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Ever left an appointment feeling like you weren't quite believed? This week: the research behind medical dismissal, the exact questions to ask your GP, and the NHS rights most women are never told about, so you walk in prepared and walk out actually heard.

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This month I'm answering your questions directly. We're covering the supplement industry favourite targets in perimenopause, which ones are actually backed by evidence and which are just good marketing (and one has a real safety flag you need to know about). I'm talking through why migraines can get worse, not better, around menopause, and what's actually worth trying. We'll get into why sleep can fall apart in the days before your period, and the hormonal reason behind it that has nothing to do with your bedtime routine. And I'm busting one of the most repeated myths in fitness spaces: whether you really need to plan your training around your cycle.

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Inside this episode:

• Why there's no such thing as "the" PCOS diet — and what to focus on instead
• The type of exercise that does more for PCOS than cardio ever will
• The truth about inositol vs. what your doctor might actually recommend
• The side of PCOS almost nobody talks about — your mental health
• Two check-ups most women with PCOS are never told to ask for

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What I Cover in This Episode:

• Why heavy periods lead to iron deficiency and why you don't need to be "anaemic" to be affected
• The difference between haemoglobin and ferritin and why a "normal" blood test can still miss low iron
• Exactly what to ask your GP for if you're still symptomatic
• Oral iron: the smart way to dose it for better absorption and fewer side effects
• Eating for iron; what genuinely helps (and what to avoid pairing it with) day to day
• IV iron: who it's for, how effective it is, and a real safety consideration to know about with repeat infusions
• Why treating the iron isn't enough on its own and what needs to happen to address the heavy bleeding itself

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Most of us can tell you our friend's cycle problems before we can tell you our own cycle length.

In this episode, specialist women's health nurse Zoe Lapwood breaks down what a "normal" menstrual cycle actually looks like, how to start tracking your own pattern, and the red flags that mean it's time to see your GP. No jargon, no guesswork, just clear, clinically-grounded guidance so you can advocate for yourself with confidence.