{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Exploring menopause and breast cancer with Dani Binnington","description":"In this episode Laura speaks to Dani Binnington about the often overlooked impact of a cancer-induced menopause. They are also joined by Breast Cancer Now nurse Louise Grimsdell.\n\nThey discuss their experiences of the menopause, and many symptoms such as hot flushes, vaginal dryness, low libido, fatigue, joint pain, anxiety, depression, and weight gain, and the profound impact these symptoms can have on quality of life. They talk about practical ways to manage the symptoms and the importance of seeking support from healthcare professionals rather than suffering in silence.\n\nLaura, Dani and Lou talk about how significantly the menopause, especially after cancer, can affect so many aspects of life, and where to find support.\n\nFind Dani's organisation Menopause and cancer (https://menopauseandcancer.org/) and @menopause_and_cancer (https://www.instagram.com/menopause_and_cancer/)\n\nKey Topics\n03:35 Dani's diagnosis\n07:11 What is menopause?\n08:10 Dani's experience of menopause\n13:07 Laura's experience of menopause\n17:12 Dani on the NFP Menopause and cancer\n22:45 The ultimate goal\n25:17 Laura on the importance of acknowledging how the menopause affects you\n29:15 The most asked menopause questions\n34:27 What are hot flushes, and what can be done about them?\n43:04 The effect on menopause on sex and intimacy\n55:55 Dating and the menopause\n01:02:00 Affects on fertility\n01:08:55 Mental health\n01:13:35 Services of menopause and cancer\n01:14:35 The impact of exercise on symptoms of menopause\n01:21:14 Nutrition and diet\n01:25:15 Weight gain through menopause and cancer treatment\n01:28:11 Where to find support and resources","author_name":"Breast Cancer Now","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/4978682-breast-cancer-now","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43819236/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}