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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 16h

It was wonderful to participate in the UCLH Festival of Excellence on Wednesday. This is an annual collaborative event hosted by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As part of the Bloomsbury Festival, here is ‘Picturing our Menopause’ a unique exhibition from Elizabeth Dalziel which brings to life varied personal stories, portraits and perspectives on menopause. Thank you Elizabeth and Diane for the opportunity to be a small part of this story!

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It’s time for yet another webinar! Join us in the evening today at 6:30 pm for a free webinar on - ‘Hormone Replacement Therapy - what are the different options and what do the current guidelines recommend?’. To join us - click www.tickettailor.com/events/rdpi/...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Do take part in or share this research 🙏🏻 from My Menopause Brain (UCL). Every experience of menopause is unique and each bit of research adds valuable data to advance our understanding of the transition! Just visit the website at UCL brain 🧠 sciences or click - www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) online event focuses on crucial topics in female reproductive endocrinology across the life course. rcog.eventsair.com/female-repro...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Here is a paper on a unique menopause economics 💰 model developed by Dr Gayathri Delanerolle and colleagues. journals.lww.com/menopausejou...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is a very useful review from Blanca Gil-Ibáñez et al. which summarises current evidence and international guideline recommendations to provide a practical framework for menopause management in gynaecological cancer survivors, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42660774/

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It was a lovely meeting to attend last year. This year we welcome you to join us again at the ‘South London Menopause Meeting 2026’. To register - go to eventbrite.co.uk or www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-lond... Thank you Prof Bassel Wattar for putting the event together.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

World Pharmacists Day is celebrated every year on 25th September to honor the work of pharmacists and pharmacy teams in improving global health. A bit thank you 🙏🏻 to so many wonderful pharmacists who go above and beyond to help patients in our clinics 👏 www.fip.org/world-pharma...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A very useful and comprehensive joint FIGO-WHF (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics and World Heart Federation) position paper which highlights that menopause should be considered a ‘window of opportunity’ for comprehensive individual cardiovascular risk profile evaluation.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A big thank you to Cara Lee and the Daily Mail for the opportunity to contribute to this piece on Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). www.dailymail.com/health/artic...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A big thank you to Kawsar Al Dahaby, Senior Gynaecology Nurse at UCLH and Women’s Health MSc student at UCL for all the amazing hard work in producing an up to date patient information leaflet on ‘Understanding Menopause’ for our menopause clinic.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Here is a very useful scientific statement on - ‘Women’s Kidney Health in Focus’ from the American Heart Association underscoring sex-specific differences related to chronic kidney disease.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Yesterday was tiring, But incredibly satisfying! The little one and me enjoyed being part of a sea of orange in Gravesend (1700 walkers) and walking for over 8 Km over 2 hours through the town. Amazing experience and lovely community spirit at the annual Ellenor Twilight walk🚶. www.ellenor.org

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It was a very special moment today. I joined the late effects of cancer service in RMU at UCLH thirteen years ago. I was lucky to have Prof Melanie Davies and Prof Gerard Conway as mentors - they were the best I could have.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This rheumatoid arthritis Awareness Week (14-18 September), the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) are asking for your help to make sure more people recognise the signs of rheumatoid arthritis and know where to turn for support. nras.org.uk/event/ra-awa...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This is our systematic review which looked at the global prevalence of vasomotor symptoms in the menopause transition. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Well done to Dr Shahara Aziz Bari, Prof Aimee Spector and team for yet another research publication in this area!

