Making Menopause Matter

• Understanding HRT and Other Options

  Welcome to episode seven of Making Menopause MatterIn this episode I am delighted to be joined by Vikram Talaulikar. Vikram is a specialist in reproductive medicine and associate professor in womens health at University College London. He is also a recognised menopause specialist and trainer. Vikram explains many of the treatment options available for menopause and we take a dive into some of the myths and misinformation around hormone replacement therapy. To follow Vikram on Instagram visit @menopausecliniclondonTo learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit https://menopausesupport.co.uk/To get in touch email [email protected] follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrinkTo follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupportTo learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

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• Optimising Self Care

  Welcome to episode six of Making Menopause MatterMenopause can be an opportunity to conisder improving self care, but only if that is accompanied by having the right information, care, and support at the right time. In this episode we consider some of the potential options for improving self care during menopause and beyond. I am delighted to be joined again by my friend, registered nutritionist, Mel Wakeman, who guides us through the confusing world of nutrition and supplements.And remember that self care is not selfish, it is vital, particularly during the menopause transition.To contact Mel visit https://www.wakemannutrition.com/To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit https://menopausesupport.co.uk/To get in touch email [email protected] follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrinkTo follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupportTo learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

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• Mental Health And Brain Fog

  Welcome to episode five of Making Menopause MatterPlease note this episode includes content that discusses suicidal thoughts.In this episode we talk about the psychological and cognitive symptoms of menopause. The mental and emotional impact of menopause is something that is very close to my heart, both personally and professionally, as someone who experienced a mental health crisis, and supports others through their menopause experience.  I am delighted to be joined by my friend Mel Wakeman, who shares her experience of perimenopause and the effect on her mental, emotional, and cognitve health and her light bulb moment when someone asked if she might be neurodivergent. To contact Mel visit https://www.wakemannutrition.com/To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit https://menopausesupport.co.uk/To get in touch email [email protected] follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrinkTo follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupportTo learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

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• The Unspoken Symptoms - Vulvas, Vaginas and Bladders

  Welcome to the fourth episode of Making Menopause MatterIn this episode we talk Vulvas, Vaginas and Bladders, including, why using the right terminology is so important, the genitourinary symptoms of menopause, sexual health, cervical screening tests, Lichen Sclerosus, Vulva cancer and much more. I am delighted to be joined by two guests, firstly, my friend and fellow menopause campaigner Sam Evans. Sam is a former nurse and sexual health and pleasure expert and co-founder of Jo Divine, an online sex toy company. Also joining me is Clare Baumhauer, who talks to me about her experience of lichen schlerosus and vulva cancer, and how her experience has led her to create resources to help raise awareness and to educate and support others. To follow Sam on Instagram visit @samtalkssexTo visit Jo Divine https://www.jodivine.com/To follow Clare on Instagram @vulvalcancerukawarenessTo visit the website https://www.lsvcukawareness.co.uk/To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit https://menopausesupport.co.uk/To get in touch email [email protected] follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrinkTo follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupportTo learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

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• Physical Symptoms - So Much More Than Hot Flushes

  Welcome to the third episode of Making Menopause MatterIn this episode I discuss the physical symptoms of menopause with GP and menopause specialist Dr Claire Phipps. We look at what the symptoms can potentially be, why they happen, and some of the things that can exacerbate and relieve those symptoms.To follow Claire on Instagram visit @themenopausegpTo learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit https://menopausesupport.co.uk/To get in touch email [email protected] follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrinkTo follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupportTo learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

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