Is It Hot In Here?
Is It Hot In Here?
Podcast Description
Part open-clinic, part talk show, this podcast is for all women seeking insight, reassurance, empathy, answers and laughter while navigating midlife.
Each week, Naomi joined by a guest in an open clinic. Together, they unpick the physical, mental and emotional changes that so many of us relate to. Guests share their personal stories, open up about their difficulties, and laugh about some of the more bewildering challenges that come with mid-life.
Naomi and her guest also answer questions sent in by listeners, and hopefully, after listening, you will feel much more understood.
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The podcast focuses on women's health, menopause, personal stories, and societal expectations, with episodes addressing challenges such as mid-life career burnout, physical and emotional changes during menopause, and the impact of early menopause on family planning.

Part open-clinic, part talk show, this is the podcast for women navigating perimenopause, menopause & midlife health.
Each week, menopause Doctor Naomi Potter is joined by a new guest to explore the real-life impact of their hormonal changes. From hot flushes and anxiety, to brain fog and sleep problems, no topic is off limits.
Whether you’re wondering if HRT is right for you, or need a help managing menopause symptoms, this is a safe space for women to face their midlife insecurities.
Get specialised menopause support: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihih
Could your recurrent UTIs actually be a menopause problem?
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In this week’s solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explains the surprising and often overlooked link between diminishing oestrogen and recurrent urinary tract infections – and why antibiotics alone are never going to be the long-term answer.
If you’ve had two or three UTIs in the past year and keep getting sent away with antibiotics, this episode is for you. Naomi explains why recurrent UTIs are so common in perimenopause and menopause, why they’re so often missed, and what you can do right now to prevent them – including the simple, safe and highly effective role of topical oestrogen.
Topics include:
• Why UTIs become more common in perimenopause and menopause
• How diminishing oestrogen affects the urinary tract
• Why antibiotics treat UTIs but don’t prevent them coming back
• The role of topical oestrogen in preventing recurrent UTIs
• Practical tips to reduce your risk of UTIs
• Why recurrent UTIs are a serious long-term health risk if left untreated
• Why this menopause symptom is so often missed by doctors
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0:00 – Why Recurring UTIs Are a Hidden Menopause Problem
0:51 – The Real Cause: Low Oestrogen and Urinary Tract Health
2:15 Practical Tips to Reduce UTI Risk
2:56 The #1 Solution: Local Vaginal Oestrogen
3:43 The Danger of Untreated UTIs in Older Women
4:32 Get Personalised Help with Menopause Care

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