This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power.

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Guest - Dr Nneka Nwokolo | Menopause Expert & Co-founder of

NewWoman Health Menopause Clinic

Dr. Nneka Nwokolo is an NHS Consultant Sexual Health Physician with over 20 years of expertise in women's sexual and reproductive health, contraception, and menopause care. A member of the British, European, and International Menopause Societies, she co-founded NewWoman Health to empower women through education on menopause's short- and long-term impacts, offering specialist consultations and lifestyle guidance for optimal health. She also serves as Global Head of Patient Affairs at ViiV Healthcare and Honorary Consultant in HIV and Sexual Health at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, championing quality of life and awareness of under-discussed health issues.

Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:34 - Socioeconomic Barriers to HRT

00:01:21 - Lack of Knowledge About HRT

00:02:14 - Importance of Women's Conversations

00:03:52 - Government's Role in Women's Health

00:05:39 - Menopause as a Protected Characteristic

00:08:53 - Pharma Companies and Health Equity

00:11:32 - Managing Expectations About Menopause

00:15:01 - Medicalization of Menopause

00:15:38 - Changing the Perception of Menopause

00:16:57 - Need for Better Medical Education on Menopause

00:19:50 - The Economic Case for Investing in Menopause Care

00:21:56 - Future of Women's Health and Technological Advancements

00:23:28 - Personal Lessons and Experiences

00:25:31 - Closing Remarks

Follow Nneka:

Website - https://newwomanhealth.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nneka-nwokolo-053938b8/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nnwokolo1

Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY

Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.)

Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.