World-Renowned Menopause Expert Dr. Louise Newson: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know

🎙️ About This Episode

She’s known around the world as the voice in evidence-based menopause care—and if you’re a woman over 40, Dr. Louise Newson wants you to be better informed, better supported, and no longer dismissed.

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with world-renowned menopause specialist Dr. Louise Newson to bust the biggest medical myths holding women back—and break down what your doctor may not be telling you about hormones, perimenopause, and long-term health.

If you've ever been told “this is just aging” or handed a prescription that didn’t address the root issue—this episode is for you.

🔬 In This Episode, We Cover:

The outdated myths around HRT—and the truth you deserve to know

Why women are being misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, or insomnia

How hormones impact brain function, heart health, and quality of life

Why the system often fails midlife women—and how to advocate for yourself

What every woman over 40 should be asking her doctor (but probably isn’t)

👤 Guest Spotlight

Dr. Louise Newson

GP, menopause specialist, researcher, author, and founder of the Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre.

Host of the Dr. Louise Newson Podcast and one of the most respected medical voices in women’s midlife health worldwide.

Follow: @menopause_doctor

More at: www.balance-menopause.com

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Takeaways:

• The conversation around menopause is often clouded by misunderstanding, both among women and healthcare professionals, leading to unnecessary suffering.
• Women experiencing perimenopause and menopause should be empowered to advocate for their hormonal health and seek evidence-based treatments.
• It's crucial to recognize that menopause is not merely a transition but a significant life stage that requires ongoing health management and awareness.
• Testosterone plays a vital role in women's health and well-being, yet it's often misunderstood and overlooked in discussions about menopause and aging.
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can significantly improve quality of life and long-term health outcomes for menopausal women when personalized properly.
• Mental health issues during menopause are often misdiagnosed, leading to inappropriate treatments; understanding the hormonal connections can lead to more effective care.

Links referenced in this episode:

• drlowisenewson.co.uk
• balance
• heconicmidlife
• redcarpetroxy

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Newson Health Menopause and Center
• Balance
• drlowisenewson.co.uk

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