Why Younger Women Are Getting Breast Cancer at Record Rates (And How to Reduce Your Risk)

A normal mammogram can bring a real sense of relief. But when it comes to understanding your breast cancer risk, what else should you know? Today, I’m joined by OB/GYN and SHE MD podcast co-host Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi. Helping women get answers about their health has been central to her work for decades. Yet when she faced her own breast cancer diagnosis, she experienced the same dismissal so many of her patients had described. You’ll learn: How to understand your breast cancer risk, even without a family history What to ask about your breast density and screening options Why irregular cycles, acne, and weight changes may be connected Why painful periods shouldn’t be something you simply learn to live with How to approach hormone replacement therapy with your personal risks and needs in mind Dr. Aliabadi made a point that really stayed with me. Understanding your health is part of advocating for yourself. You don’t need to have every answer. But knowing what to ask and having a doctor who listens to what you’re experiencing can help you make more informed decisions about your care. Last Chance to Vote in the Signal Awards This is the final week to help The Dr. Hyman Show win a Signal Awards Listener’s Choice Award. If these conversations have helped you think differently about your health, I’d be grateful for your vote. Just create an account and vote by October 15. If you’ve already voted, thank you. Your support means a lot to me. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman’s Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hymanhttps://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journalhttps://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Perfect Amino, Cozy Earth, Seatopia, BON CHARGE, Made In, and Rho. Help fill protein gaps at bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off. Upgrade your sleep setup with cozyearth.com and enjoy 30% off with code HYMAN. Find a cleaner source of seafood. Check out seatopia.fish and use code HYMAN for free shipping on your first order. Explore red light products at boncharge.com/hyman and enjoy 15% off with code HYMAN. Explore kitchen essentials at madeincookware.com and save 10% off your first order with code DRHYMAN10. Explore science-backed products at rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN for 20% off the entire site. (0:00) Dense Breasts and Missed Cancers (3:02) Breast Cancer Risk and Dismissal (8:41) Thaïs Aliabadi’s Diagnosis Story (14:08) Mammograms, Density, and Better Screening (20:58) Genetic Testing and Polygenic Risk (24:17) Metabolic Health and Cancer Risk (30:01) Dismissed Women and Pelvic Ultrasound (35:32) PMOS, Insulin Resistance, and Inflammation (48:08) Lowering Risk Through Lifestyle (53:48) Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer (59:03) PMDD, Dismissal, and Women’s Health