Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk
Episodes
Xmas Myth #12: Menopause is the same for all women?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The last of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Women experience menopause in the same way. Hosted on ...
Xmas Myth #11: Testosterone?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The eleventh of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Testosterone is the missing piece of the jigsaw pu...
Xmas Myth #10: HRT is expensive?
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tenth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:HRT is expensive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Xmas Myth #9: Either HRT or alternative?
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ninth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:You have to choose either a complementary therapy, or...
Xmas Myth #8: Pregnancy?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The eighth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:You can’t get pregnant if you’re taking HRT.Link...
Xmas Myth #7: HRT info has all changed?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The seventh of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Everything is new with menopause, in particular HRT...
Xmas Myth #6: Is it the end of a good sexlife?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sixth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Menopause marks the end of a good sex life.Link:https...
Xmas Myth #5: HRT only for 5 years?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fifth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:You can only be on HRT for 5 years.Link: Estrogens in...
Xmas Myth #4: Only in your 50s?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Xmas Myth #3: Vaginal and Systemic HRT
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Xmas Myth #2: HRT only delays menopause?
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Xmas Myth #1: Libido?
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
Community Pharmacists; their understated role in supporting Menopause
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Migraines, menopause and HRT… what a combination!
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Migraines are an incredibly debilitating symptom. What’s it all about, is there a link with the menopause transition and if so, what can we do about...
Men… Let’s Talk Menopause
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raising awareness… generating interest…providing education…we have seen a huge change in recent years amongst men with many genuinely seeking ...
Measuring hormone levels, there’s more to it than you think.
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode Heather and our guest Dr Clare Spencer do an amazing job of simplifying this incredibly complex topic. You might be thinking…mmm...
Sleep… the elixir of life.
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a good night’s sleep…something we all need to prioritise for our health & wellbeing, but especially if we’re going through, (what ca...
Lifestyle medicine… yes, it does work!
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lifestyle medicine, how simple tweaks and nudges to lifestyle choices can have a huge impact on helping to manage symptoms associated with the menopau...
The challenges ethnic minority women can face experiencing the menopause.
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we start the conversation about this incredibly challenging and often misunderstood topic. Much more work needs to be done in this area w...
HRT after cancer… risk-reducing surgery… we continue the conversation about Gynae Cancer.
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the conversation we started in Series 3 episode 5 about the 5 gynaecological cancers, this episode we delve into the complex topics of taki...
Micro-nutrients – continuing the conversation about nutrition
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Series 3, episode 1, we tackled the macronutrients and glucose spikes as well as a reminder about a few basics we should all be remembering. This t...
Testosterone… what you really need to know!
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Testosterone…a word which conjures up certain expectations for some women alongside causing additional confusion for others. In this episode we set ...
Reflexology… are your feet the key to relaxation?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue the conversation about complementary therapies and delve into the well known restorative effects of reflexology, a renowne...
Complementary Therapies… Let’s Talk Acupuncture & Hypnotherapy
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a whole range of complementary therapies out there to choose from, is it all a load of hocus pocus…are they worth looking into to help giv...
Menopause within the workplace
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another hot topic to cover and one which has improved enormously in recent years. There still remains a disparity of experiences for employees between...
The five gynae cancers
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the 5 gynaecological cancers; vaginal, vulva, womb, ovarian and cervical.We are delighted to welcome onto the podcast clini...
Bone health and menopause
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another important topic to cover and one which many of us ignore, to a certain extent, until something untoward happens…often out of the blue.We cha...
Neurodiversity and menopause
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the overlap of symptoms between neurodiverse conditions and the menopause it can all become a very complex topic…having a better understanding ...
Heart health and the Menopause
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking after you heart health is a must for everyone, regardless of gender, but there remains a low level of awareness of the importance of heart hea...
Nutrition and the Menopause
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we focus on the importance of looking at what you’re eating & drinking and why it’s important not to exclude any of the major ...
Christmas Special
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 Christmas, end of year round up.We thought it would be nice to end the year with a one off episode to help you keep on track over the festive per...
Relationships and the impact of the menopause.
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do menopausal symptoms have an impact on relationships, and do our relationships affect our views on and use of HRT …well, we’re all different, bu...
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and early menopause.
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No one is too young to be menopausal. Sadly this statement is true with a significant percentage of people falling into the POI bracket which means th...
Side effects of HRT, menstruation and general bleeding problems.
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Periods… wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a period free life, just saying…Currently HRT is the first line treatment for menopausal symptoms but,...
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) an excellent alternative option.
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CBT is a fabulous option to consider if HRT isn’t a viable option; either you can’t take it, don’t want to take it or it just doesn’t suit you...
HRT and the risk of hormone dependent cancers like breast cancer.
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HRT and the risk of hormone dependent cancers like breast cancer.HRT is such a complex topic which, combined with people’s perception of risk, can a...
The basics about HRT and much more.
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve decided to take the bull by the horns and tackle the huge topic of HRT. In this episode we discuss which hormones we’re actually talking abo...
Carrying on with the Urogenital symptoms - the urinary & bladder symptoms.
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a huge impact these symptoms can have on your quality of life yet, remarkably, they remain some of the most under reported & under treated on...
Vulvas, vaginas - those Urogenital symptoms.
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These are some of the most under reported, under treated symptoms and fall into the category of your longterm symptoms, although we realise that for s...
The psychological & emotional symptoms.
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thankfully there has been increased awareness about these symptoms in relation to the Menopause in recent years. They are incredibly common and can be...
Joint pains and bone health.
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to take a holistic approach as we discuss the symptoms which are often surprising ones for many people when it comes to the menopause… t...
Vasomotor symptoms - Hot Flushes & Night sweats.
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking hot flushes & night sweats, also known as those vasomotor symptoms - but maybe you’re one of the lucky individuals who never exp...
Menopause Matters - Let's Talk
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Flipping Estrogen.In this introductory episode we chat through some of the basics about the menopause. Why there is such a range of symptoms &am...