WELCOME
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
Qualified at University of Birmingham UK, GMC registered, Diplomate of Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health, Member of British Menopause Society, Associate Member of International Menopause Society.
Speaker and Educator
Over 15 years experience
Mum of two teenagers
Realistic understanding of juggling life!
INTRODUCTION
Providing online access to Primary Care information including women's health.
Find out more about Dr Radhika Vohra and her work.
Dr Radhika Vohra is an evidence based prescriber, specialising in practising holistic medicine.
Lifestyle Medicine
Her approach is based on individual holistic care for the patient.
Evidence Based Prescriber
An advocate for good medical practice guidelines
Do you wonder why #womenshealth has to matter so much? Now more than ever? Well, we are living longer but not healthier. By the time #perimenopause comes along so much change in #bonehealth , #musclehealth & #metabolichealth has already occurred.
@drvondawright urges us to empower ourselves to #agewithpower and #askforhelp but also #workforourhealth . Waiting for it to be spelt out for you by a health professional will be a long wait in the current environment.
❤️ if you agree!
This is a message shared by many of the pioneers of women’s health research such as @dr_mosconi @drstacysims @drbillbones @menopause_doctor @sarahglynne
I have so more to share from @drvondawright conversation with @menoscandal with @menopause_doctor as special guest. It was such a strong energy 💪🏼 MORE TO COME!
#menopause #midlife #womenshealthmatters #longevity #selfcare #exercisegoals #health #healthspan #bonehealthmatters #holisticcare
September is #PerimenopauseAwarenessMonth 🧡
This is the time in life leading up to menopause, and it can start as early as late 30s and last 7-10 years.
The hormonal chaos can cause a wide range of symptoms—many of which are often misunderstood or dismissed as “just stress” or “getting older.”
Symptoms can include:
✨ Irregular periods such as lighter, heavier or missed cycles
✨ Hot flushes & night sweats intermittently or regular
✨ Mood swings & anxiety especially with cycle
✨ Difficulty sleeping
✨ Brain fog & memory issues
If you’re experiencing these, you are not alone. This month, as we build to World Menopause Day, let’s encourage conversations, provide support, and share resources to help women understand their bodies and feel empowered to get the care they need. Everyone is unique, and care needs to be #individualised whether it’s #lifestylechange , #contraception , #hrt or others.
I’m looking forward to a few months of speaking to health professionals, work places and public. Making my small difference where I can in a world that can feel so out of control.
What would you like to know or share about #perimenopause ? 👇🏼
Share this post to help spread the word! 👇
#perimenopause #womenshealthmatters #menopausematters #menstrualchange #selfawareness #midlife #hormonehealth #perimenopausesupport
#highbloodpressure and #menopause care is important. There is options for management, from #lifestylechange to #transdermalhrt . It’s important to seek proper medical advice and guidance.
More information here: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/news/news/blood-pressure-the-menopause-and-hrt-.html
for health care professional there is guidance here:
https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/22-BMS-TfC-Management-of-menopause-for-women-with-CVD-DEC2024-A.pdf
#hypertension #womenshealth #menopausecare #bloodpressuremanagement #holisticcare
How is your midlife load? It’s definitely an interesting time to be a midlife woman for me - juggling work, family and trying to stay well in #perimenopause .
Perimenopause is challenging. We know it’s hormonal chaos. You’re trying to figure out where, what, when, how for all these different symptoms whilst spinning numerous plates be it career, family, ageing parents, societal expectations etc etc. Some days, I go from feeling all excited about things to not sleeping well to wanting to curl up under a duvet. But I go back to the basics of nourishing my self, making some time where I can and cutting out what I can.
Although there is bits of evidence, you are individual and unique so continue to do the best you can today with what you have. Here’s my little #selfcare reminder - If you need a rest - take it 🫂 #midlife #midlifewomen #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport #perimenopausesymptoms #rest #sandwichgeneration #wintering #spinningplates #selfcareishealthcare #feelingoverwhelmed
This is a bit of good news as #Nalvee was launched recently as a rebrand of progestogen #dydrogesterone however the cost of prescriptions could be a barrier to use therefore the addition of this to the HRT prepayment card means it can be covered in one annual fee of £19.80 for 12 months.
Now although synthetic, dydrogesterone is highly selective for progesterone receptors whilst not stimulating others so people taking it may experience fewer side-effects plus good bleeding control. As progesterone go, it’s also considered to be more breast friendly.
Having Nalvee available means it can be combined with a transdermal oestradiol (gel, patch or spray) product to ensure that #hrt options can be individualised.
It’s good to see that prescription cost barriers are being addressed. It is however, not on all prescribing formularies so that #postcodelottery still exists 🤦🏽♀️
#menopause #womenshealth #progesterone #dydrogesterone #dydrogesteronetablets
Lately, I’ve been focused on not just HOW long I live, but how WELL I live.
Dr. Vonda Wright’s book “Unbreakable” couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m full of admiration for her, and our work overlapped in the #giveyourbonesabreak campaign last year with @menoscandal and @drbillbones .
Reading “Unbreakable” I’m reconsidering my entire perspective on fitness, moving beyond just today’s workout to thinking about my long-term healthspan. The core message is powerful:
💪🏼 Building Resilience: Mentally and physically, so you can bounce back stronger. How what and when you eat makes the difference!
⚕️Optimizing Healthspan: Focusing on the quality of your years, not just the quantity.
🏋️♀️Training for Longevity: Smart, purposeful exercise that supports your body for decades to come.
