WOMEN’S HEALTH EDUCATION & RESOURCES | WOMEN’S WELLNESS CLINIC
Women's Health Education & Trusted Resources
At Women's Wellness Clinic, we believe in empowering you with knowledge. This page is dedicated to providing valuable insights and trusted resources on various aspects of women's health and wellness, curated by our expert team. From in-depth discussions to recommended reading and official guidelines, we're here to help you stay informed.
Interview of the Month: Expert Insights
We plan to do a video a month interviewing inspiring people covering interesting topics around women’s health. For now though we thought we would introduce ourselves.
Recommended Reading Lists from Our Specialists
Our British Menopause Society specialists, Dr. Reem Al-Shaikh and Dr. Gill Shields, frequently recommend these insightful books to their patients for further learning and empowerment on their health journeys.
Reem’s readings list
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MIND THE GAP
Dr Karen Gurney
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OESTROGEN MATTERS
Dr Avrum Blumming
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THE MENOPAUSE BRAIN
Dr Lisa Mosconi
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THE NEW MENOPAUSE
Dr Mary Claire Haver
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ATOMIC HABITS
James Clear
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GLUCOSE REVOLUTION
Jessie Inchauspe
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ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE
Chris van Tulluken
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GENIUS FOODS
Paul Growl and Max Lugavere
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THE SWEET SPOT
Dr Christine Carter
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OUTLIVE
Bil Gifford ad Peter Attia
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HAPPIER
Tal Ben-Shaha
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WHY WE EAT (TOO MUCH)
Dr Andrew Jenkinson
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WHY WE SLEEP
Mathew Walker
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THE CHIMP PARADOX
Prof Steve Peters
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SOLVE FOR HAPPY
Mo Gawdat
Gill’s reading list
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Gill wanted to add Ant and Decs autobiography (northerner in her we expect) so she didn't get add anymore suggestions..........
She did the guidelines instead!
Gill’s Guidelines
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The BMS
The British Menopause Society (BMS) is the specialist authority for menopause and post reproductive health in the UK. Established in 1989, the BMS educates, informs and guides healthcare professionals, working in both primary and secondary care, on menopause and all aspects of post reproductive health.
Clinical guidance: https://thebms.org.uk/publications/tools-for-clinicians/
Womens health concern
Patient facing arm-Women’s Health Concern www.womens-health-concern.org
Education, peer support and resources run by primary care physicians for the whole primary care team
Clinical guidance: https://pcwhf.co.uk/resources/?_sft_resource_type=clinical-guidelines
Patient facing arm: www.rockmymenopause.com
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Risk tool breast, ovarian and vte
Calculating your breast cancer risk Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool: Online Calculator - NCI
Women with previous breast cacner
How different treatments affect outcomes from breast cancer Predict Breast
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BMS Consensus Statement: Non Hormonal based treatments:
https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/04-BMS-ConsensusStatement-Non-hormonal-based-treatments-JUNE2022-01A.pdf
(Copy and paste into your browser window)BMS: Prescribable Alternatives to HRT
Diet and nutrition
Eat for Health with Healthy Eating Doctor · (healthyeatingdr.com)
About Us | Harley Street at home (harleystathome.com)
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BMS: Prevention and Treatments of Osteoporosis in Women
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CAclulate your fracture risk https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/index.aspx
Are you getting enough calcium CALCIUM - Calcium Calculator | International Osteoporosis Foundation
Good weight baring exercises about-exercise-fact-sheet-february-2019.pdf (strwebstgmedia.blob.core.windows.net)
Royal Osteoporosis Society - Better Bone Health for Everybody (theros.org.uk)
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This consensus statement covers the role of HRT in hypertension, lipids and primary prevention:
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Videos of the month
Pelvic floor
Sexual desire
Bladder exercises
