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Dr Radhika Vohra GP with 20+ years experience Based in Surrey
Specialises in:
General Practice, Women’s Health, Menopause, Adolescent Health, Contraception, Coils, and Implants
Qualifications and Accreditations:
MbChB, BMedSci, MRCGP Dist (2005), DFFP FRT, DCH, MCPC
Qualified at University of Birmingham UK, GMC registered, Diplomate of Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health, Member of British Menopause Society FIND OUT MORE





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Over 15 years experience
Trustee of the Menopause Charity
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Mum of two teenagers
Realistic understanding of juggling life!
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Detail: A Freedom of Information request was made to Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, requesting data for all women who were seen with a fragility fracture (FF)
between the years 2017-2023.
A total of 356,229 women were referred over the 7-year period. Of these:
71449 (20%) had hip fracture,
30629 (9%) had spinal fracture
254141 (71%) had “other” fractures,
19065 (5%) had multiple fractures.
There were 851 (0.2%) women taking HRT pre fracture, and only 169 (0.05%) were given HRT post fracture, despite many being of post-menopausal age.
These fracture services are not available in all areas due to lack of funding meaning that the number of women suffering is an underestimation.
What should we be doing?? We recommend simple fixes to improve bone health:
📝 A uniform funding for fracture services so we can reach all and collect accurate data.
📝 Simple changes like a bone health screen and lifestyle advice to age 40 health check and for DEXA reporting to incorporate specific signposting to consider HRT for suitable patients.
Finally, we need to individualise care and widen the use of HRT in women > 60 for osteoporosis in addition to menopause symptom relief on a case by case basis.
Summary of the abstract presented at the British Menopause Society 2025 Annual Conference. Work by @drbillbones and myself. This was part of #giveyourbonesabreak campaign with the fabulous @menoscandal and @henpickednet which was published in @theobserveruk Oct 2024. It will be published in Post Reproductive Health Journal in autumn for health care professionals.
We need to help women live well as well as live longer. I’m not even getting into the health disparities yet. Excited to see where we can go with this research and awareness.
#bonehealth #osteoporosis #fractureliasonservice #osteopenia #bonehealthawareness #menopause #womenshealth #perimenopause #hrt #womenshealthmatters #hormonehealth #midlife #menopausesupport #menopauseawareness
#fls #fracture #makingbonesmatter

Back from the 34th Annual British Menopause Society Conference and it was an incredible opportunity to network, reconnect and learn about the complexity of current #menopause care.
The topics covered include #bonehealth and it was a pleasure to present my work with @drbillbones . More on this later!
Other topics include:
🐘Management of perimenopausal #depression
🐘Genitourinary syndrome of menopause #gsm and #vulval disease
🐘Women and #cardiovascular health including #genderbias
🐘Premature ovarian insufficiency #poi
🐘#Testosterone and biopsychosocial factors
🐘#Autism and #ADHD in women
🐘The influence of #diet #lifestyle and #exercise on Menopause transition
There is so much covered and I need to catch up with life and digest what I have learnt alongside what I can actually practically put into clinical consultations.
What was really clear during the menopause conference was that we are blessed with passionate clinicians (it was so lovely to connect with so many) and expert researchers in the field of Menopause and it is a challenge to balance what we know with the tools we have against the amount of work there is to do.
I really do value the work all are doing and it’s a privilege to be contributing and helping this. I look forward to sharing snippets!
#bmsconf25 #education #alwayslearning #menopausematters #findingequilibrium #balancedcare #individualisedcare

Fabulous first #substack from @menoscandal 👏🏽 and delighted to be quoted with @drbillbones . This one covers #bonehealth , #hormoneawareness , #inequalities and much more!
There is so many ways of getting information now and it varies in accuracy and detail. It’s all about being informed with evidence based facts and knowing that midlife challenges are not you going mad and hormones have a large role to play. Lifestyle change, talking therapies and hormone replacement are all in the toolbox of individualised care. I’d really encourage a read and there’s one every Friday!
#menopausematters #menopause #giveyourbonesabreak #womenshealth #midlife #midlifehealth #wellinformed #awareness

This is the kind of message that brightens up my month 😃 so chuffed to get this from my Pilates teacher Tara Crossley. I feel stronger but I always wish I could have done more so this sort of message from a professional is so motivating!
Whenever you’re busy or spinning alot of plates it’s easy to drop the movement or class to catch up but I’ve made an effort to try to keep them going this year. My wellness MATTERS and as I’m getting older my body is less forgiving of the lapses. Recovery or building strength takes time. Strength training is essential for #bonehealth
There is so much advice out there, find what works for you - all I can add is it’s never too late, do little and often but don’t do none.
#rehabilitation #strength #strengthandconditioning #resistancetraining #pilates #bonehealth #bonehealthawareness #lossofbonedensity #midlife #midlifewellness #itsnevertoolate #littleandoften #pilatessavedmylife⚡️

Antidepressant use in women in midlife is highest and most commonly for over 5 years. This is a hard read as there is so much hormonal change at this stage of life coupled with life load and challenges. For many, antidepressants are not the answer and the role of talking therapies and hormonal therapy (HRT) needs to be emphasised.
Women seek more help from health care, are prescribed more antidepressants and yet struggle more and and more likely to have relationship and/or profession break down.
It’s really important to think about the impact of psychological symptoms and peri/menopause on mental health. This real world retrospective cohort study shows us that a questionnaire (MENO-D) can be used to assess mood related symptoms and that hormonal therapy is associated with significant improvement in mood in peri/post menopausal women. Of course we need more prospective and randomised control trials with longer follow-up but in the meantime we mustn’t forget that the NICE guidance advocates hormonal therapy (HRT) because of its beneficial effect on menopausal symptoms including mood change.
Every day, I hear women share terrible experiences and often their includes antidepressants have not helped. Holistic individualised care needs to start now. I’m sure many of you will resonate with this.
#moodchange #anxiety #perimenopausesupport #perimenopausesymptoms #hrt #hirmonehealth #menopausalhormonaltherapy #mht #perimenopausehealth #menopause #menopausehelp #mentalhealth #depression #antidepressants #midlife #midlifementalhealth #antidepressantsnotworking

