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
My eldest turns 18 this weekend! Eighteen years ago, I held him for the first time, and my world shifted. But as a doctor in women’s health, my world is also filled with the stories of women: their resilience, their struggles for autonomy, and the systemic biases they face every day.
People often ask how being a women’s health advocate shapes how I raise a son. The answer is simple: I want him to be the antidote to the biases I see in my clinic.
My message to my son at 18: In a world that might tell you to be ‘tough’ instead of ‘tender’, I hope you choose empathy. In a world where women are still fighting for 100% of their rights, I hope you are the first to stand beside them.
Being a man in 2026 isn’t about power; it’s about the courage to be vulnerable and the strength to ensure others are heard. Happy Birthday. I am so proud of the man you’ve become. 🩺💙
📸 Moonwalkers at Lightroom
#18th #womenshealth #raisingboys #genderequality #motherhood
Really grateful for “Autistic Menopause”giving crucial insights for supporting autistic individuals going through menopause. It’s a powerful reminder that healthcare and support systems need to be more inclusive and sensory-aware.
I come across many patients and family members who feel misunderstood - does this resonate?
Navigating menopause can be uniquely challenging for the neurodivergent community. Here are the key takeaways for professionals and allies:
Heightened Symptoms: Autistic individuals often experience more severe menopausal symptoms and may see an increase in sensory sensitivities or a regression in communication skills during this time.
Communication is Key: Don’t rely on “reading between the lines.” Be concrete, clear, and explicit. Give extra time for processing and provide information that can be reviewed later.
Believe Their Words: Neurodivergent people may express distress differently. They might sound “unemotional” or say they are “fine” when they aren’t. If they express a need for help, take it seriously—they may have reached a breaking point.
The Power of Affirmation: Move away from seeing autism as a “disorder.” A trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approach makes patients feel safe and accepted.
The Undiagnosed Generation: Many older adults are navigating menopause without knowing they are autistic or have ADHD. I see this a lot and the process can be complicated and we need to be mindful that complex mental health histories may actually be undiagnosed neurodivergence.
Bottom line: Careful listening and adaptive communication aren’t just ‘nice’ they are essential for equitable care. Please look and recommend the book 👆
#autisticinmidlife #neurodivergent
#latediagnosedautism
#ADHDandmenopause #autisticwomen
I was not taught history or arts very well in school. Once I was ‘labelled’ sciences student, other curriculum subjects became less involving and so I delved into medicine and it took over. Does this sound familiar?? It’s not a moan but more a reflection that now when opportunities come about I’m keen to experience more and learn.
Today, after a meeting, I went to the @vamuseum to learn more about #marieantoinette from the most enriched exhibition. Spanning her youth, regality, motherhood, opulence to her downfall and execution during the French Revolution. So much to take in! Please do go it you get a chance.
This was followed by meeting the fabulous @drjeanettesundberg at the #londonartfair2026 - masses to take in only so captured a few favourites. Would you like the porcelain fish in your kitchen?? They were adorable! Some beautiful art today.
Thank you for inviting me @drjeanettesundberg Really great to catch up and connect - so much learnt and shared… I really recommend the odd moment of taking time out when the opportunity arises. Rather than rushing home after work, I feel inspired! #womensupportingwomen #lessonsinart #takingtimeout
Ever feel like your brain is ‘buffering’? 🔄 Just processing slower… not sharp…
There is a midlife biological reason that may explain this.
Oestrogen is a key regulator of glucose metabolism in the brain. As levels drop during perimenopause, there is reduced glucose uptake and metabolism in key brain areas. Even more so, post menopause.
This creates a temporary ‘Energy Gap.’ It’s why you might feel:
• Brain fog that won’t lift
• Memory lapses
• Sudden ‘word-finding’ difficulties
The good news? 🧠 Your brain is incredibly resilient, it remodels and switches to cope with alternative fuels sources.
You may be thinking, how can we best optimise our brain health? 👇
• recognise the midlife vulnerability of the menopause transition and improve awareness and education.
• consider hormone therapy as a way of rebalancing oestrogen loss
• be lifestyle aware - a plant reach diet, exercise, good sleep and stress reduction are crucial.
• recognise menopause as a critical renovation period for your brain and this helps make informed choices of what your options are.
(If things really concern you - get a medical assessment as it can be other causes)
What small change or action can you make? For more info check out @dr_mosconi book The Menopausal Brain.
#brainfog #menopausebrain #lifestyle #hrt #womenshealth
Reflecting on 2025, of course I can think of many HIGHS & LOWS, overall I am reminded of ONE thing for midlife:
🫥You are not ‘losing yourself’
🦺You are ‘evolving’
This year, I’ve sat with so many who felt silenced or overwhelmed by menopause. To every woman who advocated for her health, started a new treatment, or simply found the courage to say ‘I don’t feel like myself’… I see you.
As we head into 2026, my mission remains the same: to ensure you have the evidence-based tools to thrive as well as survive. Thanks to all those who do similar in this noisy world.
Your hormones may be changing, but your power isn’t going anywhere ✨
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
What are you upto? I’m celebrating with loved ones but may well not drink much and go to bed if that’s what I need. Listening to my body and needs is #selfcare . So, ensure you give your need some attention.
