- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
This is a question that we’re asked time and time again. Some women want something to bolster their regular HRT (hormone replacement therapy). Some would like to explore natural options. For others, there are various medical reasons that may make HRT riskier for them, or they may not tolerate it as well.
The good news is that there are lots of great alternative options which can support us with doing our menopause our way - but it can be confusing trying to work out what works and what’s worth spending money on.
So this is exactly what we’ll be discussing in this brilliant, live and free event with our expert panel on Tuesday, November 19 7.30 pm GMT.
Melinda McDougall, a specialist women's health practitioner and registered Medical Herbalist who spoke at this year's British Menopause Society conference, will be helping us navigate the often confusing world of herbal treatments and supplements, while My Menopause Centre Co-Founder Dr Clare Spencer will be talking about prescribable HRT alternatives that you can get from your GP.
As with all our panel discussions, we’ll only be talking about alternatives with robust, scientific back-up – nothing faddy here!
There will also be time for your questions.
Melinda McDougall, Medical Herbalist, MSc, MNIMH
Melinda McDougall – registered Medical Herbalist. Melinda specialises in natural menopause support and runs a busy online clinic seeing patients across the UK and beyond. She has analysed hundreds of research papers on herbal medicine and menopause to find out what really works and uses that knowledge to help women find natural solutions to their health problems. She speaks regularly about a holistic approach to menopause and positive ageing on podcasts, webinars, in-person events and conferences, including the British Menopause Society’s annual conference in 2024. She lives and works in London and is the former Vice President of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, which was established in 1864. Download her free guide to herbal medicine and menopause at melindamcdougall.com.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
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.
Dr Clare Spencer
Registered menopause specialist, GP and co-founder My Menopause Centre
Dr Clare qualified from Cambridge University and holds Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is also a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) Medical Advisory Committee and a BMS menopause trainer.
Preparing for the Event
For the best experience, you will need to have Zoom downloaded onto your computer. Please ensure you're connected to broadband/wifi rather than using your mobile phone connection (3G/4G).
We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
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What if I can’t make the event?
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Will my camera be on and will I be visible to the other people?
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