ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power.
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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 - Introduction
00:00:34 - Socioeconomic Barriers to HRT
00:01:21 - Lack of Knowledge About HRT
00:02:14 - Importance of Women's Conversations
00:03:52 - Government's Role in Women's Health
00:05:39 - Menopause as a Protected Characteristic
00:08:53 - Pharma Companies and Health Equity
00:11:32 - Managing Expectations About Menopause
00:15:01 - Medicalization of Menopause
00:15:38 - Changing the Perception of Menopause
00:16:57 - Need for Better Medical Education on Menopause
00:19:50 - The Economic Case for Investing in Menopause Care
00:21:56 - Future of Women's Health and Technological Advancements
00:23:28 - Personal Lessons and Experiences
00:25:31 - Closing Remarks
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.
