This interview is an oldie but a goodie. A couple of years back, I managed to get some time in Dr. Samantha Newman's schedule to talk to her about hormonal changes that occur as we go through menopause. It was a good discussion and a valuable resource for women wondering if HRT might be right for them, so I’ve reissued it here on my new Midlife Living podcast. Sam Newman is not only a GP, she is a women's health export and has her own private practice, FEMALEGP, where she sees women in person, or online (I have to say this whole new online way of delivering medicine has a real place in today's healthcare). She's passionate about making a difference for women and to really giving time and space to hear about and help with their health issues. Menopause is a strange time and what we may think is normal, is not normal, and also, Sam makes us question what we are prepared to accept as the new normal and offers ways to help. Sam reminds us that our hormones have many and varied roles, from periods, to brain function, to inflammation reduction, you name it, there's a hormone in the mix there somewhere. If you are looking for information about hormonal changes and some of the things we can do to manage them, then make a cuppa and have a listen. And here are some links for you. Until next time, Georgina xx Sam's private practice is called FEMALE GP and can be found here: NatFem Botanics is a range of natural and organic products for menopause and beyond, including including products for vaginal dryness. You can find the range here and we ship internationally The book Sam mentioned is The Vagina Bible: Vulva and Vagina - Separating the Myth From the Medicine, by Jennifer Gunter. Other links: Continence New Zealand DermNet ISSVD The International Society for the Study of Vulvalvaginal Disease: