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
Brilliant article from @the_bhf raising awareness of #genderinequality in heart attack diagnosis and treatment for women. We need to actively educate women to seek help, emphasise prevention medicine, incorporate them in research so their biological differences and understood more and train clinicians to treat without bias and discrimination.
Coronary heart disease is the biggest killer of women worldwide, and kills twice as many in the UK as breast cancer each year.
The article reads “When it comes to heart attacks, the odds are stacked against women. They are more likely than men to have a delay in being diagnosed or be misdiagnosed,”
“Women may be less aware that heart attacks can affect them, or be more hesitant to seek medical help. But even when they do, they are more likely to be dismissed.”
Every 16 minutes a woman in the UK is admitted to hospital due to a heart attack. There is #genderbias but what about #racialbiasinmedicine ? Women deserve #healthspan .There is a lot that needs to be done better plus as individuals, lifestyle changes that we can all do better. Let me know what do you think 👇🏼
Take a look at the full article:
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/heart-attacks-in-women
#womenshealth #heartdisease #biasinmedicine #chd #bhf #healthdisparity #healthinequalities #womenshealthmatters #heartdisease #genderhealthgap #healthgap #racialhealthdisparities
#representationmatters❤️🤎
Brilliant article from @the_bhf raising awareness of #genderinequality in heart attack diagnosis and treatment for women. We need to actively educate women to seek help, emphasise prevention medicine, incorporate them in research so their biological differences and understood more and train clinicians to treat without bias and discrimination.
Coronary heart disease is the biggest killer of women worldwide, and kills twice as many in the UK as breast cancer each year.
The article reads “When it comes to heart attacks, the odds are stacked against women. They are more likely than men to have a delay in being diagnosed or be misdiagnosed,”
“Women may be less aware that heart attacks can affect them, or be more hesitant to seek medical help. But even when they do, they are more likely to be dismissed.”
Every 16 minutes a woman in the UK is admitted to hospital due to a heart attack. There is #genderbias but what about #racialbiasinmedicine ? Women deserve #healthspan .There is a lot that needs to be done better plus as individuals, lifestyle changes that we can all do better. Let me know what do you think 👇🏼
Take a look at the full article:
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/heart-attacks-in-women
#womenshealth #heartdisease #biasinmedicine #chd #bhf #healthdisparity #healthinequalities #womenshealthmatters #heartdisease #genderhealthgap #healthgap #racialhealthdisparities
#representationmatters❤️🤎
“I am honoured to receive this award in recognition of patient feedback that reflects the experience of my patients. Your voices inspire me to keep striving for excellence every day.”
This Certificate of Excellence for 2025 is a lovely surprise and independently done by @iwantgreatcare (think Tripadvisor for healthcare). I am fortunate, I love what I do and as a portfolio GP, maintaining high standards in each of my roles is the aim with significant impact in patient care and medical education.
Hello 😃 to new faces, I am:
➡️ NHS GP & Menopause Dr
➡️ Private GP at @spire.healthcare Gatwick Park
➡️ @fsrh_uk Registered Trainer for Diploma & LOC
➡️ Speaker and Educator
➡️ NHS England Appraiser of NHS Doctors
➡️ Medical Trustee @themenocharity
Clinical excellence is crucial to staying grounded with patients needs. It’s always great when patients take the time to leave feedback and even better when it gets recognised.
Thank you for the trust and support 🙏🏻 Lovely to have you on the journey with me.
Lots more info in bio links.
#excellenceinhealthcare #patientfeedback #portfoliogp #iwantgreatcare #generalpractitioner
#evidencebasedmedicine
“I am honoured to receive this award in recognition of patient feedback that reflects the experience of my patients. Your voices inspire me to keep striving for excellence every day.”
This Certificate of Excellence for 2025 is a lovely surprise and independently done by @iwantgreatcare (think Tripadvisor for healthcare). I am fortunate, I love what I do and as a portfolio GP, maintaining high standards in each of my roles is the aim with significant impact in patient care and medical education.
