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Guest – Dr Nneka Nwokolo | Menopause Expert & Co-founder of NewWoman Health Menopause Clinic

Dr. Nneka Nwokolo is an NHS Consultant Sexual Health Physician with over 20 years of expertise in women's sexual and reproductive health, contraception, and menopause care. A member of the British, European, and International Menopause Societies, she co-founded NewWoman Health to empower women through education on menopause's short- and long-term impacts, offering specialist consultations and lifestyle guidance for optimal health. She also serves as Global Head of Patient Affairs at ViiV Healthcare and Honorary Consultant in HIV and Sexual Health at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, championing quality of life and awareness of under-discussed health issues.

Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Highlights

00:01:28 – Defining Menopause

00:01:50 – Understanding Perimenopause

00:03:24 – Misconceptions about Menopause

00:05:55 – HRT and Menopause

00:10:16 – Hot Flushes and Body Temperature Control

00:10:23 – Onset of Menopause Symptoms

00:11:49 – Cognitive Decline and Menopause

00:14:00 – HRT and Brain Fog

00:15:12 – Distinguishing Menopause from Other Conditions

00:16:16 – Psychological Symptoms and Mood Changes

00:17:16 – Impact of Menopause on Family Dynamics

00:18:59 – Discerning Depression from Menopause

00:20:44 – Menopause and Sleep Disturbances

00:22:12 – Menopause and Heart Disease

00:24:11 – Menopause and Weight Gain

00:27:46 – Solutions for Midlife Crisis

00:30:00 – Role of HRT

00:30:35 – Healthy Lifestyle and Ageing

00:31:27 – Personal Experience with HRT

00:34:14 – Cultural Silence around Menopause

00:35:00 – The Importance of Menopause Education

00:37:18 – Personal Journey to HRT

00:38:09 – Sharing Menopause Experience with Children

00:38:50 – Educating Men about Menopause

00:39:22 – Informed Decision to Use HRT

Follow Nneka:

Website – https://newwomanhealth.co.uk/

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nneka-nwokolo-053938b8/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nnwokolo1

Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY

Music: Chopin – Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 – III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.)

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.