Menopause GP and founder of the Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre, Dr Louise Newson, swears by yoga, Vitamin D and her Ottolenghi cookbooks to keep her happy in the midlife crisis years
Dr Louise Newson

Louise is a GP and menopause specialist with a passion for improving perimenopause and menopause health. The founder of The Menopause Charity and a member of the British Menopause Society her clinic, Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre, is in Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. She writes for national newspapers and is the author of Menopause: All You Need to Know.
Articles by Dr Louise Newson
Confused about the difference between bio-identical and body identical HRT from the NHS? Dr Louise Newson explains all.
Some of her patients find it embarrassing to discuss, so Dr Louise Newson shares everything you need to know about this common condition.
As oestrogen decreases, your bones become less dense and strong. Dr Louise Newson advises how exercise and diet can build them back up again.
The symptoms of menopause go way beyond hot flushes and mood swings. Dr Louise Newson explains why even your complexion needs extra love and attention.
You’re not imagining it, your mind can feel addled when menopause hits. Dr Louise Newson explains why.
Everyone knows about hot flushes as a side effect, but depression and low mood are common too. Dr Louise Newson explains why.
Ignore the myths and scaremongering around HRT, and get the facts straight with Dr Louise Newson’s guide to everything you need to know.
You’ll find shelves full of menopause products at health food stores, but what’s good and what is a waste of money? Dr Louise Newson has the facts.
You’re moody, sweaty and sex is out of the question - not great news for your other half. Dr Louise Newson explains how to minimise the menopause side effects and - possibly - save your relationship.
What’s the difference between menopause and perimenopause, and what are all the symptoms? Dr Louise Newson tells you everything you need to know.
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