‘Menowashing’ — separating HRT fact from fiction

While awareness of the impact of menopause has risen in the public health agenda, many women are still encountering obstacles when accessing information and support. To drive meaningful change in menopause healthcare, it’s crucial to understand the barriers women face in accessing treatment, including whether ethnicity or socioeconomic background plays a part. Dr Katie Barber … Continued

The mother-daughter founders of a wellness brand aim to empower women to embrace menopause and ageing by alleviating symptoms such as hot flushes and brain fog. While Elizabeth Court is too young to have gone through menopause herself, she recognises how debilitating its symptoms can be. “My mum went through menopause, although it was only … Continued

Watching your loved one going through the menopause is not easy, but your support and views on their experience can often encourage a woman to seek help. Not only is Dr Katie Barber a practising GP with a special interest in women’s health and menopause, but she also runs her own private menopause company. Speaking to menopausal women on a daily basis, she often finds that … Continued