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Dr Louise Newson is an award-winning physician, respected women’s hormone specialist, educator, and author committed to increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause, menopause, and lifelong hormone health. Each week, Louise dives into the newest research, treatments and hot topic issues, providing accessible, evidence-based information to empower your future health. Joined by fellow experts and special guests, with answers to your burning questions, Louise explores how hormones impact every aspect of our lives. Described as the “medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution”, Louise aims to empower a generation of women to have a greater understanding, choice and control over their treatment, bodies, minds and future health through their hormones. She is the creator of the award-winning free balance app, a Sunday Times bestselling author and the founder of the Newson Health clinic. With over three decades of clinical experience, Louise is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the Royal College of GPs, a Visiting Fellow at Cambridge, a regular contributor to academic journals including the Lancet and the British Journal of General Practice, and has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Health from Bradford University. The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.
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- Yesterday24 min
118 – Can your skincare products disrupt your hormones?
Can your skincare products affect your hormones? This episode covers what endocrine disruptors are and how to read a skincare product label.Gina Lewis spent many years working in early years education, and when her daughter, now nearly 12, started wanting the products her friends used, Gina began looking closely at what goes into them. She now runs Nudum Skincare, a handmade natural skincare company.Dr Louise Newson explains why bioidentical estrogen and testosterone she prescribes can pass through the skin, and how endocrine disruptors can sit in a hormone receptor like the wrong key in a lock. She shares the history of DES, a synthetic estrogen banned from poultry before it was stopped for pregnant women, and why she worries when teenagers are given the contraceptive pill as a first treatment for acne.Gina closes with three take-home tips, starting with a simple audit of your bathroom cupboard.Follow Gina: @nudumskincareChapters00:00 Can skincare affect your hormones?01:31 Why do teenagers want so many skincare products?02:15 Can hormones pass through your skin?03:13 What's hidden under the word "fragrance"?04:50 What is an endocrine disruptor?06:00 Why was a synthetic oestrogen banned from poultry?08:46 What do we actually know about the risks?10:13 Which everyday chemicals can we avoid?11:18 What goes into a simple skincare routine?13:20 Do ingredient-checker apps actually help?14:43 Can your skin show what's happening inside?17:00 Should teenagers take the pill for acne?18:02 How should teenagers care for acne-prone skin?19:43 How many skincare products do you really need?22:49 What are three ways to simplify your routine?Let’s connect👉 To learn more aboutskin and hormones, download the Balance app: https://balance-app.com/?utm_source=DLN&utm_medium=biolink&utm_campaign=crosspromo👉 More from Dr LouiseNewson: https://linkin.bio/drlouisenewson
- 3 days ago31 min
117 – Testosterone isn’t just for libido: what the data shows
Does testosterone help women with more than low libido?Real-world data from Dr Louise’s research team says yes. Content advisory: this episode includes themes of mental health and suicide.In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Aini Kamal, a neuroscience graduate and researcher with Newson Research, the small team Louise funds to study hormone health. Aini shares how her mum’s mental illness drew her to neuroscience, and how a gap year showed her just how under-researched women’s health still is.Together they discuss data showing testosterone improving joint pain, vaginal dryness, urinary symptoms and mood, research linking HRT with fewer suicidal thoughts, why FSH blood tests can mislead doctors diagnosing menopause, and why female athletes are being denied testosterone.Louise also explains why every cell in the brain responds to hormones.Aini closes with the three things she most wants her research to achieve, from easier access to care to closing cultural gaps in hormone education.Chapters0:00 Why does women's hormone research matter so much?1:05 Why did a neuroscientist move into women's health?2:12 Why is women's health so under-researched?3:13 Can a digital tool help explain HRT?5:30 Does every brain cell respond to hormones?7:00 Why does so much medical research never help patients?8:38 Can a private clinic produce unbiased research?13:11 How do clinic notes become research data?15:22 Can HRT reduce suicidal thoughts in menopause?17:47 Can an FSH blood test miss menopause?21:34 What symptoms does testosterone improve in women?23:44 Do women have more testosterone than oestrogen?25:15 Why are female athletes denied testosterone?27:56 What hormone research is coming next?28:53 What does Aini want her research to change?Let’s connect👉 Told your blood tests are "normal" but still struggling with symptoms? Book with a doctor who understands testosterone at Newson Health: DrLN.co.uk/clinic👉Follow the podcast on Spotify:👉More from Dr Louise Newson: https://linkin.bio/drlouisenewson
- 1 weeks ago33 min
116 – Bioidentical HRT has good safety data, so why do so few women take it?
