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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
Speaker and Educator
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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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
Dr Radhika Vohra supports:
- Time with the clinician
- Continuity of care
- Ongoing support and contact with patients.
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🦴 Fractures occur in 50% of postmenopausal women due to thinning and weakening of the bones.
🦴 Bone loss (swipe ➡️) accelerates the year before and for 3-4 years after the last menstrual period with a loss of 6.3% loss over the transition. This loss continues at a rate of 0.5-1%/year. Isn’t this just staggering!?
🦴Hormone therapy increases bone density by an average of 7% over 2 years.
🦴 This is why lifestyle choices such as diet, resistance and weight exercise, not smoking, reducing alcohol and vitamin D are also so important.
🦴 A woman with normal bone density will become osteoporotic by the average age of 82, while a woman with a T score of -1.0 with average loss will become osteoporotic by the age of 64.
🦴 Prevention of fractures in osteoporosis is key whether by hormone therapy or bisphosphonates. What’s is even better for individuals and healthcare is to educate and prevent osteoporosis in the first place.
#bonehealth #bonehealthy #bonehealthawareness #osteopenia #osteoporosis #hrt #boneloss #bonelossprevention #musculoskeletal #musculoskeletalhealth
I get asked this all the time - Did you know that supporting your hormonal health is crucial at every stage of life?
My top 6 practical steps you can implement to help achieve better hormonal balance, no matter your age.
* Track your #menstrual cycle: Understanding your body’s natural rhythms is powerful. Plus if you know your norm, you can recognise the abnormal more. There are Apps for this.
* Know your #family history (if possible):
Genetic predispositions can offer valuable insights.
* Reduce #sugar & #alcohol intake: These can significantly impact hormone regulation. It’s easy depend on these for #dopamine buzz but actually the high and low causes hormone disruption.
* Reduce #stress & prioritise #sleep: Chronic stress and poor sleep are major hormone disruptors. Living in a high #adrenaline; fight, fright, flight mode is exhausting. It drives hunger and creates a vicious cycle as snacking makes it harder to sleep.
* #Exercise/movement up to 30 minutes, 3 times a week:
Regular movement supports overall well-being. Fit it in when you can and how you can.
* Eat less processed food:
Whole, nutrient-dense foods are essential for optimal function. If you read the ingredients and don’t stock or recognise the first 3-5 ingredients, it’s probably processed.
I always think start in small steps and build up to #sustainable habits. Take them in any order of your choice but these will help your #selfcare , #empower you to seek medical advice and be the best advocate for your own health.
Let me know what you think 👇🏼
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#hormonebalance #healthtips #wellbeing #womenshealth #hormonehealth #womensupportingwomen #movement #hormonebalancing #lifestylemedicine
My commentary has been published by the @internationalmenopausesociety to global members in Menopause Live. I’m delighted to be contributing to increasing awareness of we know about the association of race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status on the severity of menopausal symptoms and what can we do about it. If we are to make women’s health equitable we have to acknowledge these differences and learn from them. Thank you to Professor Peter Chendraui for guidance and encouragement. #menopause #ethnicity #socioeconomicdifferences #womenshealth #equitablecare #ims #internationalmenopausesociety
I had the most wonderful evening @rhschelsea 🌹 The grandeur of the Chelsea Flower Show reminds us of nature’s incredible power to transform. But the true magic isn’t just in the perfectly curated displays; it’s in the potential it ignites within us. gardening is a powerful catalyst for community. Every seed sown, every plant tended, every shared harvest strengthens the bonds between us. Tending to a plant even gives purpose and heals. I have experienced this ❤️🩹
There was a real focus on houseplants, common and local grown annuals, small spaces and easy care which was refreshing to see. As well as @harknessroses1879 beautiful stand designed by @mia.witham where the fragrance of roses was mesmerising. I loved @manoj_malde “Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma Garden” (more on this later!). Enjoying nature and tending to it is medicinal in many ways for our physical and mental health.
Let the beauty we see at Chelsea inspire us not just to admire, but to act without judgement – to dig in with our neighbors, transform neglected spaces, and grow greener, more connected communities, one garden at a time. Because when we cultivate the earth together, we truly cultivate connection 🫂
#chelsea #chelseaflowershow #rhs #rhschelsea #rose #medicinalgarden #nature #healingwithplants #community #garden #smallgarden #selfgrow #growth #potential
Happy 20th Anniversary to us! 🥂 As I reflect on two decades, I think what would I have advised my newly married self? I’d pass on my best wisdom:
🕊️ Don’t sweat the small stuff. Really, just don’t.
🕊️ Nurture your own garden. Your “me time” and passions are essential for your “we time.”
🕊️ Communication is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep practicing!
🕊️ Embrace the ebb and flow. Your relationship will have good seasons and tough ones – both are normal.
🕊️ Find gratitude every single day. It’s the secret sauce!
The little things truly are the big things. Notice them, always.
