This week, Dr Louise is once again joined by journalist and activist Kate Muir, who made the Davina McCall documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause. In Kate’s new book, Everything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask), she turns her attention to the hormones commonly used in the contraceptive pill.
Kate shares personal stories of how women have been negatively affected by synthetic hormones and uncovers the bad science and patriarchy that have had such an impact on women’s health. She also offers hope that women have options and can demand change.
Finally, Kate shares three things every women should know about hormones and the pill:
You can follow Kate on Instagram at @muirka and on @pillscandal
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019 - What is Perimenopause? - Sheona Khan & Dr Louise Newson
018 - Low Testosterone in Men - Professor Geoffrey Hackett & Dr Louise Newson
017 - The Benefits of Yoga - Lucy Holtom & Dr Louise Newson
016 - The Importance of a Plant-Based Diet - Edward Joy & Dr Louise Newson
015 - Menopause and Nursing - Diane Porterfield & Dr Louise Newson
014 - Getting the right menopause information - Diane Danzebrink & Dr Louise Newson
013 - HRT and Breast Cancer - Liz Earle MBE & Dr Louise Newson
012 - Gut Matters - Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson
010 - MegsMenopause - Meg Mathews & Dr Louise Newson
009 - Gynaecologial Cancers & Eve Appeal - Athena Lamnisos & Dr Louise Newson
008 - Migraines & Menopause - GP & Menopause Expert Dr Sarah Ball & Dr Louise Newson
007 - Campaigning for improved menopause care - Diane Danzebrink & Dr Louise Newson
006 - Importance of discussing menopause early - Meg Mathews, Athena Lamnisos & Dr Louise Newson
005 - Comparing hormones in menopausal women to teenagers - Nurse Tracy Rutter & Dr Louise Newson
004 - Education about the menopause - Practice Manager Sarah Baker & Dr Louise Newson
003 - Menopause & Depression - GP & Menopause Expert Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson
002 - Improving Education About the Menopause - PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer & Dr Louise Newson
001 - Symptoms and Effective Treatment for Women Experiencing the Menopause - Dr Sarah Ball & Dr Louise Newson
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