Bioidentical (body identical) HRT is safer than the old synthetic hormones, so why do so few women take it?Dr Jerrold Weinberg spent 25 years delivering babies in Detroit before moving into menopause medicine, and has since treated around 4,000 women. When he began prescribing bioidentical hormones, colleagues stopped referring patients to him, a story he tells in his book, Menopause Mended.Louise and Jerrold explain why the Women’s Health Initiative study tested horse-derived estrogen and a synthetic progestogen rather than the estradiol and micronised progesterone used today, and why many women on HRT still feel unwell because their dose is too low or they aren’t absorbing it. They also talk about compounded creams, menopause supplements and why rushed appointments leave women without answers.Jerrold closes with three take-home tips, including how to walk into an appointment prepared and be your own advocate.Let’s connect👉 Understand what yourhormones actually do before your next appointment. Read The Power of Hormones: (https://bio.to/ThePowerofHormones?utm_source=DLN&utm_medium=biolink&utm_campaign=crosspromo)👉Follow the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode:https://open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg?si=d4107b19c31743c5👉More from Dr Louise Newson: https://linkin.bio/drlouisenewson👉 More from Dr.WeinbergLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrold-weinberg-md-facog-ncmp-0323a644/Instagram: @menopausemendedFacebook: @jerroldweinbergmdhttps://jhweinbergmd.com/Link to purchase book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Mended-Bioidentitcal-Hormone-Business/dp/B0G63HDN72/ref=tmm_pap_sw…Chapters00:00 Why should doctors question what they're taught?02:59 Why did colleagues stop referring patients to him?05:13 Is menopause a hormone deficiency, like low thyroid?06:09 Why was the first HRT made from horse urine?07:09 Why do women go through the menopause?09:28 Why does oral estrogen affect blood clotting?10:29 What did the 2002 WHI study actually test?12:05 Why is synthetic progestogen still a concern?13:36 Which estradiol and progesterone are used now?14:05 Why use a compounded estrogen cream?16:22 What's the fear about compounded HRT?19:07 Is your HRT dose too low to work?20:57 Does HRT protect your long-term health?22:19 Can HRT lower your risk of osteoporosis?23:43 Do menopause supplements actually work?26:28 Why are menopause appointments so rushed?29:48 Could nurse practitioners improve menopause care?31:17 How can more women get the HRT they need?
- 1 weeks ago32 min
115 – Bleeding on HRT: why it happens and what it means
Is bleeding on HRT normal? It’s a common side effect that usually settles and there’s often a simple explanation.Consultant gynaecologist Tony Chalhoub worked for years in a rapid-access clinic for postmenopausal bleeding and helped establish Newcastle’s accredited endometriosis centre. He shares how a health scare ofhis own changed the way he listens to patients.In this episode, Dr Louise Newson and Tony Chalhoub talk about how a few missed days of progesterone, patch that didn’t stick or a urine infection can all lead to bleeding, why a careful history matters so much, and why stopping an evidence-based treatment can bring symptoms straight back.They also discuss why Louise kept her ovaries at hysterectomy, why estrogen alone may not be enough after surgical menopause, and why women with endometriosis deserve to be believed even when their scans are normal.If you have any bleeding on HRT, speak to your doctor so it can be properly assessed.Follow Tony: @drtonychalhoubChapters00:00 Why does listening to women matter so much?00:22 Why aren't gynaecologists taught about HRT?02:24 What did training across the UK teach Tony?03:39 Can a hysteroscopy be done without going to sleep?06:41 Why were women told fibroid surgery was too risky?07:29 Does bleeding on HRT mean cancer?10:25 Should you stop HRT if you have bleeding?11:20 What did a cancer scare teach a gynaecologist?12:40 Could bleeding after sex be vaginal dryness?13:05 Why are doctors scared of vaginal oestrogen?13:50 Can women have HRT after cancer?15:17 Should you keep your ovaries with womb cancer?16:39 Why would a breast cancer survivor try HRT?17:22 Why did Louise keep her ovaries at hysterectomy?19:18 Is oestrogen enough after surgical menopause?21:26 Should HRT be part of gynaecology training?22:31 Does oestradiol cause womb cancer?24:06 Is it OK for doctors to say I don't know?25:19 Why are women with endometriosis not believed?27:13 Why doesn't endometriosis pain match the scan?28:40 Can men get endometriosis?30:36 What needs to change in endometriosis care?👉 Bleeding on HRT? Trackyour symptoms and treatment in the balance app so your doctor gets the fullpicture: https://balance-app.com/?utm_source=DLN&utm_medium=biolink&utm_campaign=crosspromo👉 More from Dr Louise Newson: https://linkin.bio/drlouisenewson
- 2 weeks ago31 min
112 – What do I do if my doctor dismisses my menopause symptoms?
