MENOPAUSE NEWS
Podcast S5E3: Measuring hormone levels, there's more to it than you think
During this episode of Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk podcast Heather and guest Dr Clare Spencer do an amazing job of simplifying this incredibly complex topic. You might be thinking…mmm…not the sexiest topic to listen to but, please do because by the end not only will you have a greater understanding about blood tests but you’ll also be reminded about a few basics - understanding how other unmeasurable factors influence your symptoms as those hormones merrily fluctuate away and why it’s so important to disentangle how you really feel during this hormonal storminess.
Heather and Clare drill down into the nitty gritty. dispelling myths and misinformation along the way and give invaluable insight into a very misunderstood topic.
So, would you ever measure hormone levels? If so, is there a right time, what about age factors, what are they actually testing for, how accurate is it, what about absorption levels, are there target levels to aim for, how do you interpret a result, where do environmental factors & genetics come in, how best to avoid tachyphylaxis and what about prescribing HRT for bone health? I know, they cover a lot…we told you it was worth a listen!
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Induced menopause
"Medics got me through cancer, but couldn't help with my menopause," was the feeling expressed by Kat Denisi in this BBC report. You can read more about premature menopause » here. Series 2, Episode 2 of our podcast also looks at HRT and the risk of hormone dependent cancers like breast cancer.» Listen here.
We will also be looking at managing menopause after breast cancer in our upcoming Winter issue, out to subscribers on 18th November.
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Employers... how we can help you get ahead with your Menopause Action Plan, before it becomes mandatory in 2027
From April 2026 large employers should voluntarily publish an Equality (or Menopause) Action Plan; by 2027 this becomes mandatory. The plan must cover menopause support (alongside gender pay gap action). To help with that we can now offer companies and organisations, large or small, the opportunity to subscribe to the Digital Version of Menopause Matters and enable their employees/members access to the online magazine.
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Menopause Matters will be providing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around menopause via Amazon's cloud-based voice service, Alexa.
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