Breaking the Silence: Menopause and Kidney Disease

Breaking the Silence: Menopause and Kidney Disease

DOKW Episode 142

Episode 142

Breaking the Silence: Menopause and Kidney Disease

Dee Moore sits down with menopause specialist Dr Vikram Talaulikar to demystify menopause for people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). If you've ever wondered whether changing periods, brain fog, poor sleep, hot flushes, joint aches or low mood are "just stress", menopause, or CKD, this conversation is for you. We explore the stages of menopause (from perimenopause to menopause to postmenopause), how menopause symptoms can overlap with CKD, and give practical steps for navigating both.

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More information on the topics covered in this episode

  • Women's health

    In the UK, the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are diabetes and high blood pressure – diseases which affect both men and women. We explain how CKD affects women in particular, and how certain aspects of women’s health can affect CKD.

  • Menopause and kidney disease

    This page is aimed at women with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are approaching or going through menopause. It explains how CKD can affect when you go through menopause, as well as the symptoms that you may experience.

  • Menopause & Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): A Listener-Led Q&A With Dr Vikram Talaulikar

    Episode 148

    Menopause & Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): A Listener-Led Q&A With Dr Vikram Talaulikar

    Dee Moore is joined by menopause specialist Dr Vikram Talaulikar to answer questions sent directly from the kidney community. They unpack what happens when menopause meets chronic kidney disease, answering questions on symptoms, HRT, bone health and much more. A filmed version of this podcast is also available on YouTube.