In our second episode Katie speaks to Dr Philippa Kaye about the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, how a diagnosis is reached, what treatments are available and whether HRT could be right for you. In this episode: 0:00 What happens to our hormones as we age? 2:14 What is the peri-menopause? 6:14 How do you make the diagnosis? 11:27 Prevalence of symptoms 13:01 Treatment options 18:57 Vaginal atrophy and dryness 20:51 Vaginal estrogen 22:14 How long should we be on HRT? 23:30 Lifestyle changes 25:00 Fear of HRT 25:50 Dr Kaye's book 27:37 Final tip ______ Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Then why not join us as a Latte Lounge member and let Katie help you to feel great again.  Members get access to support from Katie, members-only masterclasses with medical specialists and wellbeing experts, members-only content, how-to-guides and resources, plus a chance to connect with other women just like you in a warm and friendly community. Podcast listeners can try the membership for just £10 for the first month with code LATTETRIAL at the checkout: https://members.lattelounge.co.uk/latte-lounge-membership  Follow The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause Links from this episode: The Latte Lounge’s perimenopause and menopause symptom checker: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Dr Philippa’s book The M Word: Everything you need to know about the Menopause by Dr. Philippa Kaye Twitter @drphilippakaye Website www.drphilippakaye.com Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. It was produced by Emily Crosby Media.