DR LOUISE NEWSON: A wild chat about menopause

Dr Louise Newson (British GP; hormone specialist) is regarded as the “medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution”. For two decades women have been denied treatment for a debilitating condition that affects more than half the population, thanks to one (faulty) study that linked hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to cancer. Louise has been on a mission to undo the damage and educate women on their real choices.In this chat, I try to cover off what every woman I know is asking right now:Is HRT safe or not?How do I weigh up the risks and benefits?How do I know which hormone, how much and when?Are there Big Pharma interests at play?Do I need to take it if I’m healthy?And, Is it just me or has perimenopause and menopause got worse for this generation?NOTE: The next episode is a follow-up, where I get Louise to answer the granular, intimate menopause questions posed by the Substack community! Don’t miss it.SHOW NOTESTo connect with Louise, and to check out her resources on menopause and peri-menopause, follow this linkYou can download Louise's Balance app here Get hold of her books hereAnd here’s that New York Times article on menopause--If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it’s where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet’s connect on Instagram and WeAre8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.