World Menopause Month: common questions answered with Dr Rebecca Lewis| Dr Louise Newson Podcast

In a special episode to mark World Menopause Month, and ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Rebecca Lewis, co-founder of Newson Health. Together they cover some of the most frequently asked questions about perimenopause, menopause and HRT, including: • When should I expect symptoms to improve after starting HRT? • How long can I take HRT for? Plus advice on taking a holistic approach to menopause, tracking your symptoms, and talking to your healthcare professional. Dr Rebecca also suggests three things women and healthcare professionals should consider about hormones: 1. Know there is a difference between older synthetic hormones and body identical, natural hormones 2. Be aware of the health benefits of HRT 3. The importance of shared decision making and patient-centred care. You can download the balance app here: www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/ And the Easy HRT prescribing guide mentioned in the episode here: www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/easy-hrt-prescribing-guide/ For more information on Newson Health, visit: www.newsonhealth.co.uk/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=DLN+podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+episode Dr Louise Newson’s first-ever live theatre tour, Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate, runs until 12 November. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.nlp-ltd.com/dr-louise-newson/