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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 10 MIN

Why Is My Body Changing In Menopause? Dr Naomi Potter Explains (hair, skin, weight gain)

from Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast · host Dr Naomi Potter

Feel like you've lost yourself during menopause? Dr Naomi Potter runs through the key body changes you can expect – and what can be done about them.🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihFrom hair and skin shifts to muscle loss, fat redistribution, and that stubborn midlife weight gain, Naomi reveals why these changes occur (hello, hormone science). She also sheds light on what we can all do to protect your health, confidence, and longevity as your body evolves. Expect clear, practical, myth-busting advice from one of the UK’s leading menopause doctors.💬 Topics include:• The hormonal science behind midlife body changes• Why metabolism slows — and what to do about it• How menopause affects hair and skin • The truth about muscle loss and fat gain• Doctor-approved tips for rebuilding strength, energy, and confidenceFollow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – What happens to your body in menopause?00:28 – Hair changes in menopause: thinning, breakage & growth01:24 – Blood tests & nutrition for hair health01:46 – Do hair products work? What you should (and shouldn’t) buy03:09 – Skin changes in menopause: dryness, acne & sensitivity04:29 – Simple skin fixes that work (and what doesn’t)04:56 – Weight gain in menopause: why it happens05:46 – Why fat moves to the belly (and what to do about it)06:33 – Doctor’s tips to manage midlife weight gain08:16 – Face & body changes: bone, fat & muscle loss09:02 – Why it’s not ‘just vanity’ to care about your appearance#menopause #perimenopause #drnaomipotter

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