Dr. Louise Newson

They would reduce their hours if they could afford to.

because of their menopausal symptoms.

And we know the main symptoms that affect people at work are anxiety, fatigue and memory problems.

So, you know, even looking at our NHS that employs so many people, there should be clinics everywhere for people.

There should be easier access to hormones.

Absolutely, and it's multi organs.

Our hormones get everywhere.

So what we're basically saying is we should probably take it off gynaecologists and as GPs we're better suited.

Is that a gynaecologist thing?

I don't know.

It's more a generalist thing now.

my pancreas not working well, I wouldn't go and see a pancreatic surgeon.

And it's the same if my ovaries weren't working well, why would I go and see a gynaecologist?

It doesn't make sense.

It's got to be routine, far more routine.

Rather than opting in for hormones, it should be opting out because the majority of women should be considering them for their future health.

Which country?

Well, lots of people say UK is the best, but I think it is best in that it's about 14% of menopausal women are prescribed hormones.

One-four.

One-four.