{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5efb7d62a08b3c145c6ba91c/6a2034f05ef62e6e7e6bd623?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr Claire Phipps: We Want To Think About The Menopause Transition As Holistically & Joyfully As Possible","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5efb7d62a08b3c145c6ba91c/1780495179883-5818ed35-cfaf-4705-b71b-8d233649211e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Menopause is big news right now and rightfully so. But with all the noise, how do you know what’s right for you? On this week’s episode of Period Story, I’m joined by Dr Claire Phipps, the Menopause GP, who talks me through common perimenopause and menopause myths and misconceptions.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Dr Claire shares:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why she’s only just understanding her menstrual cycle at 48</li><li>Why empathy is vital as a doctor</li><li>Why moving away from a paternalist model towards patient empowerment is an important part of her work as a GP and menopause trainer&nbsp;</li><li>Why the 10 minutes you have with an NHS GP should be the start of the conversation</li><li>The difference between perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause&nbsp;</li><li>How a holistic approach to menopause may or may not include HRT</li><li>Why it’s important to meet patients where they’re at&nbsp;</li><li>Why perimenopause can be a time of unmasking for neurodivergent women and the rise of AuADHD diagnoses&nbsp;</li><li>And of course, the story of her first period&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Dr Claire says the we should try not to be fearful of menopause or pathologise it, but instead, embrace it and move towards a positive natural transition.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you, Dr Claire!</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch with Dr Claire:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://themenopausegp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/themenopausegp/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.womens-health-concern.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Women’s Health Concern</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://thebms.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">British Menopause Society</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Le'Nise Brothers"}