038 - Research on Testosterone & Menopause - Lauren Redfern & Dr Louise Newson

In this week's podcast, Dr Newson is joined by Lauren Redfern, a researcher who has been exploring the experiences of women using testosterone as part of their HRT treatment. Lauren has been spending time at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre over the past year observing many different aspects of women’s care; from the moment they make contact with the team right through to their consultation. She is interested in hearing stories from women first hand about their treatment journey and is particularly interested in the gendered aspects of hormonal care. Lauren hopes that her work will provide insight into the realities facing women negotiating menopausal care in the UK today; something that she feels is currently vastly underrepresented in both social and public health research.   If you would like to know more about Lauren’s research you can visit her website www.laurenredfernwrites.com or follow her on Instagram @laurenredfernwrites where she posts about everything from the history of hormones to updates on her research.   Lauren's Top Three Facts about Testosterone and Menopause care: Time is an underestimated benefit in healthcare. Women need longer than 10 minutes to adequately explain their symptoms to a doctor. Menopause isn't just hot flushes and something to "get through" - the symptoms can have a massive impact on a woman's life. Testosterone is not just the male hormone, it is essential for re-balancing female systems, just as it is for men.  Newson Health Research & Education