Oxford doctor calls for holistic menopause care approach

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 06:20 · Archive

A lifestyle medicine specialist has called for broader menopause support beyond treatment of common symptoms.

Ellen Fallows, a lifestyle medicine specialist who will join Welbeck Oxford in 2027, has called for broader support and understanding of menopause care. She said that while awareness of perimenopause and menopause has improved, the conversation still centres on too limited a set of symptoms.

Common symptoms of menopause include hot flushes, irregular periods and reduced libido. However, Dr Fallows said most women are more concerned with how hormonal changes affect their daily lives. She stated: 'Most women I speak to say that addressing a dwindling libido is not their top priority. They simply want to feel more like themselves again, both mentally and physically.'

Dr Fallows emphasised the importance of recognising the psychological impact of menopause. She noted that 'historically, some women experiencing severe symptoms were incorrectly treated as having psychiatric illnesses, which highlights just how significant the effects of menopause can be on mental wellbeing.' She stressed the need for personalised care, saying every woman's experience of menopause is different, making a one-size-fits-all approach ineffective. For some women, hormone replacement therapy can offer benefits beyond symptom relief, including supporting bone density, heart health and muscle strength.

How it is being reported

• Oxford doctor urges wider approach to menopause treatmentEllen Fallows, a lifestyle medicine specialist who will join Welbeck Oxford in 2027, has used World Menopause Awareness Month to call for broader support.Oxford Mail · 1 Nov, 05:00
• Oxford doctor urges wider approach to menopause treatmentEllen Fallows, a lifestyle medicine specialist who will join Welbeck Oxford in 2027, has used World Menopause Awareness Month to call for broader support.Oxfordshire Guardian · 1 Nov, 05:00

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