7 Things You Need To Know About Post-Menopause

Dr Naomi Potter breaks down everything women need to know about post-menopause – a stage that’s often misunderstood, under-discussed, and wrongly assumed to be symptom-free.🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihNaomi explains what’s normal, what’s not, and how to feel supported and informed once periods have stopped. She also tackles some of the biggest questions women ask in clinic about HRT, bone and heart health, urogenital symptoms, contraception, and knowing where you actually sit on the menopause timeline.If post-menopause feels confusing, overwhelming, or like unexplored territory, this episode is here to bring clarity, reassurance and practical guidance.Follow Dr Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – What post-menopause actually means01:18 – How symptoms typically change after menopause02:33 – What to do if new symptoms appear post-menopause03:55 – How long you can safely stay on HRT05:28 – Deciding whether to stop or continue HRT06:42 – Why oestrogen matters for urogenital health08:39 – Oestrogen’s role in bone and heart health09:28 – When you can stop using contraception10:48 – How to know where you are on the menopause timeline11:59 – Sequential vs continuous HRT explained12:22 – When menopause feels overwhelming13:42 – Why perimenopause can be so unpredictable14:57 – When and how to ask for support#menopause #perimenopause #hrt