Breast Cancer Prevention & Menopause: Expert Advice with Dr. Lisa Larkin

Dr. Lisa Larkin, women's health internist and president of the Menopause Society, discusses the organization's rebranding and the importance of including primary care doctors in women's health. She highlights the development of non-hormonal menopause treatments like Fezolinitant and the need for more cardiovascular research. Dr. Larkin emphasizes personalized breast cancer risk assessment, screening for women with dense breasts, and educating about lifestyle factors like alcohol on cancer risk. She also addresses managing breast cancer treatment side effects and the need for better physician education in menopause and sexual medicine. The conversation concludes with exciting advancements in related research.


Takeaways
The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS) rebranded to reflect the growing interest and importance of menopause in women's health.
Including primary care doctors in women's health is crucial for comprehensive care and collaboration with OB-GYNs.
Fezolinitant is a non-hormonal option for menopause symptoms that works centrally on the brain to reduce hot flashes.
More research is needed to determine the impact of non-hormonal options on cardiovascular health and other menopause-related symptoms.
Breast cancer risk assessment and prevention should be personalized, taking into account factors like breast density and lifestyle.
There is a need for better education and training for healthcare providers on breast cancer risk assessment and prevention. Identifying women with extremely dense breasts is crucial for enhanced breast cancer screening.
Lifestyle factors, such as alcohol consumption, can impact breast cancer risk.
Managing the side effects of breast cancer treatment, such as hot flashes and sexual dysfunction, requires proactive approaches.
Education plays a vital role in empowering women to advocate for their own health.
Physician education in menopause and sexual medicine needs improvement.
Exciting advancements in menopause and sexual medicine research are on the horizon.


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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Rebranding of the Menopause Society
02:25 Including Primary Care in Women's Health
05:16 The Importance of Primary Care in Menopause Care
09:55 The Impact of the WHI Study on Hormone Therapy
11:23 Non-Hormonal Options for Menopause Symptoms
14:19 The Need for Research on Non-Hormonal Options and Cardiovascular Health
23:37 Personalized Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Education
26:00 Enhanced Screening for Women with Extremely Dense Breasts
27:09 The Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Breast Cancer Risk
29:03 Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
36:39 Empowering Women through Education
43:38 Improving Physician Education in Menopause and Sexual Medicine
45:24 Advancements in Menopause and Sexual Medicine Research


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