What happens when menopause meets chronic kidney disease?
How do you know if it’s your hormones, your kidneys or your medication talking?
And what options are actually on the table if you’re living with CKD, on dialysis or post-transplant?
In this special listener-led edition of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast (in partnership with Kidney Care UK), host Dee Moore is joined again by menopause specialist Dr Vikram to answer questions sent directly from the Kidney Warrior community.
Together they unpack real-life concerns about:
•Navigating menopause symptoms alongside CKD, dialysis or transplant
•When HRT may or may not be suitable if you have kidney or liver disease
•Non-hormonal options for hot flushes, night sweats, mood and sleep
•Period changes on haemodialysis and after transplant
•Bone health, osteoporosis risk and steroids
•Fibroids, endometriosis, early menopause and hysterectomy in the context of CKD
•How to advocate for yourself with your GP, renal team and menopause services
You’ll also hear a powerful call from Dr Vikram for better research that truly includes women with CKD, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds – and why your story and participation matter.
🔔 Please note: This episode is for education and information only and does not replace medical advice. Always speak to your GP, renal team or menopause specialist about your own situation.
🎥 Watch the visual version on YouTube
This episode is also available as a filmed visual and audio conversation on YouTube.
Search “Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast Episode 148” on YouTube to watch.
🎧 Continue the conversation
For the first part of this topic, listen to Episode 142 – “Breaking the Silence: Menopause and CKD.”
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