The podcast which we hope will become your go to for anything to do with the menopause & related topics.Each episode will be packed with useful information & re...
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 therapist.Even if you don’t think you’ve got anything to worry about this is definitely worth a listen!Useful links & resources:The Eve Appeal: https://eveappeal.org.ukThe Squeezy app: https://squeezyapp.comWomen’s Health concern : www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheetsBritish Menopause society: thebms.org.uk/publications/tools-for-cliniciansMenopause Matters : www.menopausematters.co.ukLet’s Talk Menopause : www.letstalkmenopause.co.ukPleasure Possibility : https://www.pleasurepossibility.comLoveLab: https://bit.ly/RADICALCOUPLESTHERAPYClaire is offering a 50% discount on a LoveLab Relationship Diagnostics Call The 50% discount code for our audience is - LOVELABGIFTNHS inform: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and early menopause.
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 chat about the importance of replacing estrogen, if possible, if you go into an earlier menopause and we tentatively start to chat about testosterone…to be continued! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Side effects of HRT, menstruation and general bleeding problems.
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 you be concerned about.We discuss the importance of not mucking around with well researched regimes and what do we actually mean by regimes… plus the importance of keeping it as simple as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) an excellent alternative option.
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 menopausal transition, it’s useful throughout life, for all genders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HRT and the risk of hormone dependent cancers like breast cancer.
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 HRT…There are many alternative options to manage menopausal symptoms if you do develop breast cancer, we chat through what can become a bit of a balancing act…Is there a risk as an individual if you have a family history of breast cancer…and we’re delighted to be joined by our guest for this episode, Dr Claire Macaulay, an oncology doctor specialising in breast cancer who continues to simplify and explain the complexities around this topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The podcast which we hope will become your go to for anything to do with the menopause & related topics.Each episode will be packed with useful information & resources to help you make those more informed decisions.We will provide information you can trust with no ‘flim flam’ or doom & gloom.Useful links & resources:Women’s Health concern: www.womens-health-concern.orgMenopause Matters : www.menopausematters.co.ukLet’s Talk Menopause : www.letstalkmenopause.co.ukNHS inform: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-healthThe Menopause Matters;Let’s Talk Podcast is hosted by Dr Heather Currie MBE, founder of Menopause Matters & Ruth Devlin founder of Let’s Talk Menopause with Dr Becky Smithson.Heather is a gynaecologist with special interests in menopause, Premenstrual syndrome and cervical screening. She is a trustee and past chair of the British Menopause Society (BMS), Co-editor of post Reproductive Health, the journal of the BMS, Clinical advisor to Scottish government for the Women’s Health Plan for Scotland, and founder and MD of Menopause Matters, set up in 2001.Ruth is a registered nurse, an educator, a reflexologist & has training in cognitive behaviour therapy. She is the founder & MD of Let’s Talk Menopause, set up in 2012 working & collaborating across all sectors. She published the book, Men…Let’s Talk Menopause.Producer & audio engineer: Gregor ReidEpisodes of the Menopause Matters : Let’s Talk Podcast will land every week during Series 1 beginning 28 May 2024.Additional resources:·BMS : www.thebms.org.uk·NICE guidelines : www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23·Jackie Lynch/Nutritionist : www.well-well-well.co.uk·Squeezy app : www.squeezyapp.com ·Daisy Network : www.daisynetwork.org·The Eve Appeal : www.eveappeal.org.uk·Endometriosis UK : www.endometriosis-uk.org·The Royal Osteoporosis Society : theros.org.uk·PCOS : www.womens-health-concern.org/shop-items/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/·PMS: www.pms.org.uk/·CBT self help guide : ‘Living Well Through The Menopause' & ‘Managing Hot flushes and Night sweats; A cognitive behavioural self-help guide to the Menopause’ by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith: https://tinyurl.com/bde7f86kDr. Heather Currie of Menopause Matters and Ruth Devlin of Let’s Talk Menopause-----------------All the information given by Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk is protected by copyright and is not to be reproduced without our express permission. All information is as accurate as possible at time of recording and is for information purposes only. The information and support that the podcast Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk provides is for your own personal use. It is not intended to replace or substitute the conclusion and advice from any medical professional you may come in contact with. You should always seek advice from your healthcare professional regarding a medical condition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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