33 min listen
173 - The challenges of accessing menopause treatment as a young woman
173 - The challenges of accessing menopause treatment as a young woman
ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Oct 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Georgina talks openly about her struggles to get a diagnosis for her erratic periods since she was 15. In her early 20s, her concerns around fertility were brushed off and she acknowledges she didn’t have the strength and resolve to pursue the issue. Georgina then began to experience low mood, muscle fatigue, joint pains, hot flushes and night sweats. When her mental health dipped further, this became the tipping point and with the help of a supportive mother, Georgina pushed for a formal diagnosis and treatment for her debilitating symptoms.
Dr Louise Newson explains the impact of premature ovarian insufficiency and the risk a lack of hormones presents to your future health. Georgina shares the struggle she went through to access the right type and dose of HRT and reminds others to advocate for yourself to get the right help.
Georgina’s three tips to young women:
Talk openly with other women about periods, sex and vaginal dryness to understand what is and isn’t common
Do your own research about your symptoms and the menopause to get enough knowledge to advocate for yourself
Be patient with your HRT and give it time to work
Dr Louise Newson explains the impact of premature ovarian insufficiency and the risk a lack of hormones presents to your future health. Georgina shares the struggle she went through to access the right type and dose of HRT and reminds others to advocate for yourself to get the right help.
Georgina’s three tips to young women:
Talk openly with other women about periods, sex and vaginal dryness to understand what is and isn’t common
Do your own research about your symptoms and the menopause to get enough knowledge to advocate for yourself
Be patient with your HRT and give it time to work
Released:
Oct 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
003 - Menopause & Depression - GP & Menopause Expert Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson: Symptoms of depression commonly occur during the perimenopause/menopause. Here, Dr Newson is joined by Dr Rebecca Lewis and together they discuss why symptoms can occur & ways of managing them with the right treatment. For many menopausal women, these sy... by The Dr Louise Newson Podcast