Wishing you a wonderful time however you choose to spend it and thanks for the support this year 🫂
#menopause #womenshealth #doctor #educator
Christmas is the time for gifting and for ME books are a wonderful gift to give and receive. They carry so much potential and give so much! Currently, there is a wealth of #womenshealth and #menopause related #books and I’ve prepped several for my dearest.
🤔 Sure I have missed some… Which would you like to receive? Intrigued to see who I will be adding to shelf in 2026???
Women are incredible, let’s celebrate with knowledge and empowerment 🫂 🎁 #womenshealthmatters #gifting
Fantastic to see @drbillbones and @menoscandal for lunch and to talk through the wins and perils of 2025 and the plans for 2026; From writing to lifestyle change and personal goals - to failures and gains in the menopause world. We’ve talked about so much 💬
Midlife really is a prime opportunity to do things differently, and invest in your health, don’t you agree? For example, we talked about lifting weights, cold water swimming and running to eating well, less alcohol and more sleep!
It’s such a privilege to meet some incredible people through the much needed work in menopause care as not only does it make it rewarding but it’s also great company. Thank you both 🫂
#menopause #menopausematters #midlifegoals #midlifechanges
#lifestylechange #perimenopause
Such a honour to be asked to give the lunchtime symposium at @cosrh_uk Annual Conference. I spoke about Cultural Inequalities on a systemic and individual level in Contraception. There are challenges of funding cuts, fragmented patient pathways, access issues and biases. Alongside this we have increasing numbers of terminations with abortions at the highest recorded level since introduction of the Abortion Act, increasing use of non hormonal and natural methods and a change in how society wants to access information with social media use and misinformation. To make contraception equally accessible we have to be alert, holistic and patient centred. Resources such a language translated materials were shared with evidence of biases in ethnic and lower socioeconomic groups.
All this is 35 minutes to a room of experts and passionate clinicians in the field was nerve wrecking!? Really grateful for some incredible feedback from current and ex President of @cosrh_uk . I feel motivated to keep doing the work to raise awareness and educate 🧡 #womenshealthmatters #sexualhealth #reproductivehealth #contraception #womenshealth #portfoliogp #educator
#understandingmenopause talk @rsmprepschool today as part of increasing awareness as Medical Trustee to @themenocharity . Brilliant to hear how informative they found why menopause #matters, what #lifestyle changes can help and the role #hormonetherapy can have in short term and long term health.
📝 Approx 75% of teaching staff are female, roughly 57% fall into the 40–60 year bracket and ~2% work beyond 60. 📝 1 in 4 women consider leaving; 1 in 10 actually leave due to menopause.
We have to prepare earlier to look after our teaching staff so they can look after our coming generations.
We talked about how hard #midlife can feel in terms of #selfcare and even with awareness, often with timing restrictions, health #access issues and social #stigma, seeking help can be often difficult. Wouldn’t it be great to see more events like this? Glad to have had this opportunity to #giveback today.
#thankyouteachers
#menopauseinworkplace #menopause #womenshealth #midlife #teachers #school #makemenopausematter
#menopause UnderstandingMenopause talk today representing @themenocharity at @akdn Women’s Health Event.
For many of us, it’s the invisible 🫥 symptoms of menopause that are most debilitating. I shared my journey with #perimenopause #anxiety . Have you felt this? I hear you. Join the dots, complete a symptom tracker, write your questions and seek support.
@themenocharity we #inform , #educate and #represent to combat shame and taboo in menopause. It was a pleasure to be welcomed into the Aga Khan Ismaili Community at Jamatkhana Hounslow and thank you @hoodadoc and ashifatrivedi for organising and inviting me.
#menopause #womenshealth #perimenopause #hrt #hormonehealth #womenshealthmatters #bonehealth #midlife #menopauseawareness #menopausesupport #theismailiuk
Brilliant interactions today with a national group of primary care healthcare practitioners regarding the management of complex Menopause including diabetes. Did you know that the NICE Diabetes guidelines does not mention Menopause and the NICE Menopause guidelines do not mention Type 1 diabetes?
There is an enormous gap in guiding and supporting those with diabetes when experiencing menopause. But we know this is incredibly important due to the fact that fluctuations in oestrogen and progesterone alter the cellular response to insulin which leads to unexpected spikes and falls in the blood sugar and makes diabetic control tricky. Alongside this, you get slowing of the metabolism, central fat red distribution and weight gain which increases insulin resistance.
My plea to the health professionals today is to recognise diabetes and Menopause are interconnected. One affects the control of the other.
As a patient you can track your cycle and symptoms and seek help. As a healthcare professional it’s important to recognise there’s limited evidence to work with but do offer a symptom Tracker and education particularly at diabetic reviews and it’s important to recognise that evidence supports hormonal replacement therapy should not be avoided in women with diabetes. Using HRT reduces the incident of diabetes after menopause, improves blood sugar (HbA1c levels) and increases insulin sensitivity.
We need to improve the quality of care for patients with diabetes when experiencing menopause.
#diabetes #menopause #womenshealth #complexmenopause
@davinamccall shared she has been diagnosed with #breastcancer . I am so sorry to hear this but her bravely sharing this is a red flag to all regarding the importance of:
#selfexamination
#breastscreening with #mammogram
#riskreducinglifestylechoices
#selfcare
CAPTION CORRECTION! Breast cancer affects 1 in 7 women!
I wish Davina a smooth treatment journey and the privacy to self care through this. She gives us a crucial opportunity to promote how important self examination, screening and seeking help is 🌟 #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #selfcheck
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