
What happens when menopause is brought on suddenly — through surgery or cancer treatment — instead of gradually? In this powerful episode, I answer a listener’s heartfelt question about supporting your body after surgical or treatment-induced menopause, especially when hormone therapy isn’t an option.
This listener was diagnosed with oestrogen-positive breast cancer at 41, entered chemical menopause through chemotherapy, and later underwent a full hysterectomy due to complications from tamoxifen. Now in remission, she wants to protect her heart, joints, and bones — and she’s not alone.
We explore:
- The key differences between natural, surgical, and chemically induced menopause
- Why symptoms may feel more intense and abrupt after sudden hormone loss
- The systems most affected when menopause is induced
- Practical, non-hormonal ways to support heart, bone, and joint health
- What the research (and my clinical experience) says about lifestyle and nutrition when HRT isn’t an option
If you’ve experienced medically induced menopause — or are supporting someone who has — this episode offers clear, compassionate guidance rooted in science and holistic care.
If you would like personalised, comprehensive one to one support from me to support you through chemical or surgical menopause then book a discovery call here where we can chat it through and see if we are a good fit.
Dive in and listen to episode 38 on your favourite podcast platform. Enjoy!
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