Dr Naomi Potter breaks down everything women need to know about post-menopause – a stage that’s often misunderstood, under-discussed, and wrongly assumed to be symptom-free.

Naomi explains what’s normal, what’s not, and how to feel supported and informed once periods have stopped. She also tackles some of the biggest questions women ask in clinic about HRT, bone and heart health, urogenital symptoms, contraception, and knowing where you actually sit on the menopause timeline.

If post-menopause feels confusing, overwhelming, or like unexplored territory, this episode is here to bring clarity, reassurance and practical guidance.

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00:00 – What post-menopause actually means

01:18 – How symptoms typically change after menopause

02:33 – What to do if new symptoms appear post-menopause

03:55 – How long you can safely stay on HRT

05:28 – Deciding whether to stop or continue HRT

06:42 – Why oestrogen matters for urogenital health

08:39 – Oestrogen’s role in bone and heart health

09:28 – When you can stop using contraception

10:48 – How to know where you are on the menopause timeline

11:59 – Sequential vs continuous HRT explained

12:22 – When menopause feels overwhelming

13:42 – Why perimenopause can be so unpredictable

14:57 – When and how to ask for support

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