Menopause Myth #19: You Don’t Have to Choose Between Your Breasts and Your Bones: Understanding HRT and Breast Cancer Risk
"I'm terrified of breast cancer. I can't take HRT." A 52-year-old woman sits across from me, visibly exhausted and distressed. She's been experiencing severe menopausal...
Menopause Myth #18: The Menopause Isn’t Linear: Why You Can Feel Worse Before You Feel Better
"I thought HRT was supposed to make me feel better, but I feel worse." A 48-year-old woman sits in front of me, frustrated and close...
Menopause Myth #17: Vaginal Dryness Isn’t ‘Just Part of Getting Older’: It’s Treatable
"I thought I just had to live with it." A 56-year-old woman sits in front of me, clearly uncomfortable discussing the topic. She's been post-menopausal...
Menopause Myth #16: Is It Menopause or Your Thyroid? Why Both Need Checking
"Is it my thyroid or is it menopause?" A 49-year-old woman sits in front of me, exhausted beyond words. She's been profoundly fatigued for over...
Menopause Myth #15: Depression or Perimenopause? How to tell the difference
"Have you considered antidepressants?" A 47-year-old woman sits across from me, tears streaming down her face. She's been experiencing overwhelming anxiety for nearly a year....
Menopause Myth #13: Why Your GP Doesn’t Know Everything About Menopause (And Why That’s a Problem)
"But my GP should know about menopause, shouldn't they?" A 46-year-old woman sits in front of me, frustrated and exhausted. She's been experiencing increasingly severe...
Menopause Myth #12: Testosterone for Women: The Most Overlooked Piece of Menopause Care
"But testosterone is for men, right?" A 48-year-old woman sits across from me, looking utterly exhausted. She had a total hysterectomy (uterus and both ovaries...
Menopause Myth #11: Oral vs. Transdermal HRT: Why the Route Matters More Than You Think
"Does it really matter whether HRT is a tablet or a patch?" A 53-year-old woman asks me this during a consultation. She's been prescribed oral...
