Menopause care isn't always part of a standard appointment. Some healthcare systems offer dedicated consultations or specialist services, but women may need to ask about them. Knowing what's available can make it easier to get the right support. #Menopause #WomensHealth #MenopauseCare #Perimenopause #HealthEducation
Building strong foundations with nutrition, exercise, mental health, and supportive relationships can help you enter the transition feeling more prepared, informed, and confident. #Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #HealthyAging #MidlifeHealth --------------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website: https://www.allaboutyoupod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/dr.shaunawatts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247 Disclaimer: This podcast and any…
Menopause can shift where the body stores fat, particularly around the abdomen. Focusing on muscle, fiber intake, regular movement, and overall metabolic health may be more meaningful than chasing a number on the scale. #Menopause #BellyFat #MetabolicHealth #WomensHealth #HealthyAging ----------------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website:…
A Greek yogurt bowl can be an easy way to combine protein, fruit, seeds, and healthy fats in one meal. Add your favorite toppings or blend it into a shake for a quick option that keeps your nutrition goals on track. #Nutrition #HealthyEating #Protein #Fiber #Wellness -------------- Follow Dr Shauna…
Starting HRT doesn't guarantee weight loss. Its role is to help manage hormonal changes and potentially make healthy habits easier to maintain. Think of it as support, not a shortcut. #HRT #Menopause #WeightManagement #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth ---------------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website: https://www.allaboutyoupod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/dr.shaunawatts…
Menopause affects far more than periods and hot flashes. Low estrogen can impact vaginal and urinary health, causing discomfort, painful intimacy, burning, and recurrent UTIs. These symptoms deserve to be recognized and treated, not dismissed as something women simply have to live with. #Menopause #WomensHealth #VaginalHealth #HRT #HormoneHealth ----------------------- Follow…
Get the guide to your doctors appointment: http://menopause.allaboutyoupod.com/appointment-prep/ ------------------------------------------------ Join Dr Shauna Watts’ "Now What?" List - https://shauna-watts-263a.mykajabi.com/what-next ------------------------------------------------ Most women get fifteen minutes for a conversation that spans years of their life, every system in their body, and a treatment decision that shapes the next twenty. It was never…
Join Dr Shauna Watts’ "Now What?" List - https://shauna-watts-263a.mykajabi.com/what-next --------------- Menopause doesn't come with an instruction manual, but it should. After a year of conversations with some of the world's leading menopause experts, Dr. Shauna Watts has brought together the questions women keep asking and the practical advice that can…
Compounded HRT isn't automatically more personalised or safer. Regulated body-identical options are already available, with tested formulations and established doses. #HRT #Menopause #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth
Starting HRT earlier may offer greater benefits for things like bone and cardiovascular health, but later doesn't automatically mean pointless or unsafe. For women still dealing with symptoms years after menopause, treatment decisions should be based on their individual health, risks, and needs. #HRT #Menopause #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #HealthyAging
Estrogen isn't used on its own for women who still have a uterus. Progesterone helps prevent the uterine lining from becoming too thick, reducing the risk of abnormal bleeding and endometrial cancer. That's why taking both hormones as prescribed is important. #HRT #Menopause #Progesterone #Estrogen #WomensHealth
A tablet and a patch may contain the same hormone, but your body processes them differently. That distinction can influence certain risks, particularly clotting, making the form of HRT an important part of the conversation. #HRT #Menopause #Estrogen #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth
For more than two decades, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has been surrounded by confusion, conflicting advice and misinformation. Many women assume it's too risky, believe they've left it too late, or think they simply aren't eligible. In this episode of All About You, Dr Shauna Watts shares the seven conversations…
While hormone therapy is highly effective for treating many menopause symptoms, current evidence does not support using it solely to prevent dementia. It's important to separate what research has clearly proven from what is still being investigated. #BrainHealth #Menopause #DementiaAwareness #HormoneHealth #WomensHealth ---------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on…
Sensational claims about menopause can distract from the bigger picture. Brain health is influenced by many factors, including sleep, heart health, movement, learning, and social connection. Women deserve balanced, evidence-based conversations, not fear-driven headlines. #Menopause #BrainHealth #HealthyAging #WomensHealth #HealthEducation --------------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website:…
A healthy sleep routine isn't just about how long you sleep. Research suggests keeping a consistent bedtime and wake-up time may have an even greater impact on brain health and long-term wellbeing than simply chasing more hours of sleep. Your body thrives on rhythm, not randomness. #SleepHealth #BrainHealth #HealthyHabits #Longevity…
Is hormone therapy really protecting your brain or are the headlines getting ahead of the evidence? In this episode, we unpack the myths linking menopause, hormone therapy, and dementia. Learn what the research actually says, why fear based messaging can be harmful, and why honest conversations about uncertainty matter when…
Fear sells, especially when it comes to women's health. One of the biggest claims circulating online is that without Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), your brain will rapidly decline during menopause. But what does the evidence actually say? In this episode of All About You, Dr Sarah McKay, neuroscientist, author of…
Understanding the full picture helps women recognize symptoms sooner and seek the support they deserve. #MenopauseAwareness #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #HealthyAging ---------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website: www.allaboutyoupod.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247 Disclaimer: This podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do…
Menopause can bring emotional highs and lows that are difficult for both partners to navigate. Mood changes, irritability, and emotional sensitivity aren't personality changes. They're often driven by shifting hormones. Approaching these moments with empathy, open communication, and patience can strengthen a relationship during a challenging transition. #MenopauseSupport #Relationships #WomensHealth…
Too many women believe menopausal symptoms are something they simply have to endure. In reality, there are a range of evidence-based treatments that can significantly improve quality of life. The key is finding the approach that's right for you through an informed conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealth…
Midlife can bring unexpected changes in confidence, energy, and self-image. Instead of assuming it's something your partner needs to face alone, use it as an opportunity to have honest conversations about how you're both changing. Shared vulnerability often creates more connection than trying to solve the problem. #Relationships #MenopauseSupport #HealthyRelationships…
Many women expect menopause to happen overnight, but it's actually a gradual process. Hormonal changes often begin years before periods stop completely, making symptoms appear long before menopause is officially reached. Understanding where you are on the timeline can make it easier to recognize what's happening and seek the right…
Menopause doesn't just affect women. It affects relationships too. If you've ever wondered why your partner seems different, this episode explains what's really happening and how you can support her through one of the biggest transitions of her life. In this episode of All About You, Dr. Shauna Watts breaks…