Doctor dismissing your menopause symptoms? Dr Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi explains how to get heard and get the right care.Dr Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi, MD, MPH, is a US physician with more than 25 years in women’s health and public health, much of it with underserved communities. She regularly sees women for whom she is the third, fourth or fifth doctor, after years of being told their symptoms just come with age.Dr Louise Newson explains why symptoms of hormonalimbalance, from night sweats and joint pain to low mood and memory problems, are so easily dismissed when they can’t be seen on a scan. She also explains why so many women are told the only option is an antidepressant, and why many are now learning about hormone treatments, including testosterone, fromeach other.Phyllis closes with three take-home tips for women and the people supporting them: pause, pivot and proactivate.Let’s connect👉 Take your symptoms to your next appointment: complete the free symptom questionnaire in the balance app: https://balance-app.com/utm_source=DLN&utm_medium=biolink&utm_campaign=crosspromo👉Follow the podcast for more: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg👉More from Dr Louise Newson: https://linkin.bio/drlouisenewsonChapters00:00 Why is health information so confusing for women?02:28 Why are people so scared of the word hormone?02:45 Why is "Do you understand?" the wrong question?03:27 What do you really want from your appointment?04:09 How should you prepare for a doctor's appointment?05:51 Why are women too scared to ask for an examination?07:41 What happens when a doctor refuses to examine you?08:42 Is it really "just your age"?09:27 Why are so many women being dismissed?10:27 Is it okay for a doctor to say "I'm not sure"?11:09 What does "that's just how it is" really mean?12:11 Why are hormone symptoms so easy to dismiss?13:24 How can scoring your symptoms help you get heard?14:43 Can a symptom questionnaire make you feel heard?15:39 Why do so many women think it's just them?16:47 Are women learning more from each other than doctors?18:17 Should you crowdsource medical advice online?21:06 How do we reach women in underserved communities?24:29 How do your hormones affect your whole family?25:23 How can partners and friends support you?27:24 Why take someone with you to your appointment?29:25 What are the three steps to advocate for yourself?
- 2 weeks ago32 min
113 – Does menopause speed up ageing? What estrogen does to inflammation
Does menopause speed up ageing? The science shows inflammation accelerates in perimenopause, and estrogen can slow it.Nikolina Lauc is CEO of GlycanAge, which measures a marker of low-grade inflammation in our antibodies, building on research her father has dedicated his scientific career to. Nikolina’s research shows estrogen can prevent, and even reverse, the rise in inflammation that comes with menopause.Dr Louise Newson explains why so many chronic diseases, from heart disease to dementia, are driven by inflammation, why estrogen is being overlooked in the longevity conversation and what happens to women whose ovaries are removed young and are never given hormones back. They also discuss why inflammation soars after childbirth, and how progesterone can be used to treat postnatal depression.Nikolina closes with three things she wants research to answer next, from personalising HRT doses to whether therapy can calm inflammation.Follow Nikolina: @nikolinalaucLet’s connect👉I've written a whole chapter on inflammation and hormones in my book, The Powerof Hormones: https://bio.to/ThePowerofHormones?utm_source=DLN&utm_medium=biolink&utm_campaign=crosspromo👉 Follow the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode👉More from Dr Louise Newson: https://linkin.bio/drlouisenewsonChapters00:00 Why does inflammation matter for women?01:34 What is low-grade inflammation?03:33 When does inflammation turn against us?06:05 What is "inflammaging"?08:12 What does a glycan test measure?08:46 Does inflammation speed up in perimenopause?10:43 Are oestrogen and testosterone really sex hormones?12:12 Does inflammation change across the cycle?13:31 What happens when ovaries are removed young?15:35 Why does inflammation soar after birth?16:29 Could progesterone help postnatal depression?20:33 Can grief and divorce age your immune system?21:30 Are hormones medicine's biggest advance?24:19 Is HRT's benefit just placebo?25:19 Can inflammation predict disease years early?29:05 What makes some people resilient to disease?30:05 Are women on the right dose of HRT?31:26 What should hormone research answer next?32:13 Does testosterone affect inflammation?33:05 Can therapy reduce inflammation?
