In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Louise Newson, a leading GP and Menopause Specialist, join us all the way from the UK. Dr. Newson has devoted her career to enhancing menopause care and education, ensuring women have access to the information and treatments they need during perimenopause and menopause.
Since founding the Newson Health Group in 2018, Dr. Newson has been a beacon of hope for women seeking evidence-based menopause care. She's also the creative force behind the acclaimed balance menopause support app and website, and her podcast is celebrated as the UK's top medical podcast. She is also the author behind the the Sunday Times No.1 bestseller "Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause" and "The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause,".
Today, we dive deep into the world of menopause with Dr. Newson, exploring everything from the basics of what menopause is to the intricacies of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). We'll discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:11 The difference between peri-menopause and menopause
06:17 Symptoms of (peri-)menopause
09:56 How the changes in hormones from menopause affect our body
12:56 Why do women go through menopause?
14:34 The medical history of menopause and hormone perception
15:31 Mental health challenges with womens health issues
16:12 How women can have good health after menopause
18:12 How common are menopausal symptoms
19:32 Oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone
21:52 Is HRT for menopause safe?
24:12 The conflicting evidence on increased risk of breast cancer with HRT
28:14 The benefits of bio identical hormones
31:00 Isn’t menopause a natural condition, why do we need to medicate it?
33:29 Lifestyle factors that influence menopause symptoms
38:38 Weight gain in menopause with HRT
40:29 How do I know its menopause and not another problem?
43:54 What Louise wants you to know
45:25 Where to find Louise
45:46 Outro
For more from Dr. Louise Newson:
newsonhealth.co.uk
menopause_doctor
Wishing you a great week!
Annette
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