Women's health: Clinical pearls with Emma Sutherland

In celebration of International Women’s Day, our ambassador Emma Sutherland revisits several of our recent podcasts featuring leading women practitioners and highlights the key clinical pearls that focus on supporting the health of the women in our lives. 

Emma highlights the importance of taking a detailed case history and not to overlook any signs a clients may present with based on the podcast Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Professor Cassandra Szoeke recorded on the Women’s Healthy Ageing Study. The risks associated with untreated menopausal symptoms can lead to increased cardiovascular and bone density loss risks that cannot be overlooked. Emma emphasises the importance of meaning and purpose in the menopausal period and the connection it has to health for women. 

Revisiting Rhiannon Hardingham’s podcast on interpreting hormone pathology, Emma discusses DHEA testing for adrenal function and chronic stress identification and shares some excellent tips on how to support the restoration of these critical processes. Oestrogen dominance is discussed widely at the moment, and Emma clarifies how to quantify this diagnosis with your client and when the use of Vitex is warranted, or not. 

Dr Nicola Gates’ podcast on menopause, oestrogen and the brain is an incredible deepdive into the role oestrogen has on the brain - who knew that oestrogen was so important for brain function. Emma recaps the role of oestriol, oestradiol and oestrone and their functions and the way they impact the busy multi-tasking brain and covers the role a reduced oestrogen level post-menopausal has on memory retrieval.