Menopause & BRCA: Hormones and Cancer Risk With Dr. Bruce Dorr - Episode 292 #healthpodcasts #brca
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Dr. Bruce Dorr is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in OB/Gyn and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the American Urogynecology Society and the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopy. He became certified as a Biote medical practitioner in 2015 and provides hormone optimization with pellet therapy for both men and women. Dr. Bruce Dorr is the Senior Medical Advisor for Biote.
We dig into menopause timing, BRCA risk, HRT choices, and why estrogen isn’t the simple villain it’s made out to be. Dr. Bruce Dorr helps us distinguish between real cancer risk and fear, and map practical steps that protect both lifespan and day-to-day well-being.
• redefining perimenopause symptoms and timelines
• how progesterone loss disrupts sleep, mood, and cycles
• heavy bleeding, iron deficiency, and thyroid slowdown links
• toxins, stress, and insulin resistance as hormone disruptors
• BRCA risk, modern gene panels, and smarter screening
• estrogen metabolism pathways and detox support
• ovarian cancer risk and timing of oophorectomy
• prophylactic mastectomy tradeoffs and monitoring
• bioidentical vs synthetic: receptors, delivery, and risk
• oral vs transdermal estrogen safety differences
• pellets pros and cons: compliance vs flexibility
• HRT after cancer: options, limits, and quality of life
• building a personalized plan with labs and follow-up
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