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Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk

Heather Currie and Ruth Devlin
Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk
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  • Xmas Myth #4: Only in your 50s?
    The fourth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Menopause only happens in your 50s.Link: Menopause Symptoms - what happens and when : Menopause Matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Xmas Myth #3: Vaginal and Systemic HRT
    The third of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:HRT only delays the menopause.Link: Vaginal dryness during menopause: Treatments: Menopause Matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Xmas Myth #2: HRT only delays menopause?
    The second of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:HRT only delays the menopause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Xmas Myth #1: Libido?
    The first of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:"All women find menopause affects their libido and sex drive for the worst."Link: Sexual wellbeing, intimacy and menopause | NHS inform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Community Pharmacists; their understated role in supporting Menopause
    In this episode we discuss the important role that community pharmacists (CPs) play in everyday frontline healthcare. To help us take a deep dive into this multifaceted role we were delighted to be joined by Rebecca Wicks, a clinical Pharmacist who specialises in Menopause & Lifestyle Medicine.After listening to this episode you’ll realise why, at the start, we mentioned that the praises of these multitasking ‘ninjas’ are not sung nearly enough!There’s so much going on behind the scenes, which many will be unaware of, from dispensing, supporting staff, checking prescriptions, managing orders flying in, to then coping with the ever-increasing walk-ins seeking advice and information.Being easily accessible they can often be the first point of call resulting in a relentless juggling act trying to meet patient’s expectations alongside constantly trying to full fill their own.We cover what should be your reasonable expectations from a local pharmacy taking into account the natural disparity between pharmacies across the country. Menopause - wise, (at time of recording), within NHS run pharmacies there are no renumerated Menopause services. You will, however, often find pharmacists going the extra mile to provide information and options for managing symptoms.We clarify the difference between CPs & Practice Pharmacists. We revisit the ever-expanding minefield of the supplement industry and what about HRT reviews?Listen to realise the knock on effects which pharmacies experienced nationally when there was a sudden surge in raised awareness and requests for HRT. Absolutely fantastic to raise awareness but unfortunately resulted in triggering an unprecedented reaction for those working on the frontline…maybe a small nod in the direction of a collaborative conversation wouldn’t go amiss in future!By the end of this episode we hope you come away with a newfound respect for the role that CPs play as trusted health advisors and providers within our communities and a realisation that things like shortages of medications can be just as frustrating for them as for patients. As always an interesting listen and if you’re a CP seeking further training within the area of Women’s Health, we cover that too! Finally, listen out for our “nugget of knowledge”, with some important advice that is more relevant today than ever before! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk

The podcast which we hope will become your go to for anything to do with the menopause & related topics.Each episode will be packed with useful information & resources to help you make those more informed decisions.We will provide information you can trust with no ‘flim flam’ or doom & gloom.===================================If you have listened to our podcasts already, please complete our short survey, only 9 questions, athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S5RGV8P===================================Useful links & resources:Women’s Health concern: www.womens-health-concern.orgLet’s Talk Menopause : www.letstalkmenopause.co.ukMenopause Matters : www.menopausematters.co.ukNHS inform: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-healthThe Menopause Matters;Let’s Talk Podcast is hosted by Dr Heather Currie MBE, founder of Menopause Matters & Ruth Devlin founder of Let’s Talk Menopause.Heather is a gynaecologist with special interests in menopause, Premenstrual syndrome and cervical screening. She is a trustee and past chair of the British Menopause Society (BMS), Co-editor of post Reproductive Health, the journal of the BMS, Clinical advisor to Scottish government for the Women’s Health Plan for Scotland, and founder and MD of Menopause Matters, set up in 2001.Ruth is a registered nurse, an educator, a reflexologist & has training in cognitive behaviour therapy. She is the founder & MD of Let’s Talk Menopause, set up in 2012 working & collaborating across all sectors. She published the book, Men…Let’s Talk Menopause.Producer & audio engineer: Gregor ReidEpisodes of the Menopause Matters : Let’s Talk Podcast will land every week during Series 1 beginning 28 May 2024.Additional resources:·BMS : www.thebms.org.uk·NICE guidelines : www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23·Jackie Lynch/Nutritionist : www.well-well-well.co.uk·Squeezy app : www.squeezyapp.com ·Daisy Network : www.daisynetwork.org·The Eve Appeal : www.eveappeal.org.uk·Endometriosis UK : www.endometriosis-uk.org·The Royal Osteoporosis Society : theros.org.uk·PCOS : www.womens-health-concern.org/shop-items/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/·PMS: www.pms.org.uk/·CBT self help guide : ‘Living Well Through The Menopause' & ‘Managing Hot flushes and Night sweats; A cognitive behavioural self-help guide to the Menopause’ by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith: https://tinyurl.com/bde7f86kDr. Heather Currie of Menopause Matters and Ruth Devlin of Let’s Talk Menopause-----------------All the information given by Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk is protected by copyright and is not to be reproduced without our express permission. All information is as accurate as possible at time of recording and is for information purposes only. The information and support that the podcast Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk provides is for your own personal use. It is not intended to replace or substitute the conclusion and advice from any medical professional you may come in contact with. You should always seek advice from your healthcare professional regarding a medical condition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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