Can weight loss injections help with menopause weight gain?In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by menopause specialist Dr Kari Nightingale to unpack one of the biggest topics in women’s health right now: GLP-1 weight loss medications. They discuss why weight can become so much harder to manage in perimenopause and menopause, how these injections actually work, who they may be suitable for, and what women need to know about side effects, safety and long-term use.If you’ve ever felt like your body has changed overnight, your cravings have ramped up, and the old ways of managing your weight suddenly no longer work, this episode will help make sense of it all.💬 Topics include:• Why weight gain often accelerates in perimenopause and menopause• What GLP-1 medications are and how they work• Who weight loss injections may be suitable for• The most common side effects and risks• What happens when you stop taking them• Why lifestyle, muscle mass and nutrition still matter• Whether GLP-1s can be used safely alongside HRT• The truth about appetite, cravings and insulin resistance in menopauseFollow Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram at @podcast_naomipotterFollow Dr Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterMore info and menopause support at: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/#weightloss #weightlossmptivation #glp1

Bleeding during menopause? Find out wehn this is normal – and when you should see a doctor.

Unexpected bleeding in menopause can feel frightening, but it's actually more common than you may think and often nothing to worry about.

To clear any confusion, in this episode, menopause specialist Dr Naomi Potter explains the key differences between bleeding in perimenopause, bleeding while taking HRT, and bleeding after menopause. She breaks down when bleeding is completely normal, when doctors investigate further, and why you should never ignore certain symptoms.

💬 Topics include:

• Why bleeding patterns change in perimenopause

• What unscheduled bleeding on HRT means

• When bleeding should be investigated by your doctor

• The most common causes of post-menopausal bleeding

• Common benign causes like fibroids and polyps

• Why bleeding after menopause should be checked

• Treatments that can help control heavy or disruptive bleeding

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For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/

00:00 – Bleeding in perimenopause explained

00:32 – What bleeding changes are normal in perimenopause

01:12 – When heavy periods should be investigated

01:45 – Causes of heavy bleeding (fibroids, polyps, endometrial changes)

02:05 – Bleeding when starting HRT

02:35 – Unscheduled bleeding on HRT (first 3–6 months)

03:05 – When bleeding on HRT needs investigation

03:35 – Transvaginal ultrasound: what doctors look for

04:15 – Treatments to control bleeding (progesterone, Mirena, dose changes)

04:55 – When to contact your doctor urgently

05:30 – Managing ongoing bleeding on HRT

06:05 – Treatments for heavy periods (Mirena, medications, surgery)

06:45 – How common abnormal bleeding investigations are

07:15 – Most common cause of bleeding after menopause (GSM)

07:55 – Where to find trusted menopause advice

#menopause #perimenopause #drnaomipotter

Today we're revealing the ultimate skincare routine for menopausal women.

And the good news? It's super simple!

If your skin has become dry, extra sensitive, or you're suffering from acne during midlife, this could be down to menopause. But there are things that can help – and for this week's episode, we're joined by THE skincare expert to reveal all...

Dr Naomi Potter is joined by skincare expert and bestselling author Caroline Hirons (aka the “Queen of skincare”) for a funny, no-fluff conversation about menopause skin changes. From perimenopause breakouts and pigmentation to dryness, sagging and sensitivity. Caroline opens up about her own menopause experience, why HRT helped massively, and what actually works when you want results without a 10-step routine.

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Caroline's YouTube: @CarolineHirons

Caroline's skincare brand Skin Rocks: https://skinrocks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooih8b25vzzeLOpU4-KNkHkHqW9J-aN7JvkYQ1eGPdiskK2vJRe

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For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/

00:00 – Caroline Hirons’ skincare career

03:11 – Perimenopause skin changes explained

07:33 – Caroline’s perimenopause experience

10:25 – Post-menopause skin & dryness

11:41 – Early perimenopause skin signs

13:13 – Retinoids: benefits for ageing skin

18:32 – Lifestyle factors affecting skin

19:11 – Why washing your face matters

23:41 – Preventing skin damage early

26:05 – SPF, wrinkles & pigmentation

29:22 – SPF myths and vitamin D

32:56 – Simple daily skincare routine

38:13 – Life after perimenopause

40:08 – Perimenopause overwhelm & skin

44:20 – Caroline’s top menopause advice

49:00 – Skincare routine: morning vs night

#carolinehirons #menopause #skincare