Menopause Explained: Symptoms, Support & Solutions
Menopause isn’t just hot flushes—and you don’t have to “just get on with it.”
In this episode, GP and menopause specialist Dr Juliet Balfour breaks down what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms can feel so overwhelming, and what you can do to take back control.
We cover the full range of symptoms—from brain fog and anxiety to sleep issues and low mood—plus the truth about HRT, simple lifestyle changes that make a difference, and how menopause can impact work and relationships.
Dr Balfour also shares practical advice for partners and a lesser-known but important tip: the benefits of local vaginal oestrogen for maintaining tissue health and preventing UTIs.
If you’ve ever felt confused, dismissed, or unprepared for this stage of life, this episode will leave you feeling informed, supported, and empowered.
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Guest Bio - Dr Juliet Balfour is a GP and a British Menopause Society registered menopause specialist. She runs the NHS specialist menopause service for Somerset and is director of Wells Menopause Clinic, a private online menopause service. She runs educational sessions for clinicians both in Somerset and nationally as well as sessions to inform patients about their health in menopause. She has contributed to many articles about menopause care in national newspapers and magazines.
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