- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
The gut microbiome has gone from being something no one had really heard of until a few years ago to a topic everyone is talking about. But have you also heard about our vaginal microbiome? And do you know why it’s so important to our overall health and wellbeing to understand both?
Knowledge is empowering – if you’d like to learn more, why not join our free interactive and informative webinar, with My Menopause Centre’s Dr Anna Greaves and Consultant Gynaecologist/Oncologist, Dr Jo Bailey, where we’ll discuss:
- Gut and vaginal microbiome 101:
- What is a microbiome?
- How do our gut and vaginal microbiomes impact our physical and mental wellbeing?
- Why is it important to look at each differently?
- How the menopause transition impacts our gut and vaginal microbiomes
- Looking after our gut and vaginal microbiome
- Tell-tale symptoms and ways to manage them
Plus, there'll be time for YOUR questions! 🙋♀️
Meet the Panelists
Dr Jo Bailey
Consultant Gynaecologist/Sub-Specialist Oncologist
MBChB, FRCS(Ed), MRCOG
Dr Jo is a consultant gynaecologist, looking after women with general gynaecological problems, and is also a subspecialist in gynaecological cancers and precancers.
She graduated from Glasgow University Medical School in 1993 and completed training in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Newcastle. After that Dr Jo moved to the South West for advanced training in the treatment of gynaecological cancer and never left, being appointed as a consultant in 2006. As part of treating women with cancer, she is particularly interested in ensuring that women live well with minimal side effects from their cancer diagnosis and treatment. This led to her being part of an NHS menopause clinic advising women with complex menopause concerns, including a specialist oncology menopause clinic.
As a gynaecologist she often sees women with difficult to control vaginal symptoms and has been fascinated by the impact of the microbiome on vaginal health and the opportunities offered by probiotics for treatment.
Dr Anna Greaves
MBChB, BMedSc (Hons), MRCGP, MRCP, DRCOG,DFSRH
Registered Menopause Specialist and GP
Dr Anna is a registered menopause specialist and NHS GP. She graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2008 and is a diplomat of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
She has been a GP for over 10 years and has always had an interest in women’s health. While working as a GP she saw that there was an unmet need to support women struggling with the perimenopause and menopause. Seeing the vast range of physical impacts and hearing the stories of these women inspired her to undertake the Advanced Menopause Training with the British Menopause Society. As well as her work with My Menopause Centre, she also works in an NHS menopause clinic.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Helen Normoyle
Helen co-founded My Menopause Centre with her good friend, Dr Clare Spencer. She is on a mission to raise awareness of menopause and help empower women with the knowledge they need to embrace this new chapter and thrive. Helen is particularly passionate about supporting women in the workplace and helping employers understand the benefits of having a positive menopause policy. Helen has held Chief Marketing Officer roles in a range of sectors with Boots, the BBC, DFS and Countrywide. She has also worked in broadcast and telecoms regulation at Ofcom and in the mobile technology sector with Motorola.
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