17: Sexual Health And Hormone Therapy After Cancer
Don't forget to check out The Breast Cancer Freedom Workshop, happening November 18-20, 2025. Learn more here > The Breast Cancer Freedom Workshop: https://flourishaftercancer.com/breastcancerfreedom
You finish treatment. You’re ready to get back to “normal life,” but no one warned you that intimacy and sexual health might feel like an uphill battle. Painful intercourse, dryness, lack of desire, mood changes, and even body image shifts after surgery — they all add up to feeling like your body doesn’t fully belong to you anymore.
And yet, this part of healing is rarely talked about.
In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Chauvin, ND, to tackle the sexual health impacts of cancer treatment head-on — and, more importantly, what you can do about them.
⚠️ This is a must-listen if:
• You’re navigating menopause after cancer (natural or medically induced)
• You’ve struggled with painful sex, vaginal dryness, or low libido after treatment
• You feel hesitant or fearful about using vaginal estrogen or hormone therapies
• You want to feel more confident and connected in your body again
💊 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why so many women enter menopause during cancer treatment — and how that affects long-term health
• The ripple effects on heart, bone, and brain health (and why sexual health deserves equal focus)
• Why painful intercourse, vaginal dryness, and low libido are so common — and evidence-based ways to address them
• The role of vaginal moisturizers, vaginal estrogen, and testosterone — what’s safe, what’s not, and when to start
• How to make treatment practical (different forms, less mess, better comfort)
• What the current research says about vaginal estrogen in breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers
💡 You’ll leave this episode with:
• A science-backed understanding of sexual health options after cancer
• Clarity on what’s safe for your diagnosis and subtype
• Practical tools to reduce pain, dryness, and discomfort
• Permission to reclaim intimacy as part of your healing — without guilt or fear
I’m Dr Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with thousands of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using science-backed nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplement strategies—so they can feel confident, strong, and free to enjoy life again.
✨ EPISODE RELEVANT RESOURCES:
• The Breast Cancer Freedom Workshop: https://flourishaftercancer.com/breastcancerfreedom
• Supporting Sexual Health Handout + Breast Cancer Thrivers Recipe Book https://flourishaftercancer.com/breastcancerrecipes
👉 Follow Dr Ashley Chauvin, ND:
• Instagram: @ashleychauvin_nd
• Website: https://drashleychauvin.com/
✨ BEST FREE RESOURCES:
• The First 4 Steps To Staying Cancer-Free: HERE
• The Blood Test Clarity Guide For Cancer Survivors: HERE
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Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these videos and podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, medications, or lifestyle. Content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care.
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