As weight loss injectable drug use and prescriptions increase it is really important to be informed about effects and risks. It’s crucial to inform any health professional or team before health change or procedure too. Very insightful and important article in @thetimes today about what science knows about the effects on the body so far - regarding Ozempic but probably applies to Wegovy and Mounjaro too. Many users are not aware of these risks and yet many report life changing response and no side effects so being informed and aware is best. #individualisedcare #weightlossinjections #ozempic #mounjaro #wegovy

When you get sprung by a group for some menopause education and have A3 paper and a sharpie! Quite pleased with my impromptu session on #menopause today 😃 . What do you think?
Happy weekend to you all. #awarenessiskey #menopauseintheworkplace #menopausematters #educator #womenshealthmatters

Happy #PrideMonth! 🏳️🌈 This month, we celebrate love, diversity, and the incredible strength of the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a time to reflect on how far we’ve come and acknowledge the important work still ahead in fostering a truly inclusive world.
I thought I would share The Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, designed by award-winning designer Manoj Malde. His garden celebrated how far is science and medicine have come in the treatment of HIV since it was discovered over 40 years ago. However, we cannot help recognise the challenges that stigma still presents both to those living with HIV and to the global HIV response.
It’s crucial to improve public awareness and understanding of HIV and break down the stigma around it. Huge advances in medicine mean that people living with HIV who are on effective medication, have a normal life expectancy and cannot pass HIV onto sexual partners. Despite this, stigma and discrimination persist and the Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma Garden aims to start conversations about HIV, dispel stigma, and highlight what living with HIV is like today.
This beautiful and educational exhibits play a crucial role in challenging misconceptions and promoting understanding. Can you see some of the detail? Such as, vibrant colours, flowing water, molecular drug shapes, red ribbon, the light sculptures?
The plan is for it to be moved to locations that allow it to continue to raise awareness. Just as a garden thrives with diverse plants and careful nurturing, our society flourishes when we embrace everyone, regardless of their background or health status. Let’s continue to support initiatives that break down barriers and cultivate a more compassionate and informed world for all.
#pride #LGBTQ+ #chelseaflowershow #HIVawareness #reducestigma #inclusion #diversity #lovewins #gardeningforchange

Lovely feedback I thought to share from Women’s Health Navigator at Mid Kent PCN. They asked me to speak about basic menopause and beyond. I mostly use case studies to highlight management and glad to see it’s effective. I love the mix of healthcare professional, public and corporate talks I select to do. It’s a real spectrum.
In a world that can feel so troubling - it’s important to hold onto the small positives.
#bealittlekinderthannecessary #educator #womenshealthmatters #womenshealth

❤️ this from @jessiej last night at #capitalstb . Her positivity, role modelling and increasing awareness of breast cancer, especially in younger women. I found her incredibly brave to be so open and also to perform. I wish her treatment well.
Breast cancer is common and will affect one and seven women. Self examination and attending for screening mammogram if called is really important. As is taking steps to reduce risk with lifestyle change and reducing alcohol and smoking.
There is guidance on doing this here:
https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/
I wish Jessie J all the very best with her treatment.
#breastcancer #womenshealth #breastcancerawarness

Fascinating visit to sciences library whilst on an open day. Came across these books that are 20-25 years old. There was handful of books on menopause in total! But more than what I saw when I qualified as a GP 25 years ago.
They are talking about transdermal hormone therapy, bone and cardiovascular benefits. Scroll to see some extracts! This is not a recent finding?! We need to acknowledge the impact hormone loss has on bone, heart and general womens health and then change the way we educated and train. This has been known for decades and still proactive bone health is lacking. Thanks to @menoscandal @drbillbones @drvondawright @henpickednet for the work they are doing to propel this!
I wish I could have spent longer but priorities called. Anyhow, it’s made me think a trip to medical libraries maybe on the cards soon. #menopause #bonehealth #boneloss #hrt #hormonetherapy #osteoporosis #womenshealthmatters #womenshealth

It’s been a really unusual and busy week for me! But I really wanted to share a little snippet of filming educational videos with some wonderful like-minded colleagues on #genitourinarysyndromeofmenopause . Once again this pushed me out of my comfort zone! There is something quite humbling to realise how tiring talking and being filmed all day really is 😂 So much so I had to lie down in between takes!?! The camera team and production team were amazing.
The aim is these will be quick videos separately catering for public and healthcare professionals which can be accessed regarding the signs, symptoms, treatments and complex case studies for awareness and self development.
It was a packed day and although there was a playful approach with hair, make up and connections, the actual aim is something very necessary and important.
70% of women suffer from genital urinary syndrome of menopause and only about 7% currently get help in the form of treatment. The vast majority of women think it is normal to suffer and nothing can be done. It was wonderful to work with nurse consultant Nikki Noble, @drmichelleolver and Dr Julie Oliver. Between us we provided insight and awareness of current women’s health care in Surrey, Durham and South Wales.
There is such variation but the common thread is we need more awareness and less stigma. I’m excited to see the final videos! Are you?
#menopause #gsm #vaginalhealth #vaginaloestrogen #perimenopause #hrt #hormonehealth #womenshealthmatters #womensupportingwomen

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