Dr Louise Newson studied medicine and pathology at The University of Manchester and graduated with First Class BSc (Hons) in Pathology in 1992 and MBChB with Honours in 1994. She pursued a career in hospital medicine before moving to specialise in General Practice and medical writing.
Medical career and the Newson Health Group
She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians (1998) and qualified as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners with Distinction in 2000 (MRCGP) and was subsequently made a Fellow in 2016 (FRCGP). She is a Visiting Fellow at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge University.
In 2018 she founded the Newson Health Group, which provides evidence-based care, treatment and support for women during the perimenopause and menopause.
The Newson Health Group funds cutting-edge menopause research and creates clinical-led education programmes for healthcare professionals. It provides free menopause resources and support to millions of people around the world, empowering and enabling women to have choice and control over their perimenopause and menopause treatment.
Books and academic work by Dr Louise Newson
Described as the ‘medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution’, Dr Louise Newson is a No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author.
In addition to her books, she has been a writer and editor for numerous medical journals including GP (magazine) (2000-2018) and was women’s health editor for British Journal of Family Medicine (2013-2018).
She has written and contributed to many academic papers and abstracts and has written numerous articles and courses to educate and upskill healthcare professionals, including the Royal College of General Practitioners’ Essential Knowledge Updates and the RCGP’s e-learning for Healthcare modules.
Dr Louise Newson works regularly with a range of organisations to provide advice regarding menopause in the workplace, collaborates with charities and professional bodies to raise awareness of the needs of menopausal women, and has made numerous appearances on radio and television.
The menopause support app
Louise created balance to make menopause support inclusive and accessible to everyone, globally.
The app provides medical evidence-based information on perimenopause and menopause, and the ability to track symptoms, mood, alcohol consumption, sleep and more to allow people to become better informed and more prepared during this time of their lives.
Where have I seen
Dr Louise Newson before?
Dr Louise Newson raises awareness of the menopause via frequent interviews and opinion pieces in national newspapers and magazines, and via her regular appearances on ITV’s This Morning.
Dr Louise Newson raises awareness of the menopause via frequent interviews and opinion pieces in national newspapers and magazines, and via her regular appearances on ITV’s This Morning.
Other broadcast appearances include ITV’s Lorraine, BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and the 2021 documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause. She is also a regular guest on podcasts and Instagram Lives for well-known figures including the Body Coach Joe Wicks.
Other broadcast appearances include ITV’s Lorraine, BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and the 2021 documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause. She is also a regular guest on podcasts and Instagram Lives for well-known figures including the Body Coach Joe Wicks.
Other broadcast appearances include ITV’s Lorraine, BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and the 2021 documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause. She is also a regular guest on podcasts and Instagram Lives for well-known figures including the Body Coach Joe Wicks.
What people say
Holly Willoughby, Television presenter
Louise is a voice you can really trust. I’ve learnt so much from her and now you can too
Lorraine Kelly, Television presenter
Dr Louise is a miracle worker
Lorraine Candy, Journalist ― The Sunday Times
The medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution
Tim Spector – Scientific co-founder at ZOE
One of the few top UK experts on the menopause who has helped hundreds of thousands of women through her clinic, app and websites. This book should help many more
Joe Wicks - Fitness coach
Louise Newson is wonderful… a real expert in her field
