Fiercely Well Podcast by Dr Kafa Lee

What can changes in your bones and hair tell you about your hormones? In this episode of Fiercely Well, Dr Kafa Lee sits down with endocrinologist A/Prof Niloufar “Nellie” Torkamani for a fascinating conversation about bone health, perimenopause, menopause and female hair loss.

They explore why declining oestrogen matters for bone density, when women should start thinking about osteoporosis prevention, the role of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), and why hair thinning can sometimes be an early sign of hormonal change.

From bone density scans and vitamin D to the science of the hair follicle, this conversation is about understanding the changes happening in your body and what you can do now to support your health for the years ahead.

Why does it take women several years to seek help for heavy periods?

In this first episode of Fiercely Well, Dr Kafa Lee sits down with obstetrician and gynaecologist A/Prof Talat Uppal, founder of Women's Health Road and Bleed Better, for an honest look at menstrual literacy and why so many women normalise symptoms that shouldn't be normal.

They cover the four pillars of abnormal uterine bleeding, why non-hormonal treatment options are so underused, the surprising links between iron deficiency and outcomes in the next generation, and why endometrial cancer rates are on the rise.

Part clinical, part personal, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to accept a substandard quality of life.