In this episode, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Clair Crockett, a GP and menopause specialist at Newson Health. Dr Clair has completed diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Sexual and Reproductive Health, and fits coils and implants.
Here, she discusses some of the challenges for perimenopausal and menopausal women when it comes to contraception, and the importance of individualisation. She gives an insight into the hormones used in the contraceptive pill and HRT and shares how the Mirena coil can be transformative for some women.
Finally, Dr Clair suggests three things to consider about contraception:
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137 - The challenges and importance of eating healthily with Dr Rupy Aujla
136 - ‘The lack of menopause research is a shocking medical injustice’, with Kate Muir
135 - Tackling the Everest of menopause ignorance with Mariella Frostrup
134 - Advice from James Smith for exercise and nutrition in the perimenopause and menopause
133 - Recognising and getting help for your perimenopause with Dr Rebecca Lewis
132 - The benefits and pitfalls of evidence based medicine with Jonathan Underhill
131 - Joining the dots through research and education with Lucy Chatwin
130 - ‘It‘s a scandal that more isn‘t known about the menopause‘ with Dr Richard Hull
129 - Taking a mid-life career leap to help menopausal women with Gaele Lalahy
128 - Making decisions about cancer treatment and the importance of quality of life with Steve Payne
127 - Introducing Alistair Darby, CEO of Newson Health
126 - What does the evidence say about breast cancer and HRT? With Professor Isaac Manyonda
125 - ‘Yes, I’ve had breast cancer but now I need help with the menopause‘ with Dr Sarah Ball
124 - Menopause specialists advocating for women of colour with Dr Nneka Nwokolo and Dr Martina Toby
123 - The Menopause Revolution with Carolyn Harris MP
122 - Myth-busting clots with Maggie Honey
121 - Celebrating World Menopause Day: supporting one another
120 - You are what you eat, with the Healthy Eating Doctor
119 - Testosterone: why can’t we have our own hormone back? With Dr Zoe Hodson
118 - Testosterone: not just icing on the cake with Rachel Dawber
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