278 - World Menopause Month special: common questions answered, with Dr Rebecca Lewis

278 - World Menopause Month special: common questions answered, with Dr Rebecca Lewis

In a special episode to mark World Menopause Month, and ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Rebecca Lewis, co-founder of Newson Health.

Together they cover some of the most frequently asked questions about perimenopause, menopause and HRT, including:

  • When should I expect symptoms to improve after starting HRT?
  • How long can I take HRT for?

Plus advice on taking a holistic approach to menopause, tracking your symptoms, and talking to your healthcare professional.

Dr Rebecca also suggests three things women and healthcare professionals should consider about hormones:

  1. Know there is a difference between older synthetic hormones and body identical, natural hormones
  2. Be aware of the health benefits of HRT
  3. The importance of shared decision making and patient-centred care.

You can download the balance app here, and the Easy HRT prescribing guide mentioned in the episode here.

For more information on Newson Health, click here.

Dr Louise Newson’s first-ever live theatre tour, Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate, runs until 12 November. For more information and tickets, click here.

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