Gemma & Emma Podcast - Dr Louise Newson

Here is a bit of info Dr. Lousie sent us on menopause. There are so many misunderstandings surrounding the topic and so much scary media that can really sway your opinion. Our talk with the doctor debunks myths and eases your mind. Listen in and Happy New Year! Menopause “taboo” Dr Louise Newson www.menopausedoctor.co.uk The menopause is still a taboo and not talked about enough. So many women (and men) still do not understand enough about the many different symptoms that can be related to the hormone changes occurring in their bodies during the menopause and peri-menopause. The vast majority of women experience menopausal symptoms at some stage of their lives and symptoms vary from hot flushes and night sweats to feeling tired, irritable and having low-esteem. The psychological symptoms of the menopause should never be underestimated as these can really adversely affect family and work life. Most of my patients I talk to are really scared and worried about HRT so often turn to alternative treatments for their symptoms. However, what they do not realise is that for the majority of women under 60 years the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. HRT also works well to reduce future risk of heart disease and osteoporosis, which occur much more frequently in women who do not take HRT. There are many different types of HRT and I spend time with my patients working out the best type and strength of HRT for them. Women are all individuals and need to be treated as much. NICE guidance for patients: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23/ifp/chapter/About-this-information FB: https://www.facebook.com/LouiseNewsonMyMenopauseDoctor/ Instagram: @louise.newson Twitter @mymenopausedr Subscribe to The Lifestyle News Hound on iTunes: tinyurl.com/tlnhpodcast Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Lifestyle News Hound was recorded by Daniel Lucas of @DpictMedia and produced by Rebecca Huston. Music by Rebecca Huston.

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The Gemma and Emma podcast takes a new direction and a fresh look at all things lifestyle, relevant and innovative to salute women 40 plus. Hosted by Emma Forbes and Gemma Sheppard, it is both inspirational and aspirational with love, laughter and wisdom.