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The Premature Menocast

Nikki, Kate, Siobhan and Nina

This podcast aims to spread awareness about the lifechanging diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (premature menopause) by those who have experienced the condition themselves.

health & fitness medicine

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Episode 13: Diagnosed at 15: Growing Up With...

The Premature Menocast ·

2026/01/12

What happens when menopause-like symptoms begin at 13 — and a life-changing diagnosis arrives at 15?In this deeply honest episode of Premature Me Cast, Nina is joined by Jess, who was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) as a teenager. Jess shares what it was really like navigating hot flushes, brain fog, weight changes, and identity confusion while still at school, and how those early experiences shaped her adult life.Together, Nina and Jess explore the emotional impact of early

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00:26:43

Episode 12: Menopause, Anger & Acceptance: The...

The Premature Menocast ·

2025/10/26

In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, Dr Nikki Ramskill sits down with Alison Bale, former chiropractor and founder of Mind Insight, to explore one of menopause’s most misunderstood emotions: anger.Alison shares her personal experience of hitting menopause while running a busy healthcare clinic, and how unexpected bursts of rage left her questioning who she’d become. Together, Nikki and Alison unpack why so many women feel shame around anger, how suppressed emotions can resurface

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00:30:47

Episode 11: When Hormones and ADHD Collide: A...

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2025/09/26

This month on The Premature Menocast, Nikki takes the reins solo for a special conversation with psychotherapist Jennie Canty, founder of the Chiltern ADHD Clinic. With diaries busier than ever, this episode is a one-to-one deep dive into how ADHD shows up for women, particularly around menopause, perimenopause, and POI (premature ovarian insufficiency).Jennie shares her expertise on:Why ADHD in women often looks very different from the “traditional” male-based diagnostic criteria.How perimenopause

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00:58:08

Episode 10: Unlocking Women’s True Potential with...

The Premature Menocast ·

2025/08/01

In this inspiring episode of the Premature Menocast, we welcome Jess Harvey, founder of The Female Mentoring Alliance, to share her incredible journey from the high-pressure world of corporate banking to a life dedicated to coaching and empowering women.Jess’s story is one of courage, transformation, and purpose. After climbing the corporate ladder to Managing Director at JP Morgan, Jess realised that success didn’t feel the way she expected. When her husband’s sudden illness prompted a life reset,

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00:31:24

Episode 9: Interview with Dr Hannah Short

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2025/05/19

Dr Hannah Short wrote the POI info bible: The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause: Practical Advice and Support for Living with Early Menopause and POIIt is well worth a read if you're suspecting POI or have just been diagnosed with it. Here is our interview with the lady herself - enjoy!Until next time,Dr Nikki: @femalehealthdocKate: @fertility_menopause_supportDr Siobhan: @mylifeonpausepoiNina: @soullaunndry_womenshealthDon't forget to follow us! @theprematuremenocast

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00:47:22

Episode 8: S*x, Relationships and Dry V*ginas.

The Premature Menocast ·

2025/03/05

Hello!Excuse the * in our title for this one... we don't want any bots to stop us spreading the word on this highly important topic! GSM, or genitourinary syndrome of the menopause affects women with POI too, and it is definitely something we need to talk more about.It can also be tricky to bring POI up in a relationship conversation, especially in the early days, how do you do it?The research that Kate suggested is unfortunately now closed to new applications, but look on The Daisy

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00:33:40

NEW SEASON: Episode 7 - Update and Catch Up ready for...

The Premature Menocast ·

2025/01/16

It's been aaaages since we released an episode, and this is mostly Nikki's fault (!)If you didn't know, she adopted 2 girls in the summer of 2024, so podcasting went on the back burner a bit, but she's back and we've planned what we want to say in 2025. This episode is giving you an update on where we all are and what we plan to do over the course of the next 12 months for season 2. We also invite you to plan with us and drop us any topic ideas you love to hear us cover here:

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00:39:07

Episode 6: The Premature Menocast Does Daisy Day

The Premature Menocast ·

2024/11/28

In this special episode of The Premature Menocast, we bring you a recording from the recent Daisy Day event hosted by The Daisy Network, a charity supporting women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). Unfortunately, our co-host Nikki couldn’t join us as she’s busy with her newly adopted daughters, but she sends her love and looks forward to being part of future events.During the event, hosts Nina, Kate, and Siobhan interviewed four incredible women—Priya, Emma, Lucy, and Jess—sharing their

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00:20:35

Episode 5 - POI, positively childfree and adoption

The Premature Menocast ·

2024/09/30

In this episode Siobhan and Nikki talk about their experiences being childfree and adoption children. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact prematuremenocast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on instagram too! @theprematuremenocast

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00:25:01

Episode 4: POI and Fertility

The Premature Menocast ·

2024/08/06

Fertility is a huge topic when it comes to POI - you could argue it is THE TOPIC for many women going through this.We don't want you to lose hope though - there are options, but emotionally, it can take it's toll. There is no "easy" option, but the best thing to do is to seek help ASAP from a fertility specialist so you can get started with what is right for you. Feel free to reach out to us with questions/comments: prematuremenocast@gmail.com And you can follow us all on

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00:15:21

Episode 3b: The (inappropriate) things people say

The Premature Menocast ·

2024/07/12

As promised, here are your comments we asked you to provide in episode 2. We wanted to dedicate a whole separate episode to them because the topic is too important! If you'd like to add to them, feel free to email us at prematuremenocast@gmail.com or send us messages on instagram: Nikki - @femalehealthdoc Nina - @soullaundry_womenshealth Siobhan - @mylifeonpausepoi Kate - @fertility_menopause_support The more people sharing stories like this, the more the culture will (hopefully) shift and

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00:48:05

Episode 3: treatments for premature ovarian...

The Premature Menocast ·

2024/06/24

We're back with another episode!This time we're looking at how to treat premature ovarian insufficiency. HRT is the main way that treatment is given, and if you have a womb you need both oestrogen and progesterone. You can have this in combined pill form or through the skin - there are lots of combinations and you need to find an option that works for you. Sometimes you need to try multiple options before you get the right one. Feel free to reach out to us with questions/comments:

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00:41:05

Episode 2: Getting a diagnosis

The Premature Menocast ·

2024/05/24

Welcome to episode 2!Here's some handy shownotes for the session: POI is usually diagnosed by your GP or healthcare professional and may include the following: No periods for more than 4 months An elevated FSh blood level of 25IU/l on two separate occasions taken at least 4 weeks apart A full medical history Any relevant family history Symptoms of POI: Symptoms of POI can vary, here are a few of the most common symptoms: Hot flushes and night sweats also known as vasomotor

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00:35:36

Episode 1: Premature Menocast Introductions

The Premature Menocast ·

2024/04/19

It's our first ever episode! The 4 of us met through the Daisy Network, a support group for people diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). POI is diagnosed when a woman goes through the menopause before the age of 40. It can start as young as 13 when periods don't start at all. This diagnosis is not well known, yet it effects an estimated 3% of women under 40. Clues can be mood changes, hot sweats, difficulty conceiveing and periods becoming irregular or stop altogether. For

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Trailer: The Premature Menocast

The Premature Menocast ·

2024/04/18

Full episode out 19th April!!

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