Dr Newson has a fascinating conversation with Kay Anderson, a woman in her 80s who began taking HRT after a hysterectomy in 1972, when she was only 36. Kay remembers the frightening and devastating depression that suddenly engulfed her, as a mum with 3 young children, and how her gynaecologist agreed to use her as a 'guinea pig' and let her have some HRT.
They discuss the different types of HRT that Kay has taken and prescribing trends over the last 50 years, and Dr Newson explains how safe modern types of estrogen is through the skin, and how it can protect the health of your heart, bones and mind as you age. Kay has been the only one of her friends to take HRT and is also the only one who doesn't have to take any other medications!
Kay's top 3 tips:
021 - MPowered Women - Saska Graville & Dr Louise Newson
020 - Menopause and Antidepressants - Kim Goulding & Dr Louise Newson
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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