Hello 😃 to new faces, I am:
➡️ NHS GP & Menopause Dr
➡️ Private GP at @spire.healthcare Gatwick Park
➡️ @fsrh_uk Registered Trainer for Diploma & LOC
➡️ Speaker and Educator
➡️ NHS England Appraiser of NHS Doctors
➡️ Medical Trustee @themenocharity
Clinical excellence is crucial to staying grounded with patients needs. It’s always great when patients take the time to leave feedback and even better when it gets recognised.
Thank you for the trust and support 🙏🏻 Lovely to have you on the journey with me.
Lots more info in bio links.
#excellenceinhealthcare #patientfeedback #portfoliogp #iwantgreatcare #generalpractitioner
#evidencebasedmedicine
Symptoms are usually worse between late March and September, depending on where in UK you live, especially when it’s warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest. Tree pollen has started now and this is what made me think of posting this!
Hay fever can last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after 1-2 weeks. #antihistamines are mainstay of treatment. If you’d like advice on this there are good websites such as #nhs #metoffice and your #communitypharmacy is a valuable source of in person information especially as many of the antihistamines are available over the counter.
Interestingly, I never had hayfever until the last four years when I became perimenopausal. There is now a theory of how the drop in oestrogen can affect your immunity and you can find intolerance and reactions to things you previously were fine with. Presenting with food intolerance, irritable bowel and hayfever. What are you finding?
Midlife really is a puzzle! Right off to get my antihistamine 🫡
#hayfever #allergic #pollen #hayfeverproblems #hayfeverrelief #midlife #intolerances
Symptoms are usually worse between late March and September, depending on where in UK you live, especially when it’s warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest. Tree pollen has started now and this is what made me think of posting this!
Hay fever can last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after 1-2 weeks. #antihistamines are mainstay of treatment. If you’d like advice on this there are good websites such as #nhs #metoffice and your #communitypharmacy is a valuable source of in person information especially as many of the antihistamines are available over the counter.
Interestingly, I never had hayfever until the last four years when I became perimenopausal. There is now a theory of how the drop in oestrogen can affect your immunity and you can find intolerance and reactions to things you previously were fine with. Presenting with food intolerance, irritable bowel and hayfever. What are you finding?
Midlife really is a puzzle! Right off to get my antihistamine 🫡
#hayfever #allergic #pollen #hayfeverproblems #hayfeverrelief #midlife #intolerances
TW: disordered eating
Disordered eating is complex and individual and common in menopause. Often, it’s hard to know what is making what worse - is it the hormone change driving the disordered eating? Often it’s the invisible psychological symptoms that make things much worse with anxiety, sleep disturbance, loss of joy and low self esteem. It’s important to recognise the association as a history of disordered eating should be noted at time of consult as a risk factor for hormone decline, especially with premature or early menopause. Scroll to see some information from @themenocharity .
#menopause #perimenopause #prematureovarianinsufficiency #poi #earlymenopause #hormonedecline #bonehealth #oestrogenloss #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters
TW: disordered eating
Disordered eating is complex and individual and common in menopause. Often, it’s hard to know what is making what worse - is it the hormone change driving the disordered eating? Often it’s the invisible psychological symptoms that make things much worse with anxiety, sleep disturbance, loss of joy and low self esteem. It’s important to recognise the association as a history of disordered eating should be noted at time of consult as a risk factor for hormone decline, especially with premature or early menopause. Scroll to see some information from @themenocharity .
