The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLeading menopause expert and GP, and founder of The Menopause Charity and free menopause support app called balance, Dr Louise Newson, hosts the menopause and perimenopause information podcast, helping women receive unbiased, evidence-based, and holistic advice and treatment.
Every woman‘s experience of menopause is different and some may not find it a pleasurable or positive experience. Having menopause symptoms can really affect your life in a detrimental way and not enough women talk about their menopause. There is still much uncertainty about what the menopause means and how it can be managed and I hope my podcasts will empower you with the necessary information to make informed decisions regarding any treatment and lifestyle changes, and helps you turn your menopause into a positive experience that doesn‘t negatively impact your life.
For the latest free, unbiased, evidence-based information and advice visit www.balance-menopause.com, formally known as My Menopause Doctor.
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Episodes
S1E6 Importance of discussing menopause early - Dr Louise Newson with Meg Mathews & Athena Lamnisos
July 16, 2019 11:42 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBDr Newson talks with Meg Mathews & Athena Lamnisos, CEO of charity Eve Appeal, about best times to discuss menopause with women & children. Menopause being on the curriculum has had a mixed response, but as it can cause many different symptoms, which can go unrecognised for years, it’s essential we start the conversation early so children can recognise potential symptoms in themselves & others & become aware of the health risks of the menopause & optimise health. The Eve Appeal Meg's Menop...
006 Importance of discussing menopause early - Meg Mathews, Athena Lamnisos & Dr Louise Newson
July 16, 2019 11:42 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBDr Newson talks with Meg Mathews & Athena Lamnisos, CEO of charity Eve Appeal, about best times to discuss menopause with women & children. Menopause being on the curriculum has had a mixed response, but as it can cause many different symptoms, which can go unrecognised for years, it’s essential we start the conversation early so children can recognise potential symptoms in themselves & others & become aware of the health risks of the menopause & optimise health. The Eve Appeal Meg's Menop...
005 Comparing hormones in menopausal women to teenagers - Nurse Tracy Rutter & Dr Louise Newson
July 09, 2019 19:15 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBDr Louise Newson discusses changing hormones with Nurse Tracy Rutter, who has had an interesting & varied career as an army nurse & a school nurse. Tracy talks about changing hormones in adolescent girls & comparisons with changing hormone levels in perimenopausal and menopausal women, her own experience of surgical menopause, how balancing her hormones really improved the quality of her life & her experience of working in the Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. Tracy's Three Take Home Tips: D...
S1E5 Comparing hormones in menopausal women to teenagers - Dr Louise Newson with Nurse Tracy Rutter
July 09, 2019 19:15 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBDr Louise Newson discusses changing hormones with Nurse Tracy Rutter, who has had an interesting & varied career as an army nurse & a school nurse. Tracy talks about changing hormones in adolescent girls & comparisons with changing hormone levels in perimenopausal and menopausal women, her own experience of surgical menopause, how balancing her hormones really improved the quality of her life & her experience of working in the Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. Learn more about Nurse Tracy Rut...
S1E4 Education about the menopause with Dr Louise Newson & Practice Manager, Sarah Baker
July 03, 2019 15:24 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMenopause education is not mandatory for healthcare professionals. Dr Newson discusses the importance of menopause education with Menopause & Wellbeing Centre Practice Manager, Sarah Baker who previously worked in a private hospital and ran educational events for doctors on various subjects. Sarah describes how women’s health events were always popular and, in her experience, doctors have a real thirst for knowledge regarding the menopause and safe prescribing of HRT. Learn more about Sara...
004 Education about the menopause - Practice Manager Sarah Baker & Dr Louise Newson
July 03, 2019 15:24 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMenopause education is not mandatory for healthcare professionals. Dr Newson discusses the importance of menopause education with Menopause & Wellbeing Centre Practice Manager, Sarah Baker who previously worked in a private hospital and ran educational events for doctors on various subjects. Sarah describes how women’s health events were always popular and, in her experience, doctors have a real thirst for knowledge regarding the menopause and safe prescribing of HRT. Sarah Baker's Three T...
S1E3 Menopause & depression - with Dr Louise Newson & GP & Menopause Expert, Dr Rebecca Lewis
June 27, 2019 14:18 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBSymptoms of depression commonly occur during the perimenopause/menopause. Here, Dr Rebecca Lewis discusses why symptoms can occur & ways of managing them with the right treatment. For many menopausal women, these symptoms are incorrectly diagnosed as depression; research shows around 70% of perimenopausal/menopausal women are inappropriately offered/given antidepressants. There is no evidence that antidepressants are beneficial for the low mood associated with changing hormone levels. Find ...
003 Menopause & depression - GP & Menopause Expert Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson
June 27, 2019 14:18 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBSymptoms of depression commonly occur during the perimenopause/menopause. Here, Dr Rebecca Lewis discusses why symptoms can occur & ways of managing them with the right treatment. For many menopausal women, these symptoms are incorrectly diagnosed as depression; research shows around 70% of perimenopausal/menopausal women are inappropriately offered/given antidepressants. There is no evidence that antidepressants are beneficial for the low mood associated with changing hormone levels. Find ...
003 Menopause & Depression - GP & Menopause Expert Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson
June 27, 2019 14:18 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBSymptoms of depression commonly occur during the perimenopause/menopause. Here, Dr Newson is joined by Dr Rebecca Lewis and together they discuss why symptoms can occur & ways of managing them with the right treatment. For many menopausal women, these symptoms are incorrectly diagnosed as depression; research shows around 70% of perimenopausal/menopausal women are inappropriately offered/given antidepressants. There is no evidence that antidepressants are beneficial for the low mood associat...
002 Improving Education About the Menopause - PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer & Dr Louise Newson
April 11, 2019 04:43 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this episode, recorded in conjunction with the Primary Care Women's Health Forum, Dr Newson talks with PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer about Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre and her passion and determination to improve education about the menopause. Primary Care Women's Health Forum
S1E2 Improving Education About the Menopause with Dr Louise Newson and PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer
April 11, 2019 04:43 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this episode, recorded in conjunction with the Primary Care Women's Health Forum, Dr Newson talks with PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer about Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre and her passion and determination to improve education about the menopause. Primary Care Women's Health Forum
001 Symptoms and Effective Treatment for Women Experiencing the Menopause - Dr Sarah Ball & Dr Louise Newson
March 19, 2019 00:40 - 37 minutes - 85.9 MBIn this first episode of a new podcast series recorded by Dr Louise Newson, founder and menopause specialist GP at Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre, Dr Newson discusses the symptoms and experiences of different patients with fellow GP and menopause expert, Dr Sarah Ball. Find out more about Dr Sarah Ball
S1E1 Symptoms and Effective Treatment for Women Experiencing the Menopause and Peri-menopause with Dr Louise Newson and Dr Sarah Ball
March 19, 2019 00:40 - 37 minutes - 85.9 MBIn this first episode of a new podcast series recorded by Dr Louise Newson, founder and menopause specialist GP at Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre, Dr Newson discusses the symptoms and experiences of different patients with fellow GP and menopause expert, Dr Sarah Ball. Find out more about Dr Sarah Ball