If you’re looking for a new perspective on health and fitness, then this may be it! Take a look at some of the podcasts and clips about it. It’s practical, motivating, and full of great advice and it starts with small, consistent choices. I’m feeling inspired to keep moving and do the best I can for myself, what about you? 💪
#bonehealth #bonehealthmatters #midlife #womenshealth #unbreakable #book #fitness #personalgoals #protein #diet #womenshealthmatters #healthspan #longevity
I spent this weekend soaking the outdoors 🌳 and company of @kelly_bug77 at @kewgardens 🌿
There’s something truly special about connecting amidst such incredible natural beauty. It reminds me how much friendship and community help us bloom. At a time when we much need the reminder. Plus it’s so good for your physical and mental health.
We experienced something truly magical - The “Of the Oak” installation by Marshmallow Laser Feast is a breathtaking journey into the hidden world of one of Kew’s oldest trees. It’s not just a sculpture; it’s a living, breathing portrait of an ancient Lucombe oak, visualizing the flow of nutrients and the web of life it sustains. It makes you see trees in a completely new light. Interacting with it was great fun!
Who else finds their happy place in the garden and the great outdoors? I really recommend seeing it!
#kewgardens #friendship #oak #outdoors #gardening #outdoors #mentalwealth #physicalhealth #walkandtalk
🧶 Midlife loss of desire is complicated, individual and needs exploring. Discussing #lifestyle , #lifeload , #mood , #relationshipdynamics and #stress is becoming part of most consultations for me now. When it comes to #desire we have a romantised view of what we consider societal norms giving expectations on spontaneity, frequency and a “perfect” relationship. I don’t think this is right or normal.
Recently, I’ve been correcting:
#genitourinarysyndromeofmenopause and vaginal symptoms with oestrogen and moisturiser
#sleephygiene using the new BMS guidance and #melatonin for the right patient
#lowmood with #cbt referral and #antidepressant medication for the right patient
#lifestylemodifications with reducing #alcohol , #sugar , #drugs and #phonedependence and increasing #exercise
#lifecoaching and/or #psychotherapy referral for the patient struggling to #setboundaries at home and work and with past history of #trauma
and finally…
#testosteronereplacementtherapy for the patient who needed this.
Do you see how the there is so much to this than meets the eye? So many women feel they are totally missing out with not being able to access testosterone but it really is not that simple. It’s so important to take a look at your own relationship with your self and partner more closely. At the end of the day - it’s feeling heard and seen that makes a big difference. If your after some guidance here are some brilliant accounts to look up 👇🏼
@thesexdoctor
@my_menopausal_vagina
@enagoski
@menopause_doctor
@samtalkssex
@drnighatarif
Are there others you have found helpful? 👇🏼
#desire #lossoflibido #moretothis #midlife #intimacy #relationships
Had to share this data - have you got a minute a day to exercise? Perhaps, get your heart rate up via taking a flight of stairs, parking the car further away and walking briskly, jogging on spot or lifting some weight? Well, this is what I mean by small changes and big gains!
I love the fact that this patient group was age 51 which really shows the impact midlife change can have on your long-term health. Extrapolating this to the average age of hormone change making small changes of movement are worth it. What is there to lose? It’s a MINUTE!
There is no medicine like movement. Love to hear your thoughts 👇🏼
#menopause #womenshealth #perimenopause #hormonehealth #womenshealthmatters #midlife #movement #movementthatinspires #wearethemovement #movementismedicine
What does ‘healthspan’ mean to you? Do you feel you are investing in your health pension pot? What could be the small changes you could make? It’s #september and a good time to think about small changes.
Health span isn’t just about living longer, it’s about enjoying more years in robust health. It’s about being strong enough to handle life’s knockback with resilience and hopefully continue well into older age. It’s about being able to lift and carry things that you might need to in every day life and comfortably climb stairs.
I’ve spent this holiday really thinking about the changes I want to make and I look forward to sharing them in the coming weeks. #lifestylechanges are pivotal as we approach #midlife
What changes do you want to make? What are the barriers? What small steps could you take? Let’s open up the conversation 👇🏼 #healthspan #healthspanmatters #lifestylechange #midlifejourney #midlifewomen #menopause
Fascinating and thought provoking #substack from the curious @menoscandal - let’s not stop questioning! In my opinion, the #grandmothertheory may have held in the past but now, we need to look ahead. If we are to age well we need to focus on lifestyle changes and hormone health. In western world, we can do much better that way - prevent disease, remain independent and socioeconomically survive.
I’d really encourage you to read her substack which in linked in my stories and look at @turi__king ‘s BBC Ideas Film which is in my Linktree.
#menopause #womenshealth #perimenopause #hrt #hormonehealth #womenshealthmatters #menopausesupport #menopauseawareness #historyofmenopause #whales #orcawhales
Do you struggle with sleep during menopause? If so, this is being recognised and you certainly are not alone! The British Menopause Society (BMS) has released a new “Tool for Clinicians” focused on managing sleep disturbances during the menopause transition written by @zoemenopausedr . This much needed guide provides a detailed review and practical guidance for healthcare professionals, bringing together the latest evidence to help diagnose and treat sleep problems.
With up to 56% of menopausal women reporting difficulty sleeping, this new resource is a vital step in helping women get the rest they need for better overall health and quality of life. It also highlights how complex sleep can be and it is crucial to provide individualised care. Here are a few pages and access to the full guide is available on line.
#menopause #menopausehealth #sleepbetterlivebetter #womenshealth #hormonehealth #BritishMenopauseSociety
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