The Therapy Edit One Thing with Dr Louise Newson on what you need to know about perimenopause
Feb 10, 2023
Dr. Louise Newson, a GP and menopause specialist, is on a mission to revolutionize perimenopause education. She emphasizes the need for women to listen to their bodies and track symptoms early on. Louise explains that perimenopause can affect women at any age and advocates for better awareness. She also discusses the rebranding of HRT, highlighting its benefits when framed correctly. With a positive outlook, she shares that menopause can be an empowering stage of life, combining lifestyle changes with hormonal support for well-being.
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Start Tracking Your Hormones Now
- Listen to your body and learn how your hormones affect mood, sleep and energy.
- Track cycles and symptoms early so you can act before cognitive symptoms worsen.
Menopause Can Affect Any Age
- No one is too young to experience perimenopause or menopause due to medical or genetic causes.
- Awareness matters because hormonal changes may appear at any age and affect people differently.
Top Up Hormones Proactively
- Consider hormonal support early: 'top up' hormones rather than waiting to 'replace' them.
- Use safe, evidence-based HRT to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks like osteoporosis and dementia.