Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief - especially for breast cancer survivors

Women under 50 may experience early-onset menopause as a result of cancer treatment. Kathrin Ziegler/DigitalVision via Getty Images Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief – especially for breast cancer survivors Published: July 30, 2026 8:07am EDT https://theconversation.com/flawed-studies-linking-hormone-therapy-to-breast-cancer-made-doctors-reluctant-to-prescribe-it-for-menopause-relief-especially-for-breast-cancer-survivors-277352 https://theconversation.com/flawed-studies-linking-hormone-therapy-to-breast-cancer-made-doctors-reluctant-to-prescribe-it-for-menopause-relief-especially-for-breast-cancer-survivors-277352 Link copied Share article Share article

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Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the “ menopause moment ” have brought it to the forefront of national conversation .

One form of treatment, called menopausal hormone therapy , can address several bothersome symptoms, particularly hot flashes, and can improve quality of life for some patients. It can also provide an added layer of heart health and bone protection for some.