So much has changed, yet so much remains the same. Grateful for the journey, the lessons, and the incredible life we’ve built. Here’s to many more! ❤️
#20thanniversary #marriage
#lifelessons #anniversaryreflection
#womanhood
Wondering where to start with seeking #support with #menopause ? So many women feel helpless with direction on where to begin. On my website www.drvohra.co.uk there is a new blog giving you all the information you need. Link in my bio 👆🏼 #womenshealth #perimenopause #hrt #hormonehealth #womenshealthmatters #midlife #menopauseawareness #education #awareness
This Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s talk about the intricate connection between our hormones and our mental well-being. Fluctuations in hormones can significantly impact mood, anxiety, and overall mental health via inflammation and much more. Remember, you’re not alone in experiencing these shifts. We need to be kind, patient and non judgemental with each other. Please reach out and connect if you’re struggling and let’s break the stigma together. Every week I see patients who are exhausted pretending and feel so unseen.
Hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid hormones play a vital role in brain function and emotional regulation. Imbalances can contribute to conditions like anxiety, depression, and mood swings. I hope in time we understand more about the powerful link of life load, hormones and prioritise holistic well-being so we can empathise, listen and treat patients better.
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalwealth #hormonehealth #brainbodybalance #brainbodyconnection #holisticwellbeing
#lateonsetmenopause has been requested as a reel. This is menopause after the age of 55. It’s not talked about as often and this is less common (5-7% women) and a sort of advantage to have your hormones longer as they offer protection for your heart, brain and bones but all of this is balanced with your lifestyle choices and other medical history. There are some risks that may increase with late onset menopause - A crucial one to mention is PREGNANCY. Please do get your smear, breast and bowel screening done 🙏🏻
The bottom line is that the benefits of a later menopause outweigh any increased risks. This is reflected in the longer life expectancy seen in studies. The infographics I have used are from the references below:
https://thepocketdoctor.org/late-menopause/
Age at natural menopause and risk of incident cardiovascular disease: a pooled analysis of individual patient data
https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667(19)30155-0
https://www.eshre.eu/Guidelines-and-Legal/Guidelines/Premature-ovarian-insufficiency
https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WHC-Infographics-JANUARY-2023-BreastCancerRisks.pdf
#menopause #perimenopause #lateonsetmenopause
Good news for bone health! 🦴 The government is rolling out 13 new state-of-the-art DEXA scanners across the country, expected to deliver an extra 29,000 bone scans each year. The waiting list can be long especially for rural areas so this is great news! This will help with earlier diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis, therefore leading to lifestyle advice and treatment to prevent fractures. Now, what would be the best progress is if more women were offered #hormonereplacementtherapy as a treatment for osteopenia and osteoporosis. If the reports and advice could add that in we’d be well on the way to impacting bone disease in women.
#bonehealth #osteoporosis #NHS #womenshealth #menopause #bettercare
Happy International Nurse Day to all the amazing nurses out there! Here is a few of the team at @spire.healthcare that I’m lucky to work with and agreeable to a picture!
From being trained by them, to being looked after them, to working alongside them, nurses are amazing. I bet all of us can think of a time when a nurse has gone that extra mile? Thank you for all the hard work and dedication and they don’t go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do 🙏🏻 as it wouldn’t work without you.
#internationalnurseday #nurseday #thankyou #notallsuperheroeswearcapes
Thank you to the @henpickednet for inviting me and we had a packed discussion on ethnicity, menstruation, menopause, lifestyle, communication, socioeconomic differences and self advocacy. How brilliant is the @henpickednet team to have released the Webinar, a podcast and this article in a matter of days! Thank you! We do have evidence of differences in menstruation and menopause with ethnicity and it’s crucial we increase awareness if we are to move forward and help all. There are lots of links to brilliant information and the link to the article is in my stories and bio 👆🏼
As always, grateful for your comments and shares.
#menopause #ethnicity #womenofcolour #menstruation #womenshealth #ethnicdifferences #equitablecare
Happy 99th Birthday to the incredible Sir David Attenborough! 🎉 Your lifelong dedication to our planet and its wildlife has inspired us all to look closer, care deeper, and understand the vital connection between a healthy Earth and our own well-being.
Today, as we celebrate his legacy, let’s remember that looking after ourselves goes hand-in-hand with looking after our world and its magnificent creatures. Every conscious choice we make, from supporting sustainable practices to appreciating the biodiversity around us, contributes to a healthier future for all.
Let’s continue to learn from Sir David’s wisdom and work together to protect the delicate balance of our planet.
I came across this wonderful sculpture at Paddington Station London today and it seemed totally appropriate to share.
Do see it if you can! The artists website is in the reel.
What small step will you take today for your health and the health of our Earth? 🌍💚
#davidattenborough #davidattenboroughmoment #health #planetcare #sustainableliving #healthandplanet
#oneworld #ourplanet #wildlifeconservation #lovethatlasts #wildtableoflove
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