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In this episode of Opt to Thrive  Dr Sims seeks to answer the question "is it really menopause or is there something else to blame for the weight gain most women will experience during this midlife transition?". 

Dr Sims explores the underlying mechanisms of weight gain during midlife and explains why we cannot keep doing what we've always done and expect to get the results we used to get. 

After this episode the listener will have gained valuable insight into what is actually happening in her body in this midlife transition that has contributed to weight gain. This Insight will be a powerful tool that can be used to create effective strategies to remove the excess weight once and for all.

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Motivation is necessary to make the changes we want to make in our lives. In this episode Dr Sims explores the stages of change and how to go about finding motivation. Dr Sims explains why willpower isn't the best strategy, what to do about all or nothing thinking, how to find your why and a surprising hack learned from her language learning app. If you're considering making a change, creating a new habit or ditching an old one, the information in this episode can help you succeed.

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This episode of Opt to Thrive takes a little detour...sort of. For those of us with male partners, erectile dysfunction doesn't just affect him. This condition can have a significant impact on both partners as well as be detrimental for the relationship.

As a GP, Dr Sims knows all too well the fact that most men are less likely than women to visit a doctor, in particular to engage in preventative health measures such as regular screenings or check-ups. It is often only after prompted repeatedly by his partner, that a man seek a medical opinion about a health concern. 

Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of serious conditions. Early identification and management of these conditions can result in life saving outcomes. Erectile dysfunction is also almost always treatable. So this episode is for those women with a male partner who is struggling to "pitch a tent" in hopes that it may just save a lot of grief, turmoil and heartache not to mention a life. 

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In this episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims explores what can happen to a woman's libido around the menopause transition and what can be done about it. Part of that exploration includes an in depth look at what is happening to a woman's vagina and vulva during this time. The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause is explored in detail including what it is, why it happens and what can be done about it, both medically and non-medically. Finally, testosterone therapy for low libido is explored including when, how and why it is used. 

This is a must hear episode for women who want a better understanding of what is happening to their body during the menopause transition and want to know what can be done about it. Also a must hear episode for women who are troubled by low libido during this transition and want to know what their options are.  

The information in this episode can be used to start the conversation with your doctor and help them help you get through this transition in the best way possible.

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In this episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims takes us right through all of our contraceptive options leading up to that final menstrual period, and in some cases for 1-2 years after. Each option is explored and explained. The differences between contraception and menopause treatment are discussed, including which contraceptive options can be used both for contraception and menopause hormone treatment. The options that aren't recommended are also discussed along with the reasons why. 

The information is intended to educate women on their options so they can feel confident advocating for themselves when they explore these options with their own personal doctor. Each woman has her own unique circumstances and for this reason her treatment options have to be individualised by negotiating a treatment plan with her own personal doctor. Some recommendations will differ slightly by country. 

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Unfortunately, more than half of women at midlife are going to suffer to a degree with some form of sleep disturbance/Insomnia. In this episode of Opt to Thrive Dr Sims takes us through a thorough exploration of sleep, including the mechanisms and stages of sleep. Red flags for sleep disorders not to be missed are discussed and then finally we go through Dr Sims' top eight tips to getting a better night's sleep. To complete the episode Dr Sims overdelivers by adding in a few more bonus strategies packing this episode full of good value!

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In today's episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims introduces you to her favourite mind management strategy. She explores how our thoughts impact our behaviours and give us our results. If you are unhappy with the results you are getting in your life, you'll want to tune in and see how you can reclaim your power to get the results you want and free yourself from unnecessary suffering. 

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Join Dr Sims in this episode of Opt to Thrive where she gives the details of the number one proven health hack ever. This health hack has a very long list of proven benefits and it's free! It can improve your mood, energy levels, sleep, libido, stress levels and so much more. If you want to feel better inside and out, if you want to know how to lose that stubborn midlife bulge, if you want to improve your health and improve the odds of living longer and living longer better than this episode is for you!

19:01               For those already using the health hack and want more details in terms                                    of perimenopause/menopause specific advice

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In this episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims starts with a short entertaining history of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), now known as menopause hormone therapy (MHT). We hear about how we got from treatment of menopause by surgical removal of the ovaries to the treatment we use today. Dr Sims breaks down the study that set menopause treatment back by twenty plus years, the study that some have described as scandalous. The actual risks of MHT are explored as are the differences between the formulations used in that study to those that we use today. By the end of this episode you should have a clear view of the hormone treatment options currently available and of the true risks and benefits associated with them.

Dr Louise Newsom interview with Professor Robert Langer:
https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-aeujm-47785e