Dr Philippa Kaye author or "The M Word"
06/22/21 • 43 min
In this episode, I am in conversation with Dr Philippa Kaye, GP and author.
Philippa has a weekly column in Woman magazine and you may recognise her from her regular appearances on ITV’s, This Morning.
The M Word is a complete one-stop guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause, covering everything from understanding symptoms and managing relationships to figuring out which treatments really work.
We have dedicated this episode to the complex and controversial subject of HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). Please join us as we discuss:-
Why Philippa felt compelled to write The M Word
- Myth-busting the flawed study from 20 years ago that linked HRT to breast cancer
- The risks and the benefits of HRT explained
- When to start HRT and when to stop
- Vaginal Oestrogen
- Why HRT might not work be working for you
- Side effects of HRT
- Libido - it’s not just hormones that could be affecting your sex drive
- Looking at Menopause as a ‘long term oestrogen deficiency’
- Why HRT is not one size fits all
- How to get the most from your GP and your surgery
- Complimentary therapies
- Sequential and Continuous Combined HRT
- Post Menopausal bleeding
- Smears - the importance and how to make them a better experience
- Don’t think you are a candidate for HRT? The importance of discussing your eligibility and your options with your GP
- How do I know that I’m ready for HRT?
- The first signs of Perimenopause
- Premature Menopause
Listen to the end for an empowering Menopause anecdote.
Dr Philippa’s personal book choices
Everything That Makes Us Human by Jay Jayamohan
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackes
Find out how you can work with me, my coaching and education, and get your free Menopause Symptom tracker at www.themerrymenopause.com
Learn more about me and my work at www.themerrymenopause.com
Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIN
Join my private Facebook group
In this episode, I am in conversation with Dr Philippa Kaye, GP and author.
Philippa has a weekly column in Woman magazine and you may recognise her from her regular appearances on ITV’s, This Morning.
The M Word is a complete one-stop guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause, covering everything from understanding symptoms and managing relationships to figuring out which treatments really work.
We have dedicated this episode to the complex and controversial subject of HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). Please join us as we discuss:-
Why Philippa felt compelled to write The M Word
- Myth-busting the flawed study from 20 years ago that linked HRT to breast cancer
- The risks and the benefits of HRT explained
- When to start HRT and when to stop
- Vaginal Oestrogen
- Why HRT might not work be working for you
- Side effects of HRT
- Libido - it’s not just hormones that could be affecting your sex drive
- Looking at Menopause as a ‘long term oestrogen deficiency’
- Why HRT is not one size fits all
- How to get the most from your GP and your surgery
- Complimentary therapies
- Sequential and Continuous Combined HRT
- Post Menopausal bleeding
- Smears - the importance and how to make them a better experience
- Don’t think you are a candidate for HRT? The importance of discussing your eligibility and your options with your GP
- How do I know that I’m ready for HRT?
- The first signs of Perimenopause
- Premature Menopause
Listen to the end for an empowering Menopause anecdote.
Dr Philippa’s personal book choices
Everything That Makes Us Human by Jay Jayamohan
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackes
Find out how you can work with me, my coaching and education, and get your free Menopause Symptom tracker at www.themerrymenopause.com
Learn more about me and my work at www.themerrymenopause.com
Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIN
Join my private Facebook group
Previous Episode
Ruth Devlin - Men... Let's Talk Menopause
In this episode, I talk to Ruth Devlin, Registered Nurse and founder of Let’s Talk Menopause, which she set up in response to the conflicting advice she received during her Perimenopause.
Ruth has gone on to raise awareness and provide accurate and helpful information on Menopause, through her courses, guest speaking at events and appearances on TV and Radio.
Ruth has also written a book, Men...Let’s Talk Menopause, and that is why I asked Ruth to be my guest so we can discuss this very important subject and open up the conversation around Men and Menopause.
Join us as we discuss:-
- Why and how Ruth came to writing this essential guide
- Starting the conversation around Menopause at home and work
- Why we shouldn’t be underestimating the men in our lives and how much they want to know and understand Menopause.
- The impact of workplace awareness around Menopause and how the benefit of this will spill into personal relationships.
- The right and the wrong way for a man to approach the subject of hormonal health and how not to trigger a reaction!
- The male midlife change and how the lifestyle changes we need to make to support our Menopause they need to be making as well
- The importance of men doing their pelvic floor - “nuts to guts’!
- It’s your body, and your quality of life depends on how you look after it. Why are we not educated in a more empowering way so we can learn just how much control we have over our health and wellbeing?
- HRT and its sensationalisation
- How to get the most out of an appointment with your GP
- The 2010 equality act - how is your organisation supporting women and their Menopause?
Ruth's Recommendations:-
The Squeeze app
BMS Society - The British Menopause Society
Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats - Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith
Living Well Through Menopause - Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith
The Happy Menopause - Jackie Lynch
Find out how you can work with me, my coaching and education, and get your free Menopause Symptom tracker at www.themerrymenopause.com
Learn more about me and my work at www.themerrymenopause.com
Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIN
Join my private Facebook group
Next Episode
Jackie Lynch author of The Happy Menopause
In this episode, I am joined by Jackie Lynch author of "The Happy Menopause" and host of The Happy Menopause Podcast.
Jackie discovered the power of nutrition 15 years ago when she followed personalised nutritional advice and experienced first-hand the dramatic changes in her energy well being and performance. This led her to give up her senior corporate role and study at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition.
As a Registered Nutritional Therapist, she founded the WellWellWell clinic providing expert advice and specialising in women’s health and nutrition.
"The Happy Menopause" is a stress-busting, hormone balancing approach to Menopause.
Join Jackie and me as we discuss:-
Why stress is the enemy of the Menopause
Why adrenal health is so vital
Nutrition 101 - How and why we need to keep our blood sugar balanced
insulin
Managing our symptoms through diet
How to manage our weight
- what we should be eating
- refined, hidden sugars
- our secret weapon balancing protein and fibre
- The impact of alcohol
- The way Menopause is experienced in different cultures due to their diet
- Menopause friendly family meals
- Don’t feel guilty about using frozen foods!
Jackie’s book choice - "The Age Well Plan by Susan Saunders"
Find out how you can work with me, my coaching and education, and get your free Menopause Symptom tracker at www.themerrymenopause.com
Learn more about me and my work at www.themerrymenopause.com
Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIN
Join my private Facebook group
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