Rebranding Menopause: Glycans, Hormones and Inflammation with Dr. Louise Newson

Does menopause hold implications beyond reproductive health? This episode reveals that the shift in hormonal balance affects inflammatory patterns, mediated by complex carbohydrates called glycans. We unravel the overlooked role of perimenopause in chronic disease onset and debunk common myths. Exploring hormone replacement therapy, we discuss its wider health impact, beyond mere symptom management. Louise Newson, a distinguished GP and Menopause Specialist, is the founder of the Balance App, The Menopause Charity, and the Newson Health Menopause Society. An active member of the UK Government Menopause Taskforce, she continually works to elevate menopause understanding and care.
Listen in as we discuss the potential of glycans as biomarkers for menopause, surpassing existing diagnostic tests in their predictive capacity.
We discuss:
02:11 - Menopause Specialisation: Why Choose It?
04:12 - Menopause: Myths vs. Facts
05:33 - What Exactly Is Menopause?
08:04 - Testosterone's Role in Female Health
09:18 - Sex Hormones and Immune Regulation
12:36 - Menopause and the Rise of Chronic Illness
14:20 - The Current State of Menopause Education in the Medical Community
15:22 - Viewing Menopause as a Hormone Deficiency
16:57 - Menopause and Metabolic Syndrome
18:20 - Menopause and the Gut Microbiome
24:03 - Oestrogen's Role in the Cardiovascular System
26:59 - Is Perimenopause Contributing to Chronic Disease?
30:53 - Limitations of Current Menopause Tests
32:00 - Introducing the Balance App
34:05 - Glycan-Based Menopause Tests
35:36 - Addressing the Lack of Menopause Education in Medicine
38:50 - Common Questions About Hormone Replacement Therapy
41:26 - A Look at the Newson Clinic
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[@betty-annpilgrim7899]

Wonderful to see a young woman at the forefront of menopause education and advocacy

[@eileenwalsh2489]

I got my womb and ovaries removed at 39 years due to cancer, my doctor at the time put me on the hrt patch and my doctor removed me of the patch, i felt oo until 2years ago with bad pain in my tummy all down to my vagina and bad burning down through me, it is ruing my life, i am awake a lot during the night going to the toilet, now i am diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and i was 8o years old the other day and i would b so happy if i could get some advice from you now the doctor put me on estrogen thank you so much god bless

[@Susieq26754]

I'm currently taking Premarin and my skin seems to be getting more itchy and dryer. Why is that?

[@patriciapyper4617]

I am on evorol Conti patches my doctor give me four patches for a month ❤😂

[@MsSnu]

So you apply one once per week?

[@patriciapyper4617]

Neausa vertigo sore joints

[@patriciapyper4617]

How long are you in perimenopause for please thanks ❤

[@sahra4117]

Can be between 4-10 years! Typically menopause is around 51. Also depends whether you had any surgery that may have removed ovaries or had hysterectomy etc but if not generally 4-8 or 10 years of perimenopause.

[@sallyhall8366]

How long do you need to take hrt for

[@patriciapyper4617]

Dos evorol Conti patches give you a heart attack s