The Laura Dowling Experience19 Apr 2023

Dr. Sarah Callaghan- loneliness, libido, weight gain and anxiety- help yourself through perimenopause and menopause. #030

Dr Sarah Callaghan is a GP specialising in women's health. She is a wonderful doctor and a champion for women.

Perimenopause and menopause is quite the sexy topic at the moment but we answer the questions you really want answered...Can women help the loneliness and anxiety that they feel? Will testosterone give women the libido of a teenage boy? What can be done about the anxiety and the seemingly inevitable weight gain?

This is a podcast for anyone who has started or who is going through their perimenopause or menopause journey. It is for their partners, children, friends co- workers and anyone who wants to understand this topic a little better. This podcast will empower you to seek help and it will reassure you that you are not alone.

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