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:

• Menopause Specialisation: Why Choose It? [02:11]
• Menopause: Myths vs. Facts [04:12]
• What Exactly Is Menopause? [05:33]
• Testosterone's Role in Female Health [08:04]
• Sex Hormones and Immune Regulation [09:18]
• Menopause and the Rise of Chronic Illness [12:36]
• Viewing Menopause as a Hormone Deficiency [15:22]
• Menopause and Metabolic Syndrome [16:57]
• Menopause and the Gut Microbiome [18:20]
• Oestrogen's Role in the Cardiovascular System [24:03]
• Is Perimenopause Contributing to Chronic Disease? [26:59]
• Limitations of Current Menopause Tests [30:53]
• Introducing the Balance App [32:00]
• Glycan-Based Menopause Tests [34:05]
• Addressing the Lack of Menopause Education in Medicine [35:36]
• Common Questions About Hormone Replacement Therapy [38:50]
• A Look at the Newson Clinic [41:26]

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