068 - Going Through a Teenage Menopause - Ellie Waters & Dr Louise Newson

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast · Oct 6, 2020 · 28m

When Ellie Waters was 14 years old, she was diagnosed with a soft tissue cancer that required intensive and lengthy treatment. The interventions saved her life, but they also stopped her ovaries working for good. With little menopause information or support from her medical team, Ellie found herself on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. In this episode, Ellie talks to Dr Newson about her story, what it was like going through the menopause at such a young age and how finding the right treatment has turned her life around. In her own words, "At first, I was elated at the prospect of…