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What do you really know about the menstrual cycle? Periods are just the beginning.

In this award-winning podcast India Rakusen explores the whole bloody story of the menstrual cycle, discovering facts that could change your life. Periods are just the beginning.

What do you really know about the menstrual cycle? In this award-winning podcast India Rakusen explores the whole bloody story, discovering facts that could change your life. Periods are just the beginning.

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28ish Days Later: Day Eighteen: Second Spring

Day Eighteen: Second Spring

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India explores how we can better prepare for the symptoms of the perimenopause.

How can we better prepare for the symptoms of the perimenopause? India meets Dr Marion Gluck and Dr Radhika Vohra to find out.

The perimenopause is a challenging time for many women but there is help and there are ways you can prepare. 

In this episode, India sits down with her mum to discuss her own transition to menopause.  And we hear from Dr Marion Gluck and Dr Radhika Vohra to discuss the history and role of HRT in treating perimenopausal symptoms. 


Credits: 
Presented by India Rakusen. 
Producer: Ellie Sans.
Assistant Producer: Jorja McAndrew. 
Executive Producer: Suzy Grant. 
Original music composed and performed by Rebekah Reid. 
Sound Design by Charlie Brandon-King. 

Special thanks to all contributors and audio diarists. 

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