In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Lavinia Winch, Ambassador for YES organic vaginal moisturisers and lubricants and a patient representative for all aspects of women’s gynaecological health, but especially for menopausal urogenital symptoms.
Lavinia shares her story and talks openly about the 30 years of misdiagnosed vaginal and vulval symptoms which were eventually resolved by choosing responsibly formulated lubricants and vaginal moisturisers. Also touched on is Lavinia’s diagnosis of endometrial cancer, and the importance of recognising the signs and symptoms, of which the most common is post-menopausal bleeding.
Dr Newson and Lavinia discuss the lack of progress since 2000 in terms of healthcare professionals’ training and treatment of menopausal symptoms, both for vaginal health and for the wider range of symptoms.
The difference between bio-identical unregulated hormone therapy and the regulated body identical HRT available on the NHS is another topic covered, and the importance of women using self-knowledge and seeking evidence-based information in order to work collaboratively with GPs to reach individualised solutions.
Lavinia’s Three Take Home Tips:
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187 - My experience of long COVID and changing hormones with Dr Marianne Tinkler
186 - Bleeding on HRT with Consultant Gynaecologist Mr Osama Naji
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184 - Reflections on 2022 with Dr Rebecca Lewis
183 - Urinary tract infections in women with Professor Chris Harding
182 - Mental illness and the role of estradiol with psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
181 - Supporting women’s hormone journey with Dr Samantha Newman
180 - Improving menopause care in Hong Kong with Dr Laurena Law
179 - Advancing menopause care after breast cancer with Dr Sarah Glynne
178 - My story of ‘treatment resistant depression’, ketamine and HRT
177 - Families, relationships and the power of connection with Julia Samuel
176 - Introducing new Chief Medical Director, Dr Magnus Harrison
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