian function early and what that means for long-term health
-How autoimmune disease, endometriosis, cancer treatment, and hysterectomy can trigger early menopause
-What your doctor probably isn’t telling you about hormone therapy even if you’ve had breast cancer
-The truth about castration in women and why that term matters
-How Dr. Menn’s own story is helping other women feel seen and heard
0:00 Intro
1:32 What’s the Difference Between Perimenopause and Premature Menopause?
4:20 Who Is Most at Risk for Early or Premature Menopause?
6:32 What Is the Pink Elephant of Menopause and Why It Matters
9:25 What Every Woman in Her 30s Needs to Know About Early Menopause
11:09 How Does Endometriosis Affect Menopause?
13:51 Why Women With PCOS Are Dismissed For Perimenopause
16:50 What To Do About The Birth Control Pill During Perimenopause
19:15 Premature Menopause And Your Cardiovascular Health
23:19 99.9% Of Women Can Use Vaginal Estrogen
31:20 Why You Need To Think About Osteoporosis Earlier Than You May Think
38:37 Dr. Corinne Menn’s Personal Story: Breast Cancer, Fertility, and Three Menopauses
46:12 Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer
52:54 BRCA Gene Testing
57:55 Are You A Weird Barbie?
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