Hormone Havoc: Perimenopause and Menopause explained, with Dr Philippa Kaye
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In our second episode Katie speaks to Dr Philippa Kaye about the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, how a diagnosis is reached, what treatments are available and whether HRT could be right for you.
In this episode:
0:00 What happens to our hormones as we age?2:14 What is the peri-menopause?6:14 How do you make the diagnosis?11:27 Prevalence of symptoms13:01 Treatment options18:57 Vaginal atrophy and dryness20:51 Vaginal estrogen22:14 How long should we be on HRT?23:30 Lifestyle changes25:00 Fear of HRT25:50 Dr Kaye's book27:37 Final tip
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About The Latte Lounge:
This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge.
Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/
Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?
Here's a few ways we can help:
- Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here!
- The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here.
- The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here.
- Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. DOWNLOAD FOR FREE HERE.
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Links from this episode:
The Latte Lounge’s perimenopause and menopause symptom checker: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/
Dr Philippa’s book The M Word: Everything you need to know about the Menopause by Dr. Philippa Kaye
Twitter @drphilippakaye Website www.drphilippakaye.com
Thank you to:
This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant.
It was produced by Emily Crosby Media.
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