Dr. Louise Newson - On HRT, Menopause and Optimal Health For Women

“Menopause… could be a time where we're most productive... get the right help and support for that to happen.” Dr. Louise Newson

Today we are joined by Dr. Louise Newson. Louise is a GP, menopause expert, and best-selling author who is on a mission to educate women and healthcare professionals about menopause. She has created the free app ‘Balance’ and The Menopause Charity to provide support to women and their families. Dr. Newson believes it’s time for the narrative around menopause and the perception of HRT to change - allowing them to focus on optimizing for their health and longevity.

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EPISODE NOTES:

02:48 Dr. Newson explains the impact of estrogen on menopause symptoms and increased risks of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and dementia.
07:14 The lack of education and misconceptions around menopause highlight the need for evidence-based information to change the narrative.
11:36 The Balance app empowers women with a safe, misinformation-free community and could improve healthcare systems.
17:44 Dr. Newson clarifies misconceptions about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), its safety, and the role of hormones in treatment.
21:05 Estrogen reduces inflammation and slows aging; early detection of perimenopause is key to addressing hormone shortages.
28:25 Menopause symptoms and timelines vary; the Balance app helps women understand their risks, with estrogen aiding disease prevention.
32:06 Supplements should follow hormone balancing; the GlycanAge test can measure the impact of hormone treatment on biological age.
37:17 Dr. Newson addresses HRT risks, emphasizing their low levels and the importance of HRT in disease prevention, supported by The Menopause Charity.
#menopause #perimenopause #drlouisenewson

[shidling]

This is such good information from Dr Newson. This is the first time I had heard mention the “pins and needles” symptom associated with hormone deficiency, which I am experiencing. This doctor is giving hope to women world wide (I find it dreadfully needed here in the U. S.) and I for one am very grateful. 🎀💞

[janettempest]

Well done Dr. Louise for been so caring you deserve a MBE 🙏😇🙏❤️

[sweetcakegrl]

I’m so impressed with what she had to say! Such good information and everyone needs to do for themselves to feel optimal as we do get older ! Even when we are young as well..get prepared and take good care of ourselves..get the right help as we go through our journey! 👍

[juliemango]

Excellent interview and very informative. Thank you!

[shivvy]

I'm 54 and started 4months ago Estrogen patch and Progesterone tablet and was fine started on 50g patch but two weeks ago had to go to 75g as 50g wasn't available but haven't felt well since pins and needles in my hands at night in bed and chest pains and my breasts get nerve like stingy pains and started bleeding which I hadn't in years I have to wait till 08 November to see my doctor can't get appointment earlier even though he prescribed HRT it's only because I had armed myself with information that I learned from Dr.Newson my pharmacy are brilliant they are very much clued in on HRT

[Karikk]

My FSH has been very high for over two years and my estrogen is <5.
Can you imagine ? <5 !!
It’s crazy that no doctor has said “we need to get estrogen back in your body”
I have been on the 0.025 patch for four weeks now!
I have very bizarre symptom ! I spent most of 2023 convinced I was dying and doctors were missing something on all the tests! MRI, CT, nerve study and I have seen every specialist. They can’t find anything wrong.
Must be my hormones ???
Ugh
I’m so frustrated

[shivvy]

I'm 54 and started 4months ago Estrogen patch and Progesterone tablet and was fine started on 50g patch but two weeks ago had to go to 75g as 50g wasn't available but haven't felt well since pins and needles in my hands at night in bed and chest pains and my breasts get nerve like stingy pains and started bleeding which I hadn't in years I have to wait till 08 November to see my doctor can't get appointment earlier even though he prescribed HRT it's only because I had armed myself with information that I learned from Dr.Newson my pharmacy are brilliant they are very much clued in on HRT

[LongevityAndLifestyle]

Are you experiencing menopause symptoms? Have you tried HRT?