#menopause #perimenopause #prematureovarianinsufficiency #poi #earlymenopause #hormonedecline #bonehealth #oestrogenloss #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters
#iwd2025 moving forwards with active steps to help, support and represent women. We must celebrate how far we’ve come and recognise future needs. We all have a role to play in this 🤲🏼#internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2025 #celebratingwomen #womensupportingwomen #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #equitability #genderequality
#iwd2025 moving forwards with active steps to help, support and represent women. We must celebrate how far we’ve come and recognise future needs. We all have a role to play in this 🤲🏼#internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2025 #celebratingwomen #womensupportingwomen #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #equitability #genderequality
‘Significant milestone’ as number of female doctors overtake men for first time. Is there any plan on how to look after these women? Women face barriers of #genderbias , #sexism and #discrimination in education, pay, healthcare and more. 1 in 10 women leave their job due to menopause and we have evidence that women within medicine struggle to get menopause help and support due to stigma and embarrasment. I’m glad to be taking part in specific research looking at female general practitioners wellbeing.
There are still more women in gynaecology, general practice and paediatrics than emergency medicine and surgery. Women, around mid life are the largest growing workforce in many sectors and as all women contribute heavily to working healthcare and economy it’s imperative #womenshealth gets the funding and research it warrants to look after them in coming years. This is not the current case with funding cuts.
This #IWD the theme is ‘accelerated action’ to act bodly and decisively for women’s wellbeing. Together we need to own looking after our current and future women.
#womeninwork #womeninworkforce #womenempowerment #womeninhealthcare #womensupportingwomen #womeninmedicine Source is https://news.doctors.net.uk/news
‘Significant milestone’ as number of female doctors overtake men for first time. Is there any plan on how to look after these women? Women face barriers of #genderbias , #sexism and #discrimination in education, pay, healthcare and more. 1 in 10 women leave their job due to menopause and we have evidence that women within medicine struggle to get menopause help and support due to stigma and embarrasment. I’m glad to be taking part in specific research looking at female general practitioners wellbeing.
There are still more women in gynaecology, general practice and paediatrics than emergency medicine and surgery. Women, around mid life are the largest growing workforce in many sectors and as all women contribute heavily to working healthcare and economy it’s imperative #womenshealth gets the funding and research it warrants to look after them in coming years. This is not the current case with funding cuts.
This #IWD the theme is ‘accelerated action’ to act bodly and decisively for women’s wellbeing. Together we need to own looking after our current and future women.
#womeninwork #womeninworkforce #womenempowerment #womeninhealthcare #womensupportingwomen #womeninmedicine Source is https://news.doctors.net.uk/news
Testosterone in Menopause - quick summary of a brilliant paper that summarises the #goodbadandugly in The Pharmaceutical Journal. Link in my stories to access this. The surge in demand, with variation in availability and no female licensed product is causing impact that needs a long term strategy before which there is a need for robust research in women. #testosteronereplacement #hrt #menopause #testosteroneinwomen #testosterone #hormonetherapy #hormonereplacementtherapy
Testosterone in Menopause - quick summary of a brilliant paper that summarises the #goodbadandugly in The Pharmaceutical Journal. Link in my stories to access this. The surge in demand, with variation in availability and no female licensed product is causing impact that needs a long term strategy before which there is a need for robust research in women. #testosteronereplacement #hrt #menopause #testosteroneinwomen #testosterone #hormonetherapy #hormonereplacementtherapy
Day 2: I’m glad to see premature ovarian insufficiency arousing curiosity and attention from healthcare professionals.
#poi is menopause before the age of 40 and has significant psychological and physical consequences ➡️.
This is a topic that has had some recent updates including:
* one FSH>25 with menstrual absence over four months is enough to diagnose and we don’t need repeat tests.
* Impact on psychological well-being and fertility should be considered early and a multidisciplinary approach is best.
* clear management algorithms that can be accessed in primary care and followed. Hormonal therapy (HRT) is gold standard treatment ➡️
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embrology (ESHRE) has updated guidance ➡️ with health professional kit, public posters and information.
There is an Early Menopause App ➡️, @daisynetwork Charity and lots more on @eshre_official website.
