The Body Pod The Truth About Menopause and Hormones for Women Over 40 with Dr. Louise Newson
Sep 11, 2025
Dr. Louise Newson, a general practitioner and renowned hormone specialist, joins the discussion to revolutionize menopause care. She debunks myths about hormone therapy and highlights the essential roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in women's health. The conversation dives into the dangers of medical misinformation and emphasizes the need for individualized, evidence-based care. Also explored are how hormonal changes affect brain health, mood, and symptoms frequently mistaken for mental health issues. Empowering insights await women over 40!
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Injustice Drives Menopause Advocacy
- Dr. Louise Newson saw widespread undertreatment and misdiagnosis of menopausal women in GP practice, which drove her activism.
- She calls the situation an injustice and built education and clinics to fix it.
Huge Gap Between Guidelines And Practice
- Only a small fraction of menopausal women globally receive HRT despite guidelines recommending it as first-line for symptomatic women.
- Newson highlights a major gap between evidence-based guidance and actual prescribing rates.
Pair Science With Individualized Care
- Learn both the science and the art: understand hormone biology then individualize treatment to the patient.
- Empower yourself with knowledge so you can make informed choices about HRT and alternatives.