Episode

105 | Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: Breaking Down The Fear, Myths & Research With Dr. Susan Hardwick Smith

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Pleasure in the Pause: Midlife Conversations About Menopause, Sex & Pleasure
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May 27, 2026
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Summary

Hormone therapy after breast cancer is one of the most nuanced and emotionally charged conversations in women’s health. For decades, many women have been told the answer is simply: no. No discussion. No nuance. No consideration of quality of life, sexual health, bone health, brain health, or the individual woman sitting in the exam room. But what does the research actually say? In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, I welcome back Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith, board-certified gynecologist and ...