We need to be thinking is it menopause under 40 as is common. It affects quality of life and long term health impact is enormous.
Hormonal therapy is key treatment and life changing. For the vast majority woman we can continue to use this until the usual age of menopause to prevent long-term health risks or beyond, even if there are no oestrogen deficient symptoms. It’s important to consider contraceptive, pregnancy and fertility support depending on individual needs.
Every day I hear stories of young women who have not had the care they need. I look forward to doing more work on premature ovarian insufficiency to continue to increase awareness and health professional education on this because it is life transforming medicine.
#poi #prematureovarianinsufficiency #earlymenopause #womenshealth #poimanagement #generalpractice #education #hrt
Day 2: I’m glad to see premature ovarian insufficiency arousing curiosity and attention from healthcare professionals.
#poi is menopause before the age of 40 and has significant psychological and physical consequences ➡️.
This is a topic that has had some recent updates including:
* one FSH>25 with menstrual absence over four months is enough to diagnose and we don’t need repeat tests.
* Impact on psychological well-being and fertility should be considered early and a multidisciplinary approach is best.
* clear management algorithms that can be accessed in primary care and followed. Hormonal therapy (HRT) is gold standard treatment ➡️
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embrology (ESHRE) has updated guidance ➡️ with health professional kit, public posters and information.
There is an Early Menopause App ➡️, @daisynetwork Charity and lots more on @eshre_official website.
We need to be thinking is it menopause under 40 as is common. It affects quality of life and long term health impact is enormous.
Hormonal therapy is key treatment and life changing. For the vast majority woman we can continue to use this until the usual age of menopause to prevent long-term health risks or beyond, even if there are no oestrogen deficient symptoms. It’s important to consider contraceptive, pregnancy and fertility support depending on individual needs.
Every day I hear stories of young women who have not had the care they need. I look forward to doing more work on premature ovarian insufficiency to continue to increase awareness and health professional education on this because it is life transforming medicine.
#poi #prematureovarianinsufficiency #earlymenopause #womenshealth #poimanagement #generalpractice #education #hrt
Day 1: amazing to see so many familiar faces, connect with @themenocharity team and present with the support of Exeltis. It was a lot to pack into 30 mins and that’s part of the challenge as there is so much to menopause!
I spoke about Oral HRT in Modern Menopause Management. In essence I covered advantages and disadvantages of oral and non oral HRT and evidence relating to breast, clot, stroke and endometrial risk. I will share a reel in this soon!
Often the pendulum is swinging too far in one direction towards transdermal or oral HRT preparations and although these have many advantages, there are disadvantages too. I really enjoyed showing a balanced view of how we need to provide individualised care and assessment before prescribing.
In summary:
•Menopause care is individualised & not one size fits all
•We have over 35 preparations to consider
•Increasing medical complexity warrants a balanced assessment to prescribing the best product for the individual
•There are advantages & disadvantages to oral and non-oral methods:
•Oral preparations have a place in our tool box - be preferred in women with evidence of insulin resistance, poor absorbers
•Transdermal HRT is considered preferred in women with coagulation disturbances
•Licensed doses of oestrogen + guided progesterone dose = protect endometrium
•Uterine delivery of progesterone (levonorgestrel) from IUD is valuable tool
•Be mindful of lifestyle advice and serious risk factors
•For the vast majority, benefits outweigh risks
•Personal preference should be considered in choice of HRT route
Had some fabulous feedback and if you listened, I’d love to hear what you thought. I share this for those who couldn’t be there too - Love to hear your thoughts 👇🏼
#menopause #womenshealth #perimenopause #hrt #hormonehealth #menopausesupport #womenshealthmatters #menopauseawareness #midlifewomen #oralhrt #transdermalhrt #benefitsandrisks #healthprofessionals #cpd
Day 1: amazing to see so many familiar faces, connect with @themenocharity team and present with the support of Exeltis. It was a lot to pack into 30 mins and that’s part of the challenge as there is so much to menopause!
