Celebrating Womanhood: Understanding and Navigating Menopause and beyond

This special episode of 'BeeWellwithMS Podcast' celebrates International Women's Day, focusing on The Women's Journey, Navigating Menopause and Beyond. Hosted by Dr. Agne Straukiene, the episode explores the complexity and strength of womanhood and the distinct phase of menopause. Guests Dr. Katie Lambert and Dr. Kirsty Gillies, both GPs with expertise in women's health and menopause, discuss the biological and emotional changes women experience during menopause, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and the importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They highlight the need for lifestyle changes, mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapies and regular health checks for mood and mental health, heart health, and prevention of osteoporosis. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of opening dialogues about vaginal health, and the health concerns faced by women with MS during menopause.

00:02 Introduction to the Episode: Celebrating Womanhood
00:35 Understanding Menopause: A Deep Dive
01:26 Introducing the Experts: Dr. Katie Lambert and Dr. Kirsty Gillies
02:28 The Biological Process of Menopause Explained
04:41 Common Symptoms of Menopause
06:32 The Overlap of Menopause and Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
07:34 Factors Influencing the Onset of Menopause
10:57 The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Androgen therapy in Menopause
21:34 Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Menopause
28:17 The Importance of Regular Health Checks and Screenings
39:20 Final Words of Encouragement and Advice

Dr Kirsty Gillies is happy to engage with you in her private women' health clinics, here is how to contact her: St Erme Medical. https://stermemedical.uk/ . Dr Gillies sees patients face to face at Exeter Nuffield, remotely on video link or by phone call.