173 - The challenges of accessing menopause treatment as a young woman

173 - The challenges of accessing menopause treatment as a young woman

In this episode, Georgina talks openly about her struggles to get a diagnosis for her erratic periods since she was 15. In her early 20s, her concerns around fertility were brushed off and she acknowledges she didn’t have the strength and resolve to pursue the issue. Georgina then began to experience low mood, muscle fatigue, joint pains, hot flushes and night sweats. When her mental health dipped further, this became the tipping point and with the help of a supportive mother, Georgina pushed for a formal diagnosis and treatment for her debilitating symptoms.

Dr Louise Newson explains the impact of premature ovarian insufficiency and the risk a lack of hormones presents to your future health. Georgina shares the struggle she went through to access the right type and dose of HRT and reminds others to advocate for yourself to get the right help.

Georgina’s three tips to young women:

  1. Talk openly with other women about periods, sex and vaginal dryness to understand what is and isn’t common
  2. Do your own research about your symptoms and the menopause to get enough knowledge to advocate for yourself
  3. Be patient with your HRT and give it time to work

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