- 3 weeks ago37 min
112 – Primodos: the harmful hormone pill prescribed to millions of pregnant women
Primodos was the pregnancy test pill containingsynthetic hormones that was prescribed to millions of women during the 50s, 60s and 70s that caused severe congenital malformations, stillbirths and miscarriages.Primodos contained etihylestradiol and norethisterone - two synthetic hormones that are still prescribed every day as contraception to millions of women.These risks were covered up by Schering, the drug company, and the Committee of Safety of Medicine decided not to warn people of the harms of these synthetic hormones as they did not want women to be “scared away” from taking contraceptive pills which contain the same synthetic hormones.In 1970, Marie Lyon’s GP prescribed her Primodos tablets to find out whether she was pregnant with her first baby. Nobody mentioned any risks, and when her daughter Sarah was born with part of her arm missing, Marie was told “these things happen”.She has campaigned for decades as chair of the Association for Children Damaged by Hormone Pregnancy Tests. Millions of women were prescribed Primodos with countless harms to these women’s babies until it was banned many years after the initial warnings were reported.Louise explains why synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone can be harmful and the problems with prescribing them to pregnant women without proper testing. They talk about the early warnings that were completely dismissed, why so many mothers still blame themselves, and why Marie believes an apology by the drug company is no longer enough.If your mother took this synthetic hormone pregnancy test, Marie’s advice is to ask your GP for your records. She closes with the three changes she wants to see in how medicines are regulated.Chapters00:00 What was the Primodos scandal?01:27 How were pregnancy tests done before Primodos?02:30 Where did synthetic hormones come from?05:13 How did the pill become a pregnancy test?06:14 What did Marie's GP tell her?08:01 Was Primodos ever tested in pregnancy?09:20 Did the drug company know about the risks?10:39 What happened when Sarah was born?11:24 When did families make the connection?12:20 Who was Dr Bill Inman?16:01 Who was Dr Isabel Gal?18:38 What does duty of care mean once you know?19:17 Which birth defects were reported?21:05 How do you find out if your mother took Primodos?25:42 Are synthetic hormones still causing harm?28:31 Why weren't condoms made free?32:00 Why isn't an apology enough?33:01 What three changes does Marie want?Let’s connect👉 Understand the difference between synthetic and body-identical hormones in my book, The Power of Hormones:👉 More from Dr Louise Newson:https://linkin.bio/drlouisenewson
- 3 weeks ago34 min
111 – Can hormones help postpartum psychosis?
Can hormones help postpartum psychosis? Why the fall in estrogen and progesterone after birth is so often overlooked.Jade Lloyd had her daughter in December 2020 after a three-day labour. Within months she was living with anxiety, intrusive thoughts and suicidal feelings, and when she asked her health visitor for help she was told to have a glass of wine, some chocolate and a bath. Weeks later she had her first psychotic episode and was admitted to a mother and baby unit, yet hormones were never once mentioned as part of her treatment.Jade, now a maternal mental health advocate, talks to Dr Louise Newson about recovery, relapse and why her GP said it wasn't normal for a 32-year-old to take hormones. Louise explains the pioneering work of Dr Katharina Dalton, how some antipsychotics can lower hormone levels and where progesterone may help.Jade closes with three take-home tips for spotting the signs and finding support.Follow Jade: @jadealloydLet’s connect👉 If hormones have never been part of the conversation about your postnatal mental health, the doctors at Newson Clinic can talk it through with you: https://shorturl.at/B0GIl👉 Follow the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode👉 More from Dr Louise Newson: https://linkin.bio/drlouisenewsonChapters00:00 Why are hormones ignored after birth?01:36 What happened after Jade's traumatic birth?03:06 What did her six-week check miss?04:24 What are intrusive thoughts after birth like?06:01 Why was she told to have a glass of wine?07:05 What are the early signs of mania after birth?07:40 What does a psychotic episode feel like?09:04 What happens in a mother and baby unit?10:37 How did antipsychotics affect Jade's weight?11:51 Can postpartum psychosis come back?12:52 Did anyone ever mention her hormones?15:29 Why did psychiatrists ignore hormones?18:21 What is a therapeutic trial of hormones?18:50 How does Jade feel on hormone treatment?20:35 Why did her GP say hormones aren't 'normal' at 32?22:32 How should doctors weigh benefits and risks?26:16 Why is there a double standard on evidence?27:51 Can progesterone prevent postpartum psychosis?28:25 Can antipsychotics lower your hormone levels?28:53 How do you ask for hormone treatment?30:21 Are hormones safe while breastfeeding?31:40 What are the signs of postpartum psychosis?33:08 Where can families find support?This conversation covers postpartum (postnatal) psychosis, intrusive thoughts, antipsychotics and the role of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone after birth.
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About The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
Dr Louise Newson is an award-winning physician, respected women’s hormone specialist, educator, and author committed to increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause, menopause, and lifelong hormone health. Each week, Louise dives into the newest research, treatments and hot topic issues, providing accessible, evidence-based information to empower your future health. Joined by fellow experts and special guests, with answers to your burning questions, Louise explores how hormones impact every aspect of our lives. Described as the “medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution”, Louise aims to empower a generation of women to have a greater understanding, choice and control over their treatment, bodies, minds and future health through their hormones. She is the creator of the award-winning free balance app, a Sunday Times bestselling author and the founder of the Newson Health clinic. With over three decades of clinical experience, Louise is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the Royal College of GPs, a Visiting Fellow at Cambridge, a regular contributor to academic journals including the Lancet and the British Journal of General Practice, and has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Health from Bradford University. The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.
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