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Today we are joined by Claire Dixon. The CEO of Neuraura, a Biotech company based in Calgary, Canada that is transforming the standard of care for chronic, under served health conditions. Currently working specifically on providing advanced technology to help those suffering with PCOS.In this episode, we discuss the challenges and complexity of PCOS and the rise of Biotech in improving women's health issues. Thank you to Claire and DocHQ's Lina MacFarlane for discussing their experiences...

Today we are joined by Lizzy Kurtzer, a menstrual cycle coach for the workplace - working with businesses to create inclusive cultures for people with periods.A new WaterAid survey reveals that menstrual taboos still dominate the lives of working women across the UK, with a staggering 85% saying they experience stress or anxiety when managing their periods at work. Lizzy has joined us today to explain the ways in which people with periods in the workplace are struggling with their menst...

Thank you to Dr Rebecca Williams for chatting with us about stresses impact on our physical and mental health.Stress is more than just a feeling; it's a physical and psychological reaction to demands that exceed our coping abilities. When faced with prolonged stress, our body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare us for emergency action. This constant state of high alert can lead to muscle tension and inflammation, common contributors to physical pain and discomfort.To...

Thank you to Jackie Grant for sitting down with us to talk about all things menopause, from fitness and physiotherapy to health testing and community outreach. It was delightful to hear about the incredible work Jackie is doing to empower women to understand their bodies and navigate through difficult transitions. Here, she tells us about the Menopause and Women's Health cafe she opened to create a safe and open space for women to share their experiences. At DocHQ, we aim to improve...

Welcome to a new series all about women’s health in the workplace hosted by DocHQ. Every month, I will be speaking with different women about their personal health experiences in and out of the workplace. We’ll be covering health conditions such as menopause, fertility, endometriosis, sexual health and mental health. The aim of this series is to shine a much needed spotlight on the issue of women’s health in the workplace.We want to give women a place to share their personal stories and encou...

Following on in our menopause awareness series, we at DocHQ are speaking with Jo McEwan. One of the founders of Positive Pause and their sister company, Menopause Movement. I’m joined by my colleague, Melanie Rutherford as representatives for DocHQ - a health tech company striving to improve your health choices. ;pWith October being Menopause awareness month, we at DocHQ want to shine a spotlight on the voices of women and women’s health. Positive Pause is an organisation that has been disman...