Side effects of HRT, menstruation and general bleeding problems.

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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.

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Side effects of HRT, menstruation and general bleeding problems.

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk

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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.

19 episodes

#Fitness #Medicine #Mental Health #Heather Currie and Ruth Devlin #Heather Curry #Ruth Devlin #Menopause #Hrt

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Menopause within the workplace 32:30

8 days ago32:30

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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 the podcast Neil Hudson-Basing. We chat through the need for a comprehensive menopause policy, why co-production and collaborative is important, gaining that valuable feedback from your employees. Having a structural approach to raising awareness and education, getting that kick start event in place which then starts to open up & normalise conversations. The need for putting in place follow up events using a range of formats to accommodate individual learning styles. What practical, reasonable adjustments can you facilitate for your staff which can make such a difference and provide genuine support. Then there’s the topic of allyship – what does that really mean and so much more! Definitely worth a listen, some really useful insights and practical tips, especially if you’re a manager struggling to know where to start or wanting to gain a fresh look at your yearly plan moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The five gynae cancers 31:17

15 days ago31:17

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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 commonly known as cervical smears and why we need to increase the uptake of attending appointments, nationally. Likewise, we highlight the importance of getting the HPV vaccine whilst still at school – all genders. We chat through what the barriers are for some people accessing these free preventative healthcare measures and what we can all do to raise awareness about the importance of getting a diagnosis as early as possible, which can massively improve survival rates. We touch on risk reducing surgery, getting into the area of genomics and why some people can be more likely to develop cancer due to their genetics. A topic to discuss further in another episode, alongside the role of HRT following a diagnosis of cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bone health and menopause 23:52

22 days ago23:52

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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 explain the different terminology and why something like osteoporosis is classed as a silent disease. What are the risk factors…ones that you can’t avoid and ones which you can do something about. Then there’s the role estrogen plays and the role HRT can play. Lots of food for thought but essentially be aware of what we can all do for ourselves, take action and get that healthy lifestyle sorted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Neurodiversity and menopause 35:23

29 days ago35:23

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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 through the menopause and how challenging it can be having that double whammy. We chat about whether people really need to get a diagnosis, the fine line between establishing the cause of symptoms, how ADHD can exacerbate the menopausal symptoms and importantly an insight into ways to cope with symptoms. It’s really interesting listening to Trudi as she breaks everything down into relatable, bite sized pieces of information, a fabulous insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Heart health and the Menopause 26:35

5 weeks ago26:35

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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 keeping a regular eye on your blood pressure. This is the time when a home kit is a good idea to regularly check your blood pressure. We discuss the ‘hot potato topic’ of the link between menopause, HRT and heart disease - the role estrogen plays when it comes to heart health, alongside the benefits and risks of HRT if required. A really interesting episode to listen to and relevant for everyone, regardless of age or gender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nutrition and the Menopause 34:36

6 weeks ago34:36

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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 healthcare when it comes to your heart and bone health. A great topic to start series 3 with giving everyone practical options which can help individuals gain that sense of control back, alongside working towards getting a good quality of life long term. We also have our regular myth busting moment to keep you all on the straight and narrow…in other words combating any misinformation out there! Jackie Lynch Award-winning nutritionist, Jackie Lynch is the founder of the WellWellWell nutrition clinic, where she specialises in women’s health and the menopause. She is the host of the popular diet & lifestyle podcast The Happy Menopause and is the author of several books including her latest book, The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish (Watkins, 2020) Jackie’s nutrition clinic was recognised as Menopause Nutrition Clinic of the Year in the 2021 and 2022 London & South-East Prestige Awards. Her advice features in a range of national media and she has appeared as a guest expert on radio and TV, including Channel 4’s Superfoods. Jackie is past Chair of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. She is a Fellow of the British Association for Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine and a Member of the British Menopause Society. Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/WellWellWellUK Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/wellwellwelluk/ The Happy Menopause podcast: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish: https://amzn.to/397BhlA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Christmas Special 24:52

25 weeks ago24:52

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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 out of. Available on your usual podcast platform. We would like to thank you all for listening and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Useful links & resources: Women’s Health concern : www.womens-health-concern.org Menopause Matters : www.menopausematters.co.uk BMS : www.thebms.org.uk NICE guidelines : www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23 Let’s Talk Menopause : www.letstalkmenopause.co.uk Menopause Matters;Let’s Talk podcast : https://shows.acast.com/menopause-matters-lets-talk Jackie Lynch/Nutritionist : www.well-well-well.co.uk Squeezy app : www.squeezyapp.com : pelvic floor Daisy Network : www.daisynetwork.org : Premature menopause/POI The Eve Appeal : www.eveappeal.org.uk : 5 gynae cancers 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/bde7f86k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Relationships and the impact of the menopause. 42:19

30 weeks ago42:19

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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.uk The Squeezy app: https://squeezyapp.com Women’s Health concern : www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets British Menopause society: thebms.org.uk/publications/tools-for-clinicians Menopause Matters : www.menopausematters.co.uk Let’s Talk Menopause : www.letstalkmenopause.co.uk Pleasure Possibility : https://www.pleasurepossibility.com LoveLab: https://bit.ly/RADICALCOUPLESTHERAPY Claire is offering a 50% discount on a LoveLab Relationship Diagnostics Call The 50% discount code for our audience is - LOVELABGIFT NHS 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. 20:32

31 weeks ago20:32

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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. 28:47

32 weeks ago28:47

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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. 21:04

33 weeks ago21:04

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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. 34:54

34 weeks ago34:54

34:54

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.…

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The basics about HRT and much more. 37:13

35 weeks ago37:13

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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, for varying reasons. Then there’s the ever-confusing medical terminology - what do we mean by bio-identical hormones and body identical hormones. We’re delighted to be joined by our guest for this episode, Dr Becky Smithson, who gives us an insight into a GPs perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Carrying on with the Urogenital symptoms - the urinary & bladder symptoms. 21:31

49 weeks ago21:31

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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 to a pelvic health specialist/ physiotherapist if needed. We talk through all the symptoms you could experience, why you’re experiencing them in the first place and what are the options available to manage & cope with these symptoms. We’re delighted to be joined by Myra Robson, a pelvic health specialist/ physiotherapist and founder of the Squeezy App, who gives us an insight into her vast experience in this area bringing up the even more challenging topic to talk about…faecal/anal incontinence. We hope you understand after listening to this episode that you are very much not alone in experiencing these symptoms. There is, as always, a huge difference in everyone’s experience, they are extremely common and are some of those long term symptoms so unless you tackle them they’re not going to go away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Vulvas, vaginas - those Urogenital symptoms. 22:32

50 weeks ago22:32