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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 32 MIN

Is the contraceptive pill failing young women?

from Age Better with Liz Earle

While midlife women can be prescribed body-identical hormones on the NHS, their daughters and nieces are being given synthetic hormones that may carry more side effects and risks. Liz unpacks the differences between the two – and what every woman should know about her hormone healthcare, whether she’s weighing up the pill or navigating menopause.Plus: vibration plates for lymphatic drainage, the health benefits of seamoss, how to get rid of stubborn cellulite, and is it ever too late to start taking HRT?In this episode:·     Natural ways to help with endometriosis·     What is seamoss and should I be taking it?·     Can vibration plates help with lymphatic drainage?·     How to reduce the appearance of cellulite·     Am I too old to start taking HRT? Links mentioned in the episode:·     Newson Clinic for hormone health·     Read Louise Newson’s book, The Power of Hormones·     Am I too old to start HRT? podcast·     Podcast The pill, HRT and medical gaslighting, with Kate Muir·     Read Kate Muir’s book, Everything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask)·     NICE guidelines on Zoely contraceptive pill·     Read Can diet help with endometriosis?·     Vitamin C·     Collagen peptides·     Omega-3s·     Magnesium Get in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: [email protected]·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:·     Order Liz's new book – How to Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Social Media Manager: Naomi van GeelenContent Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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While midlife women can be prescribed body-identical hormones on the NHS, their daughters and nieces are being given synthetic hormones that may carry more side effects and risks. Liz unpacks the differences between the two – and what every woman should know about her hormone healthcare, whether she’s weighing up the pill or navigating menopause.Plus: vibration plates for lymphatic drainage, the health benefits of seamoss, how to get rid of stubborn cellulite, and is it ever too late to start taking HRT?In this episode:·     Natural ways to help with endometriosis·     What is seamoss and should I be taking it?·     Can vibration plates help with lymphatic drainage?·     How to reduce the appearance of cellulite·     Am I too old to start taking HRT? Links mentioned in the episode:·     Newson Clinic for hormone health·     Read Louise Newson’s book, The Power of Hormones·     Am I too old to start HRT? podcast·     Podcast The pill, HRT and medical gaslighting, with Kate Muir·     Read Kate Muir’s book, Everything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask)·     NICE guidelines on Zoely contraceptive pill·     Read Can diet help with endometriosis?·     Vitamin C·     Collagen peptides·     Omega-3s·     Magnesium Get in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: [email protected]·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:·     Order Liz's new book – How to Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Social Media Manager: Naomi van GeelenContent Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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While midlife women can be prescribed body-identical hormones on the NHS, their daughters and nieces are being given synthetic hormones that may carry more side effects and risks. Liz unpacks the differences between the two – and what every woman...

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