On this weeks episode, I'm turning up the volume on a topic that affects millions of women but is still too often misunderstood: perimenopause and menopause.

Joinng host Jennie is Dr. Louise Newson: GP, renowned menopause specialist, author, and leading advocate for changing the narrative around women’s health. Dr. Newson has been instrumental in transforming how we talk about, and treat, perimenopause and menopause.

In the UK, there are around 13 million women currently going through perimenopause or menopause. That’s roughly a third of the female population, yet countless women are still struggling to get the support, care, and facts they deserve.

In this episode, we dig into what perimenopause actually feels like, how symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, joint pain, and sleep disturbances are often misdiagnosed or dismissed, and why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be life-changing.

We also tackle one of the biggest myths out there: the supposed link between HRT and cancer. Spoiler alert, research now shows that for most women, HRT is not only safe, but it can significantly reduce long-term health risks like osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, mental health and more. Yet, fear and misinformation still hold too many women back.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating midlife, going through or approaching perimenopause, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to understand why women deserve better information, better care, and better conversations around menopause.

Let’s stop allowing misinformation and fear mongering stop us from getting the right information, learning about what our options and RIGHTS are and getting the medical/health care we deserve! It will SAVE LIVES and help families.

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Instagram: @menopause_doctor , @newson.health , @balancemenopause

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