Menopause doesn't just happen in your 50s. For some women it starts decades earlier - and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can affect everything from fertility to weight and how you feel in your own body. In this episode of Weight, There's More at Menopause, host Lucy Jones - award-winning Registered Nutritionist and founder of Lutrition - sits down with Dr Nikki Ramskill, women's health doctor and founder of The Female Health Doctor, and Sheree, founder of Life of POI, to talk about premature ovarian insufficiency, including what it is, how it's diagnosed, and what it really feels like to live with it. Both Nikki and Sheree have been diagnosed with POI themselves, and share their experiences with honesty and insight. In this episode, you'll learn: What POI actually is, and how it differs from typical menopauseTheir own journeys to diagnosisThe key tests and markers to be aware of if you suspect POI or feel something isn't adding upThe emotional impact of POI - on identity, fertility, relationships, confidence, weight and body imageTreatment options, and how lifestyle factors have supported Nikki and Sheree in navigating POIHow to rebuild a sense of self-identity after a POI diagnosis, and where to find support Whether you've been diagnosed with POI, suspect you might have it, or want to understand more, this episode combines expert insight with lived experience, cutting through the noise with evidence based, compassionate advice you can actually use. About Dr Nikki Ramskill Dr Nikki has been a doctor since 2009 and has always had an interest in the health and wellbeing of women. She was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency in 2023 and knows first-hand how hormone imbalance can impact literally everything we do in life. She is a registered British Menopause Society menopause specialist, a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and holds a diploma from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Connect with Nikki Website: https://www.thefemalehealthdoctor.com Instagram: @femalehealthdoc Tiktok: @femalehealthdoc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefemalehealthdoctor Podcast: The Premature Menocast About Sheree Sheree is a passionate advocate for raising awareness around menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. She shares her lived experience and insights to help others feel informed, supported and less alone. After navigating her own journey with POI, which started in her teens, Sheree became deeply committed to breaking the silence around early menopause, hormone health, and the emotional and physical impact these experiences can have. She brings a unique perspective that combines personal experience, curiosity and a desire to create more open conversations around women's health, drawing on her academic background in Philosophy and Gender Studies. Through honest, educated conversation and advocacy, Sheree hopes to empower others to ask more questions, seek better support, and feel confident in understanding their bodies. Connect with Sheree Instagram: @lifeofpoi_ Tiktok: @lifeofpoi_ About your host Lucy Jones is an award-winning Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) with Harley Street experience and a first-class degree in nutrition, and has been providing support both online and in person since 2021. Lucy is the founder of Lutrition, her one-to-one clinic where she works with women through the hormonal journey of the menopause transition, supporting them to lose unwanted fat in a sustainable, non-restrictive way, helping them to view food as nourishment rather than something to be feared. Lucy is also the host of the podcast Weight, There's More at Menopause. Connect with Lucy Email: lucy@lutrition.co.uk Website: www.lutrition.co.uk Instagram: @lucy.nutritionn This podcast is for general information and education only, and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please speak to a healthcare professional before making any changes to your lifestyle or medication.