Welcome to our latest e-newsletter!This season's update covers a range of topics, including the many ways nutrition can help to reduce the symptoms of perimenopause; our ovulation tracking services; gynaecologist Ben Sharp's work at the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre; and we proudly announce our new sponsorship of the Women’s Centre in Christchurch. Mid-life not the time for quick-fix dietsOxford Women’s Health dietitian Sara Widdowson discusses below how nutrition can help to combat the effects of perimenopause. This information was published as part of a recent article in Style Magazine.Does someone in their 40s need to start making changes to their nutrition now in preparation for perimenopause? Do you think food helps to reduce the symptoms of perimenopause?
Dietitian Sara Widdowson PHOTO / Hannah Bird Photography Magnesium can be useful in reducing symptoms. It is found in dairy, wholegrains, oats and dark leafy greens. Taurine-containing foods can be beneficial, including darker meats (chicken legs rather than breasts), eggs, dairy, fish and shellfish. Some women find Vitamin E (in avocados and plant-based margarine), and phyto- oestrogens (in lentils and tofu), helpful in reducing symptoms. Will small changes to a person’s diet make a difference, or do you suggest women completely change their nutrition?
Supporting the Women’s CentreOxford Women’s Health is delighted to announce it is now a proud sponsor of the Women’s Centre in Christchurch.
Oxford Women’s Health General Manager Catherine France (centre, right) received flowers from Women’s Centre Board Member Toni Lubbers (left), Counsellor Coordinator Michelle Bland and Women’s Centre Board Member Alison Mackie to mark the sponsorship announcement. Ovulation tracking improves chances of pregnancyOxford Women’s Health will continue to provide an ovulation tracking service following the closure of Genea Oxford Fertility. We appreciate there is ongoing demand for monitored ovulation tracking from our highly experienced team.Natural Ovulation Tracking
Medicated Ovulation Tracking Oxford Women’s Health services available from WanakaSince mid-August, gynaecologist Ben Sharp has been travelling regularly to the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre, continuing Oxford Women’s Health long-term presence in Wanaka. To make an appointment to see Ben, please contact Oxford Women’s Health on 03 379 0555.
Gynaecologist and obstetrician Ben Sharp Fertility consultations continueWhile Genea Oxford Fertility closed at the end of October, its Medical Director Dr Pete Benny will continue to hold fertility consultations at Oxford Women’s Health. Clinical Director Dr Pete Benny Thank you for the many expressions of support we received after announcing the closure of Genea Oxford Fertility. It has been a distressing time for the Genea Oxford Fertility team who were absolutely dedicated to their patients and the service they provided.
Farewell to Chris SpencerAfter three years of being part of the Oxford Women’s Health team, Chris Spencer is leaving to pursue other opportunities. He is no longer taking new patients and will finish with us in January 2021.
Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Chris Spencer |