I spoke about Oral HRT in Modern Menopause Management. In essence I covered advantages and disadvantages of oral and non oral HRT and evidence relating to breast, clot, stroke and endometrial risk. I will share a reel in this soon!
Often the pendulum is swinging too far in one direction towards transdermal or oral HRT preparations and although these have many advantages, there are disadvantages too. I really enjoyed showing a balanced view of how we need to provide individualised care and assessment before prescribing.
In summary:
•Menopause care is individualised & not one size fits all
•We have over 35 preparations to consider
•Increasing medical complexity warrants a balanced assessment to prescribing the best product for the individual
•There are advantages & disadvantages to oral and non-oral methods:
•Oral preparations have a place in our tool box - be preferred in women with evidence of insulin resistance, poor absorbers
•Transdermal HRT is considered preferred in women with coagulation disturbances
•Licensed doses of oestrogen + guided progesterone dose = protect endometrium
•Uterine delivery of progesterone (levonorgestrel) from IUD is valuable tool
•Be mindful of lifestyle advice and serious risk factors
•For the vast majority, benefits outweigh risks
•Personal preference should be considered in choice of HRT route
Had some fabulous feedback and if you listened, I’d love to hear what you thought. I share this for those who couldn’t be there too - Love to hear your thoughts 👇🏼
#menopause #womenshealth #perimenopause #hrt #hormonehealth #menopausesupport #womenshealthmatters #menopauseawareness #midlifewomen #oralhrt #transdermalhrt #benefitsandrisks #healthprofessionals #cpd
Women’s Health Professional Care from today and cannot wait to meet a fantastic bunch of colleagues all working to aid #education and #patientcare
My talks are on:
Oral HRT in Modern Menopause Management
And
Premature Ovarian Insufficency
There is new evidence and guidance here that is so valuable to get to colleagues attending.
The 2 days cover so much and I’d love to share snippets and some golden learning with you. What do you think? What would you like to know more about?
Look forward to soaking the buzz in person and reaching those who watch virtually. In addition, @themenocharity is partnering with Best Practice Show to get trusted evidence based information out for all. Reaching Health Professionals is key if we are to help reach women. If you’re coming, do come and visit us at the stand!
#menopause #hormonereplacementtherapy
#hrt
#poi#WomensHealthPC #BestPractice2025 #Healthcare
#individualisedcare
Women’s Health Professional Care from today and cannot wait to meet a fantastic bunch of colleagues all working to aid #education and #patientcare
My talks are on:
Oral HRT in Modern Menopause Management
And
Premature Ovarian Insufficency
There is new evidence and guidance here that is so valuable to get to colleagues attending.
The 2 days cover so much and I’d love to share snippets and some golden learning with you. What do you think? What would you like to know more about?
Look forward to soaking the buzz in person and reaching those who watch virtually. In addition, @themenocharity is partnering with Best Practice Show to get trusted evidence based information out for all. Reaching Health Professionals is key if we are to help reach women. If you’re coming, do come and visit us at the stand!
#menopause #hormonereplacementtherapy
#hrt
#poi#WomensHealthPC #BestPractice2025 #Healthcare
#individualisedcare
Yesterday I got invited to be a contributor to a BBC documentary that’s coming out at the end of March. It was out of my comfort zone, nerve wrecked and at the same time ridiculously exciting. There was a wonderful Director Emily along with her team from Bold Yellow Media Ltd who was supportive and calming all my nerves!
Alongside 2 other experts, the film is talking about the Evolution of Menopause.
What I beam about here is it’s so important to try new things, work through those uncertainties and trust the process.
Despite imposter syndrome trying its best, I took the invite as a real compliment and went with it! I gave it my all and tried my absolute best. The adrenaline was pumping for sure!
