Videos of Dr Theodora Kalentzi
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In this informative video, Dr Theodora Kalentzi, an esteemed menopause specialist accredited by the British Menopause Society, discusses the symptoms of perimenopause. The leading specialist, who practises at the highly respected Medical Prime Menopause Clinic in central London, explains how a tailor-made, comprehensive treatment plan is formed by assessing each symptom individually. To schedule a consultation with Dr Kalentzi, visit her Top Doctors profile today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/theodora-kalentzi ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
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We were privileged to speak to London-based Dr Theodora Kalentzi, renowned menopause specialist accredited by the Menopause Society, and founder of the Medical Prime UK clinic. Dr Kalentzi's expertise spans menopause and perimenopause, as well as many other areas, and she spent time with us to answer the commonly asked questions about perimenopause, and managing its symptoms: 00:00 Introduction 01:55 What is perimenopause, and what are the most common symptoms? 04:55 When does menopause typically start, and how long does it last? 06:33 How can a woman tell if she is in perimenopause? 11:17 What lifestyle changes can women make to manage perimenopause symptoms? 14:02 What are the risks and benefits of different treatment options for perimenopause symptoms? 18:27 How can women talk to their partners and family about perimenopause? 21:48 What are some resources available to women who are going through perimenopause? If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Kalentzi to discuss perimenopause symptims, you can book via the Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/theodora-kalentzi Additional resources: Medical Prime clinic: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/centre/medical-prime/ The British Menopause Society: https://thebms.org.uk/ BMS TV - a series of informative videos developed by BMS: https://thebms.org.uk/publications/bms-tv/ Women's Health Concern: https://www.womens-health-concern.org/ ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
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Dr. Kalentzi discusses menopause care - why it matters to me ----------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://www.medicalprime.co.uk/private-menopause-clinic/ FOLLOW US AT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedicalPrimeUK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicalprimeuk
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Women's Healthcare and Medical Prime - A Few Words ----------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://www.medicalprime.co.uk/privat... FOLLOW US AT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedicalPrimeUK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicalprimeuk
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Dr. Kalentzi explains what to expect in the initial menopause session Hello, my name is Dr. Theodora Kalentzi and I am a GP with a special interest in menopause. This is an area in which I hold advanced training and I'm really passionate about. Many women ask me what to expect from the first consultation from the menopause. I recently had a man ask me the same question on behalf of his wife which I found very encouraging. The menopause may present with many symptoms, some are very well known such as hot flashes and night sweats others not so, for example, skin irritation, bladder symptoms, muscle stiffness. So my aim at the first consultation is, first of all, to diagnose where you are in the menopause and what symptoms might be due to the menopause and then look at the appropriate management options for you. So there will be a detailed history taken of your symptoms, of your previous medical history and also your family history. I'm particularly interested in the conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer (especially breast cancer) and osteoporosis. We will also talk about your lifestyle so there will be questions about your smoking habits, how much alcohol you might take in the week. if you exercise and what your diet looks like. At that stage with this information, usually, there is enough to make a clinical diagnosis of whether some of your symptoms or all of them relate to the menopause and where you are ( is it the perimenopause or have you been through the change) and then we can move on to looking at the management options. Now, this is the part we talk about individualized treatment because not one size fits all, not one treatment might help every woman out there. So this really where we need to take into consideration lots of factors so that is current evidence on risks, effectiveness, side effects. We will look at methods of taking the medication, so, for example, is it through the mouth, is it through the skin, other ways and really importantly what feels comfortable and appropriate for you. There is no point, for example, talking about hormone replacement if this something you do not want to consider at all although there is good evidence about the effectiveness. There are other treatments, there are other options, there are other ways to manage your symptoms. This is really where we will go through all the different options and identify the one that is appropriate for you, the safest in terms of current evidence and the one that suits your beliefs, values, and preferences. Finally, we will talk about when the next review should take place, what it will look like, what needs to be involved. Thank you very much. ----------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://www.medicalprime.co.uk/private-menopause-clinic/ FOLLOW US AT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedicalPrimeUK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicalprimeuk
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Dr. Kalentzi discusses perimenopause and menopause symptoms ----------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://www.medicalprime.co.uk/private-menopause-clinic/ FOLLOW US AT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedicalPrimeUK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicalprimeuk
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Sally's Story: My menopause journey Sally shares her remarkable personal journey from having “really debilitating symptoms” and “ … thinking at the time that I was falling apart” to undertaking a 10,000 journey to Antarctica. “(Before treatment)…. I wouldn't have wanted to win this prize …. but I accepted the prize without even batting an eyelid ….. I just thought yeah I'm up for it, there is life after menopause…” “… meeting you (Dr Kalentzi) and taking the HRT ….. has been such a boost to me” ----------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://www.medicalprime.co.uk/private-menopause-clinic/ FOLLOW US AT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedicalPrimeUK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicalprimeuk
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Sally's Story: My menopause journey Sally shares her remarkable personal journey from having “really debilitating symptoms” and “ … thinking at the time that I was falling apart” to undertaking a 10,000 journey to Antarctica. “(Before treatment)…. I wouldn't have wanted to win this prize …. but I accepted the prize without even batting an eyelid ….. I just thought yeah I'm up for it, there is life after menopause…” “… meeting you (Dr Kalentzi) and taking the HRT ….. has been such a boost to me” ----------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://www.medicalprime.co.uk/private-menopause-clinic/ FOLLOW US AT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedicalPrimeUK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicalprimeuk
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In this video Dr Theodora Kalentzi and Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawan, Medical Prime (UK), British Menopause Society Accredited Menopause Specialists, discuss this important topic. ----------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://www.medicalprime.co.uk FOLLOW US AT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedicalPrimeUK Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicalprimeuk
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Juliana and Stuart share their experiences of the effects of the menopause, finding medical help and the positive impact of treatment upon their lives.