10/22/2025
Estrogen is not the enemy ⤵️
This month, as we raise awareness around breast cancer and menopause, let’s also raise awareness around truth!
When we label estrogen as “bad,” we plant a seed in our mind that something intrinsic to being female is dangerous. It breeds shame, fear or mistrust. It disempowers us, and we need to let that s**t go!
Women deserve the space, the science, and the support to make empowered decisions about their care.
Vaginal estrogen has been proven safe, even in women with a prior estrogen-positive cancer diagnosis, to help with:
→ chronic urinary tract infections
→ pain with in*******se
→ vulvar/vaginal discomfort
→ vulvar atrophy
→ libido
→ incontinence
→ nighttime waking to urinate
→ and more!
And in some situations, systemic HRT may still be considered when quality of life demands it — the key here is informed consent.
A flat no removes choice, limits discussion, and erases the individual experience of each woman.
True informed consent means acknowledging both risks and benefits and allowing the patient to decide what’s right for her.
You are a grown ass adult, with the ability to make your own decisions, and your healthcare team should understand that and be open to conversations should you wish to have them.
Ready to talk about it further? Here’s how to connect with Dr. Tapp Leonard, ND:
1️⃣ Book a 10-minute phone call for those who are not currently part of the clinic
2️⃣ Book a 30-minute consultation (or longer if needed) for current PCNM patients
