What the menopause

Sitting down with a GP: Part 02

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the oestrogen void with Dr. Chrissy du Plessis and discover that menopause has no official end. Expect:
Zombiefied lady parts (hello, atrophy)
Brain fog and brittle skin
Heel pain and itchy ears
Mood swings courtesy of progesterone
And zero fanfare when it’s theoretically over
Basically, your body’s running Windows 95 and no one’s rebooting it.
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Sitting down with a GP: Part 01 Remastered

In this episode, we bring in actual medical muscle — Dr. Chrissy du Plessis — to answer the big questions: what’s the difference between perimenopause and menopause, and why is your period ghosting you? Expect:
Sleep chaos and rogue hormones
Mood wobbles and menopausal maths
Puberty flashbacks (sorry)
HRT and hot takes
While Chrissy is a qualified GP, this podcast is for info and laughs not medical advice. Everyone’s menopause journey is different, so if you’re dealing with symptoms or have questions, please speak to a healthcare professional. We’re here to share stories, not prescribe solutions!
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Episode 02: What are perimenopause and menopause?

In this episode, your hosts Mandy Collins and Tamsin Mackay try to figure out what menopause actually is with no medical training, but plenty of personal trauma. Expect:
Brain fog and midnight wees
The Golden Girls 
The menopause stalk (not a typo)
Saggy bits and survival skills
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Episode 01: What is it?

In this episode, your hosts Mandy Collins and Tamsin Mackay wonder if they're losing their minds, their hormones, or just their patience. Expect:
Doctors who say “It’s just stress”
Estrogen vs Progesterone: Dawn of Confusion
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