154 Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr Fionnula Barton

Dr. Barton, a menopause specialist, discusses the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the importance of taking a whole-body approach to menopause. She emphasizes the need for longer consultations to address the complex symptoms experienced by women during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Barton also explains the benefits of private menopause consultations and the differences between private and NHS prescriptions for HRT. She discusses the role of testosterone in menopause and the potential benefits of testosterone therapy. Additionally, she highlights the importance of sleep in managing menopausal symptoms. Dr. Fionnuala Barton shares tips for better sleep, including reducing screen time before bed, creating a sleep-friendly bedroom, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol. She also discusses the use of CBT for menopausal symptoms and emphasizes the importance of empowering women with options during this stage of life.Dr Barton's Links:Website:  www.themenopausemedic.comIG https://www.instagram.com/themenopausemedic/ TiKToK:  https://www.tiktok.com/@themenopausemedic YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@themenopausemedic Sally's Links: Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sallygarozzo[Free] Relaxation Hypnosis Recording:  https://bit.ly/relaxationwithsally[Free] Sleep Hypnosis Recording: https://bit.ly/sleephypnosisrecordingHow to Create Phenomenal Self Esteem [£47]:  https://www.sallygarozzo.com/selfesteemMenopause Wellbeing Practitioner [£127] https://www.sallygarozzo.com/meno Cold Water Therapy Practitioner [£127] https://www.sallygarozzo.com/cold Rapid Transformational Therapy [£447]: https://www.sallygarozzo.com/rttInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sallygarozzomindmentor Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallygarozzo/ Send me a voice clip via What’s App - https://wa.me/message/FTARBMO7CRLEL1 Support the show