Menopause Lies EXPOSED: The Truth About Bio-Identical HRT | Dr Annie Middleton

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, and its power. Dr Annie Middleton - GP & Menopause Expert Dr Annie Middleton qualified from Cambridge University and then the Royal Free Hospital in 2001. After initial hospital jobs Dr Middleton trained as a GP and became a GP in 2005. Dr Middleton has worked for the NHS in general practice since then, initially as a salaried doctor and now as a locum. Dr Middleton has a special interest in women’s health and hold additional qualifications in Family Planning, obstetrics and gynaecology. Dr Middleton also has a PGCert in Medical Nutrition from the University of Surrey. Host/podcaster: Hala Ali The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Chapters: 00:00:45 - Introduction 00:00:57 - Dr Annie Middleton's Interest in Menopause 00:02:03 - Why Men Should Understand Menopause 00:02:55 - Definition and Stages of Menopause 00:04:28 - Age of Onset for Menopause 00:05:49 - Symptoms of Menopause 00:08:58 - Timing of Menopausal Symptoms 00:10:35 - Menopause and Brain Function 00:12:07 - Sleep and Menopause 00:12:46 - Sexual Drive and Function During Menopause 00:15:13 - Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cancer Risk 00:16:11 - Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cancer Risk Revisited 00:18:29 - Lifestyle Changes to Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms 00:20:45 - Understanding Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy 00:25:43 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Menopause 00:27:49 - Importance of Consulting a GP for Menopause 00:29:31 - Training of GPs in Menopause 00:30:50 - Exercise and Menopause 00:31:46 - Exercise and Bone Health During Menopause 00:33:14 - Diet, Alcohol, and Smoking During Menopause 00:34:51 - Phyto-oestrogens and Menopause 00:35:15 - The Need for Menopause Education 00:37:08 - Menopause and Society 00:37:42 - Experiencing Hot Flushes 00:38:49 - Frequency of Menopausal Symptoms 00:40:00 - Theories on Why Women Experience Menopause 00:41:55 - Debunking Menopause Myths 00:43:15 - Hormone Replacement Therapy Timing and Risks 00:44:27 - When to Consult a GP About Menopause 00:46:58 - Deciding to Stop Hormone Therapy 00:47:33 - Deciding to Stop Hormone Therapy Part 2 00:49:03 - Traditional Herbs and Botanicals for Menopause 00:50:29 - Recommended Resources for Understanding Menopause 00:51:20 - Navigating Advice and Misinformation During Menopause 00:52:57 - Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Menopause 00:54:45 - The State of Menopause Education in the UK 00:56:08 - The Right to a Second Opinion 00:56:50 - Bringing the Menopause Discussion to the Forefront 00:57:33 - Dr Middleton's Personal Approach to Menopause 00:58:23 - Conclusion Follow Dr Middleton: LinkedIn -   / annie-m-9b48341b9   Useful Links: The M Word: Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause by Dr Philippa Kaye - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Word-Everyth... The Million Women Study - https://www.ceu.ox.ac.uk/research/the... Explore the podcast:    • From Hysteria to Harm: The Shocking Histor...   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/l... License code: XZOWFTMEKX8FJAEW Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.