Dr Louise Newson bringing menopause tour to Basingstoke

Dr Louise Newson, leading medical doctor on menopause and hormones, has embarked on her inaugural tour across the UK, accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea, which includes Basingstoke’s Haymarket Theatre on September 29. 

This groundbreaking tour named Hormones & Menopause: The Great Debate aims to educate and raise awareness about menopause and hormones, challenge misconceptions and advocate for better healthcare for women.

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Dr Louise Newson (Image: Dr Louise Newson) Known as the doctor “who kick-started the menopause revolution," Dr Louise has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of women and their families through her pioneering work. As a GP, she recognised the misdiagnosis and neglect many women with menopause symptoms face, motivating her to train as a menopause specialist.

Many people think that menopause is only about hot flushes but there are numerous other symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause which are caused by fluctuations or low hormone levels.

Dr Louise emphasises that women should not endure these symptoms silently, as living without hormones for an extended amount of time increases the chances of common diseases including heart disease, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes and dementia. Her advice on HRT, as well as lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and sleep, has revolutionised the health and wellbeing of so many women.

Dr Louise and comedian Anne will be bringing this conversation to life in an evening of learning and laughter at the Basingstoke theatre. Known for her gut-busting, honest, and informative comedy, Anne is a founding member of the iconic Irish musical-comedy trio, The Nualas, and will bring a unique perspective and humour to the evening, whilst Louise’s knowledge will allow women to make informed decisions about their health, whilst at the same time educating the rest of the family, including men.

Dr Louise said: “For too long people haven’t been able to access the right information or indeed the right treatment, which is barbaric. My mission is to ensure that all women, and men, have access to evidence-based information, so they can make their own choices about their treatment.

"This theatre tour will be a real privilege and gives me the platform to do so, as well as share my own experiences delivered in a way the audience can connect with, so they can feel empowered to improve their future health, their symptoms and most importantly open the conversation up across the different generations.”

Anne Gildea said: “I am so excited to be part of this project and can’t wait for it to get started! What Louise has achieved, reaching so many with such skill, clarity and depth of knowledge around menopause is just phenomenal. Literally life changing.”

Tickets starting at £30 and £55 for VIP from anvilarts.org.uk/events/dr-louise-newson