Episode 160 - The Hidden Struggles: Menopause, Cancer & Ethnic Minority Women

14/05/2025 39 min Episodio 160
Episode 160 - The Hidden Struggles: Menopause, Cancer & Ethnic Minority Women

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Today, we’re opening up an important conversation about menopause, cancer, and the barriers that can make getting the right support even harder. My guest, Dr. Ferhat Udin, is a GP menopause specialist. She’ll be sharing her expertise on the unique challenges faced by women from ethnic minorities, alongside some of her own challenges as a female doctor wearing a headscarf—but this conversation is relevant for all of us.No matter your background, we all need to break the silence around menopause, challenge the stigma, and push for better care. Understanding different experiences helps us support each other, advocate for change, and improve how menopause care is delivered across the board. I’m here to learn, to listen, and to get it right—and I hope you’ll join me in this journey. Let’s dive in.”Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro05:16 Breaking Menstrual Taboos in Culture08:49 Screening Importance for Women16:37 Empowerment Through Shared Experiences19:03 Cultural Taboos in South Asian Communities21:34 Healthcare Professionals Must Initiate Intimacy Discussions28:25 Inclusive Cancer Patient Support31:43 "Openness Over Caution in Dialogue"34:22 "Elevating Voices: Empowering South Asian Women"My guest, Dr Ferhat Uddin, is a GP specialising in menopause, and an accredited British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist. She is passionate about advocating for women from ethnic minority backgrounds, and raising awareness on health inequalities. You can find her at www.libertyhealthclinics.comThis episode is proudly sponsored by Pelvic Relief, a company dedicated to improving women’s pelvic health through science-backed solutions. They offer a carefully curated range of products, including vaginal probiotics, lubes, moisturisers, the onut and other super important tools to support those dealing with pelvic pain, menopause symptoms, and post-cancer recovery.Find out more here https://pelvicrelief.co.uk/Connect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

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