If I was to meet my younger self, have a coffee with her, this is what I would tell her; carry on doing what you believe in, don’t hesitate to show your vulnerabilities but also believe in your strengths. I got myself into knots over the weekend about what I would say, what I would wear, how I do my hair and make up etc etc but in the moment all that mattered was I want to raise awareness of menopause importance, this is a unique experience and the feedback was positive. Life is full of opportunities and we need to be ready to see them and grab them with both hands. I hope this motivates others.
Hope you enjoy my self indulgent share and I cannot wait to share the documentary on the Evolution of Menopause soon!
#Menopause #educator #opportunities #midlife #generalpractitioner #missiontohelpwomen #makemenopausematter #menopausedocumentary #outofcomfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #personalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney #publicmenopauseawareness
Yesterday I got invited to be a contributor to a BBC documentary that’s coming out at the end of March. It was out of my comfort zone, nerve wrecked and at the same time ridiculously exciting. There was a wonderful Director Emily along with her team from Bold Yellow Media Ltd who was supportive and calming all my nerves!
Alongside 2 other experts, the film is talking about the Evolution of Menopause.
What I beam about here is it’s so important to try new things, work through those uncertainties and trust the process.
Despite imposter syndrome trying its best, I took the invite as a real compliment and went with it! I gave it my all and tried my absolute best. The adrenaline was pumping for sure!
If I was to meet my younger self, have a coffee with her, this is what I would tell her; carry on doing what you believe in, don’t hesitate to show your vulnerabilities but also believe in your strengths. I got myself into knots over the weekend about what I would say, what I would wear, how I do my hair and make up etc etc but in the moment all that mattered was I want to raise awareness of menopause importance, this is a unique experience and the feedback was positive. Life is full of opportunities and we need to be ready to see them and grab them with both hands. I hope this motivates others.
Hope you enjoy my self indulgent share and I cannot wait to share the documentary on the Evolution of Menopause soon!
#Menopause #educator #opportunities #midlife #generalpractitioner #missiontohelpwomen #makemenopausematter #menopausedocumentary #outofcomfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #personalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney #publicmenopauseawareness
It’s not straight forward at all to know if you’re entering #perimenopause but #awareness and #education is empowering. Perimenopause creeps up on you… often when life is demanding enough.
I’ve been through it myself, not understanding why I feel low, body aches and flushes at certain times of month, despite knowing what I know it took me time. It can last 7-10 years and symptoms can change as well as be down to other causes.
Many women, have earlier symptoms (women of colour and different backgrounds), overlapping with thyroid, autoimmune and bowel function change.
Often in perimenopause, hormone blood checks are inaccurate and unreliable, so it’s important to symptom track so you can join the dots over time. You can then seek help or self manage, based on the pattern of your symptoms and needs.
How can we best prepare our coming generations for perimenopause? 👇🏼
#menopause #perimenopausehelp #womenshealth #hormonehealth #midlifewomen #menopausesupport #perimenopausehealth
#perimenopause #perimenopausesymptoms #perimenopausesupport #perimenopausejourney
It’s not straight forward at all to know if you’re entering #perimenopause but #awareness and #education is empowering. Perimenopause creeps up on you… often when life is demanding enough.
I’ve been through it myself, not understanding why I feel low, body aches and flushes at certain times of month, despite knowing what I know it took me time. It can last 7-10 years and symptoms can change as well as be down to other causes.
Many women, have earlier symptoms (women of colour and different backgrounds), overlapping with thyroid, autoimmune and bowel function change.
Often in perimenopause, hormone blood checks are inaccurate and unreliable, so it’s important to symptom track so you can join the dots over time. You can then seek help or self manage, based on the pattern of your symptoms and needs.
How can we best prepare our coming generations for perimenopause? 👇🏼
#menopause #perimenopausehelp #womenshealth #hormonehealth #midlifewomen #menopausesupport #perimenopausehealth
#perimenopause #perimenopausesymptoms #perimenopausesupport #perimenopausejourney
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