Menopause, HRT, libido and weight gain: Liz’s menopause highlights

In honour of World Menopause Month, Liz reflects on some of our most fascinating podcast conversations on all things menopause – from libido to weight gain, oestrogen to testosterone – to help you better navigate this often tricky transition.

Liz reveals the biggest menopause revelations that she found most startling, and considers her own personal journey with menopause and HRT.

This episode shares highlights from Avrum Bluming on what oestrogen is and why it matters, Dr Louise Newson on getting back to basics with HRT, Dr Sarah Hillman on developing a testosterone patch, Dr Rachel Rubin on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer on bone health, and Pauline Cox on oestrogen and metabolic health.

Stream the episode below, or download the recording via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Listen to What oestrogen is why it matters, with Avrum Bluming
• Listen to The practicalities of HRT, with Dr Louise Newson
• Listen to Developing the world’s first testosterone patch, with Dr Sarah Hillman
• Listen to Vaginal oestrogen could save your life, with Dr Rachel Rubin 
• Listen to Oestrogen and bone health, with Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer
• Listen to Eating for hormones, with Pauline Cox
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• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]