Dr. Louise Newson

Dr Louise Newson is a GP, hormone specialist, Founder of Newson Clinic, Dr Louise Newson podcast and the Balance app. Dr Newson is a highly respected voice in women's health, with years of clinical experience specialising in women’s hormones. Through her clinical and educational work, as well as her research contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications, she has empowered a generation of women to have a greater understanding, choice and control over their hormone treatment, bodies and mind. A passionate advocate for education and better training for healthcare professionals, she has played a key role in changing international conversations around menopause and hormone treatments. Louise studied Medicine and Pathology at The University of Manchester and pursued a career in hospital medicine before moving to specialise in General Practice and medical writing. She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the Royal College of GPs, Visiting Fellow at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge University and has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Health from Bradford University. Louise has developed an education programme about women’s hormones for healthcare professionals. She works with a range of organisations to widen access to menopause and hormone health care, and collaborates with charities and professional bodies to raise awareness about hormones. Louise has worked in the media as an expert commentator on women’s hormone health.

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