Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by therapist Sara Witter who shares her deeply personal and shocking experience of being menopausal as a child.
Sara describes how she lost most of her ovarian function at just 10 years old following surgery for large dermoid cysts, and the long-lasting impact this had on her physical and mental health. Despite years of symptoms including extreme fatigue, pain, heavy bleeding, mood changes and postnatal psychosis, the role of hormones was repeatedly overlooked.
This powerful conversation highlights the importance of listening, thinking beyond textbook definitions and ensuring that women of all ages are given the knowledge and treatment they need.
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Get tickets for my new theatre tour, Breaking the Cycle 👉
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In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by therapist Sara Witter who shares her deeply personal and shocking experience of being menopausal as a child.
Sara describes how she lost most of her ovarian function at just 10 years old following surgery for large dermoid cysts, and the long-lasting impact this had on her physical and mental health. Despite years of symptoms including extreme fatigue, pain, heavy bleeding, mood changes and postnatal psychosis, the role of hormones was repeatedly overlooked.
This powerful conversation highlights the importance of listening, thinking beyond textbook definitions and ensuring that women of all ages are given the knowledge and treatment they need.
LET'S CONNECT
Subscribe here 👉 youtube.com/@menopause_doctor
Website 👉 drlouisenewson.co.uk
Instagram 👉 / @drlouisenewsonpodcast
Download balance app 👉 / balance-menopause.com/balance-app
LinkedIn 👉 / linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson
TikTok 👉 / tiktok.com/@drlouisenewson
Spotify 👉 open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg
LEARN MORE
Download my balance app 👉
balance-menopause.com/balance-app
Get tickets for my new theatre tour, Breaking the Cycle 👉
nlp-ltd.com/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle
