Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk

In this episode we continue the conversation about complementary therapies and delve into the well known restorative effects of reflexology, a renowned source of relaxation for many, although there are a few sceptics out there who wonder how a bit of ‘fiddling with your feet’ can really help! To help us understand everything we’re delighted to welcome onto the podcast experienced reflexologis...

There’s a whole range of complementary therapies out there to choose from, is it all a load of hocus pocus…are they worth looking into to help give you that truly holistic approach when coping with symptoms associated with the menopause or looking to enhance your overall quality of life and wellbeing… To help us start to navigate our way through this topic we’re delighted to welcome back onto the...

Another hot topic to cover and one which has improved enormously in recent years. There still remains a disparity of experiences for employees between organisations, with each organisation having to look at what works for them and their staff. There are however some basics which everyone should be putting in place and to help guide us through this interesting topic we are delighted to welcome onto...

In this episode we discuss the 5 gynaecological cancers; vaginal, vulva, womb, ovarian and cervical. We are delighted to welcome onto the podcast clinical nurse specialist Tracie Miles. We cover the key red flag symptoms to look out for, the need to regularly self check certain areas and the importance of getting to know your own normal. We discuss the importance of cervical screening, more common...

Another important topic to cover and one which many of us ignore, to a certain extent, until something untoward happens…often out of the blue. We chat through the importance of looking into and taking preventative measures from as early an age as possible, very much taking a holistic approach. What are your bone cells actually up to as you move around day in, day out – there’s a lot going on! We e...

With the overlap of symptoms between neurodiverse conditions and the menopause it can all become a very complex topic…having a better understanding of how everything interacts is essential, especially where medication is concerned. To help to explain everything we’re delighted to welcome onto the podcast Trudi Roscouet who explains brilliantly what it can feel like being neurodiverse whilst going...

Looking after you heart health is a must for everyone, regardless of gender, but there remains a low level of awareness of the importance of heart health in women and then you get those fluctuating hormones into the mix aswell. We chat through the preventative measures everyone can look into…general awareness of risk factors, the importance of lifestyle factors, movement & exercise as well as&...

In this episode we focus on the importance of looking at what you’re eating & drinking and why it’s important not to exclude any of the major food groups, starting with the macro-nutrients. We’re delighted to welcome nutritionist, Jackie Lynch onto the podcast to talk us through everything in more details. We tackle the topic of those sugar spikes, not forgetting the importance of preventative...

2024 Christmas, end of year round up. We thought it would be nice to end the year with a one off episode to help you keep on track over the festive period and to provide a brief summary of some relevant key messages, now the NICE guidelines have been updated.  Don’t forget there are 2 series (6 episodes in each) already released, packed with an abundance of information for you to dip in and o...

Do menopausal symptoms have an impact on relationships, and do our relationships affect our views on and use of HRT …well, we’re all different, but for some people if can really have a significant impact.  For those it does affect, whether at home or within the workplace, we’re delighted to say Dr Claire Macaulay has joined us again, this time with her other hat on as a sex and relationship t...

No one is too young to be menopausal. Sadly this statement is true with a significant percentage of people falling into the POI bracket which means they will be under 40 years old and then a further group of people falling into the early menopause bracket which is between the ages of 40 and 45 years. We talk about the relevance of blood tests and how to provide adequate support and treatment. We c...

Periods… wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a period free life, just saying… Currently HRT is the first line treatment for menopausal symptoms but, there is no way of predicting how you as an individual might react to HRT before trying it and remember, we’re all different. Why it’s important to have a check up 3 months after starting HRT - what side effects are normal to experience and what should y...

CBT is a fabulous option to consider if HRT isn’t a viable option; either you can’t take it, don’t want to take it or it just doesn’t suit you.  CBT also works really well in combination with HRT. Dr Becky Smithson joins us to give us an insight into how it all works alongside explaining the human stress response… You will also learn that CBT isn’t just useful when going through the menopausa...

HRT and the risk of hormone dependent cancers like breast cancer. HRT is such a complex topic which, combined with people’s perception of risk, can all become very confusing and for some far too daunting to even consider…we run through further pros & cons. Remember there’s a potential risk with any medication you chose to take…we continue to discuss the well researched benefits and risks of HR...

We’ve decided to take the bull by the horns and tackle the huge topic of HRT. In this episode we discuss which hormones we’re actually talking about that tend to flip about and go all wonky. We talk about tweaking the type, dose and route… taking an individualised approach and what is the ‘window of opportunity’. We run through the benefits and risks, touching on why you might not want to take HRT...

What a huge impact these symptoms can have on your quality of life yet, remarkably, they remain some of the most under reported & under treated ones. We completely understand that it can be very embarrassing going and talking about these symptoms but there is so much help you can get alongside things you can do yourself so please don’t hesitate to seek out professional help & get referred...

These are some of the most under reported, under treated symptoms and fall into the category of your longterm symptoms, although we realise that for some of you the others you might be experiencing can often feel like long term ones as well!  We go through a quick recap about your basic anatomy…this can often be a tad hazy for a few folk and then straight into the nitty gritty of all the pote...

Thankfully there has been increased awareness about these symptoms in relation to the Menopause in recent years. They are incredibly common and can be some of the most debilitating symptoms that people will experience…but don’t forget, not everyone will experience these symptoms. It can be challenging for some people to identify the cause of these symptoms, as it’s not always related to hormones -...

We continue to take a holistic approach as we discuss the symptoms which are often surprising ones for many people when it comes to the menopause… those joints aches & pains, as well as thinking about your long term bone health. We chat about the importance of preventative measures to take alongside the options available to cope with these symptoms. Do we all need to take Hormone replacement t...

We’re talking hot flushes & night sweats, also known as those vasomotor symptoms - but maybe you’re one of the lucky individuals who never experiences any of these, or you might have cold chills instead.  We discuss why you can experience them in the first place, what options are available for you to help manage these symptoms, including what you can do yourselves to gain a better quality...

 Flipping Estrogen. In this introductory episode we chat through some of the basics about the menopause. Why there is such a range of symptoms & why we all have such differing experiences. We discuss diagnosis & blood tests and we touch on the variety of different symptoms associated with the menopause - which will be discussed in further episodes, alongside the many options available...