Dr. Louise Newson is a leading expert in the field of menopause and perimenopause. She's a GP, menopause specialist, educator, podcaster and author. She’s the woman in the know of menopause and today we would like to break down the misunderstandings, myths, misconceptions and medical misogyny surrounding menopause. In this chat we speak about: Changing hormones & how it affects our brains and behaviour The tendency for medications like antidepressants or sleeping tablets to be prescribed How the labelling of menopause doesn’t really mean anything How the loss of ‘zest’ for life impacts their relationships What type of hormones are safe to take for HRT and contraception What lifestyle factors largely affect hormones Whether other conditions like PCOS, endometriosis or diabetes can change the onset or ‘severity’ of menopause You can find the episode on PMDD that we mentioned here - PMDD You can find everything from Dr Louise Newson including her resources, podcast and book here! Dr Louise Newson's Website   You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! xx     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.