Dr Nadia Samuel

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16/10/2026

Struggling with body odor despite showering? Bacteria breaking down sweat may be the culprit.

Three ingredients that may help:

🔹Benzoyl peroxide (2.5–5%): May reduce odour-causing bacteria. Use briefly, rinse well, and start a few times weekly. It may irritate skin and bleach fabrics.

🔹Glycolic acid: May help exfoliate, but evidence for odour control is limited. Start low and slowly; avoid after shaving or waxing.

🔹Hypochlorous acid (HOCl): May reduce surface bacteria. Use a skin-formulated product as directed; avoid eyes and inhalation.

Same can be used on the Mons P***s to control sweat odor, but not any lower please😉

Also wash odor-prone areas daily, change sweaty clothes promptly, wear breathable fabrics, wash workout gear, and consider an antiperspirant.

Don’t overuse these products—irritation can worsen skin problems. Seek medical advice if odor is sudden, persistent, or accompanied by other symptoms.

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02/10/2026

HRT isn’t “set and forget”!

Starting HRT is just the beginning. Your symptoms, health needs and treatment response can change over time — which is why ongoing review is important.

At your HRT review, we can discuss:

🦋Are your menopausal symptoms improving?
🦋Is your dose and route of HRT right for you?
🦋Are you experiencing any side effects?
🦋How are you sleeping, feeling and functioning?
🦋Are you having any unexpected bleeding?
🦋Are your breasts and other health risks being appropriately monitored?
🦋Do you still need or want HRT?



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21/09/2026

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Been hard at work

Whose idea was it to study again at this age?

Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine earned with a Distinction 🤩

Kaizen
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13/08/2026

I tested positive for HPV, what does this mean for my partner and our relationship?

There is usually no routine HPV test recommended for male partners.
🦠Most HPV infections clear naturally through the immune system.
🦠Partners may already share HPV, even if only one person tests positive.
🦠Condoms can reduce transmission but do not provide complete protection because HPV can infect areas not covered by a condom.

🩺The most important thing is to continue your recommended cervical screening and follow-up.

⚕️An HPV diagnosis is a health issue—not proof of infidelity.


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13/08/2026

A positive HPV test does not mean your partner has cheated on you.

HPV is extremely common, and it can:

* Be acquired years or even decades before it is detected.
* Remain dormant or at very low levels and then become detectable later.
* Be present in either partner without either person knowing.
* Be transmitted through sexual contact, but a positive result cannot tell you when it was acquired or from whom.

So, even if you have been in a mutually monogamous relationship for many years, a newly positive HPV test does not prove recent sexual contact with someone else.

HPV is common. HPV is manageable. And an HPV diagnosis should not automatically lead to blame or suspicion.

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08/08/2026

Testosterone: Is it the missing piece of your HRT?
When people think about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), they usually think of estrogen and progesterone. But for some women, testosterone may also play an important role.
Although women produce much less testosterone than men, it is an important hormone that contributes to:�✨ Sexual desire (libido)�✨ Sexual arousal and orgasm�✨ Energy levels�✨ Motivation and wellbeing�✨ Maintenance of muscle mass and strength
After menopause, testosterone levels gradually decline, and some women continue to experience low sexual desire even after their estrogen has been optimised.
Current evidence supports the use of testosterone in carefully selected postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) after other possible causes have been assessed.

If prescribed, testosterone should be:�✔️ Used at the correct female dose�✔️ Monitored regularly�✔️ Reviewed by a healthcare professional experienced in menopause care
Every woman’s menopause journey is unique. The right HRT plan should be tailored to your symptoms and individual needs.
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25/06/2026

Topical estrogen cream

Estrogen cream can be used in the tissues of the v***a, the l***a minora, c***o***, and urethral opening to restore moisture elasticity, function and appearance of these tissues that change with aging.

Topical estrogen works directly on these tissues to restore moisture, improve elasticity, increase blood flow, and support the natural health of the v***a and va**na.

There is minimal to no systemic absorption so it is safe for everyone.

**nalestrogen


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24/06/2026

Vaginal Estrogen

Vaginal estrogen is a safe and effective treatment for symptoms caused by low estrogen levels in and around the va**na and bladder.

It can help with:
🔹Vaginal dryness
🔹Burning and irritation
🔹Pain during in*******se
🔹Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
🔹Urinary urgency and frequency

Unlike systemic hormone therapy, va**nal estrogen works mainly where it is applied, using very low doses of estrogen to restore the health of va**nal tissues.

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23/06/2026

Body-Identical HRT: What Does It Mean?

Body-identical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) contains hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by a woman’s body. Most commonly, this includes estradiol and micronized progesterone.

Many women choose body-identical HRT for the management of menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and va**nal dryness. It can also help protect bone health and improve overall quality of life.


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09/06/2026

💕The “Window of Opportunity” for HRT 💕

Did you know there’s a best time to start hormone replacement therapy?

The “window of opportunity” refers to starting HRT:
➡️ Before age 60
➡️ Or within 10 years of menopause

Why does timing matter?

Starting HRT within this window may:
🔹reduced all cause mortality
🔹Help protect bone health
🔹heart health protection
🔹reduced risk of diabetes
🔹reduced risk of dementia

HRT is not one-size-fits-all — timing, symptoms, and individual risk factors all matter.


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