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our mission at the MREF (Menopause Research Education Fund) is to provide education on menopause management to healthcare professionals which is easy to access at their convenience, evidence based and affordable. Our next CPD-accredited online learning course is for Pharmacists on 19th November.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Wishing everyone celebrating a Very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 🙏🏻

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Join us on the Clinical Conundrums session coming Wednesday!  This interactive session is where we discuss complex menopause clinical cases & revisit the recent evidence-based guidance. Thank you Nigel Denby, Ellie and Rowena Kivell at Harley Street at Home. www.harleystathome.com/healthcare-p...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A sincere heartfelt thank you to all of you who generously donated and supported our fundraising for ‘Menopause and Cancer’ for ‘Thames Bridges Trek’ today.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This year, we are calling for change on the World Menopause and Cancer Awareness Day. menopauseandcancer.org/events/ #WorldMenopauseandCancerAwarenessDay

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you Kathryn Colas Academy - Menopause Training for the opportunity to participate in this discussion on barriers to providing access to high quality menopause care to everyone who needs it and what can we do to keep improving access to care & education. kathryncolasacademy.com/home/f/why-m...

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Why Menopause Care Still Feels Disjointed

A conversation between Kathryn Colas, Dr Vikram Talaulikar and Dr Asha Ashokan.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Balance exercises primarily protect bones by preventing the falls that cause dangerous fractures, while also strengthening the stabilising muscles that support the skeletal system. To learn balance exercises and safe movements, you can check the guidance provided by the Royal Osteoporosis Society.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Please join us on the day by clicking the link or search menopause events on the RCGP website to register - engage.rcgp.org.uk/event/a2kWS0... Thank you Prof Aimee Spector and Dr Alba Soares Pereira for putting this together 🙏🏻.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Fundraise for Menopause and Cancer CIC (not-for-profit): Join us on 12th September for the Thames Bridges Trek Ultra Challenge menopauseandcancer.org/thames-bridg... If you would like to donate - fundraiseformenopauseandcancer.raiselysite.com/vikram-talau... Or use the QR code

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

A lovely visual treat from the Gravesend Art Group showcasing the work of its members at their Annual Exhibition 2026 at the 🎨 St George's Arts Centre, Gravesend. We voted for our favourite three works 🖼️, did you? @graveshambc.bsky.social

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Musculoskeletal symptoms involving muscles, bones and joints affect 40-60% during menopause transition and beyond. There is a significant overlap between such symptoms and several rheumatological conditions.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Worldwide, the incidence of cancer in adolescent and young adults (AYA, 18 to 39 years) has been increasing over time. The survival rates for young adult cancer survivors have seen significant improvement, largely attributed to advances in early diagnosis, treatment protocols & specialised care.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thank you Kiran Singh at The Sattva Collective for the opportunity to share my thoughts about menopause experiences in different healthcare and cultural settings and how we can do better to support those who need help during menopause transition. www.thesattvacollective.org/p/interview-...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A useful systematic review of literature from Cai et al. on psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and the impact of sex hormones on these closely related inflammatory diseases with marked sex differences. The authors included a total of 72 studies. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Every 2-3 months, we at Menopause Research Education Fund (MREF) try to pick 5-6 articles based on latest research into hormones and women’s health and describe the methodology, conclusions and study strengths and limitations. Link - www.youtube.com/live/xx6W_7q...

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The Science Wrap: all the latest in menopause research with Vikram Talaulikar

YouTube video by Menopause Research & Education Fund

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A thought provoking article from Grisela Prengaa and Taulant Muka - ‘Are we teaching yesterday's medicine? Rethinking women's health education’ www.maturitas.org/article/S037...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

What a wonderful two weeks of summer holiday camps it has been at Blueprint Arts at Gravesend! 🎨✨ A very special thank you to Laura, Ella, Olga, Fynn and Chloe for all your hard work, encouragement, patience and for making the camp such a special experience. ❤️

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Every woman’s menopause journey is unique. When it comes to menopause and cancer - choices can be difficult and individualisation becomes ever more important.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We are seeing an increasing amount of research focussed on oestrogens and cognition. Every study adds to our understanding. Here is a large observational UK Biobank study from Squires et al. exploring association between Hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk among postmenopausal women.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It was so wonderful to visit Gad's Hill Place, the former home of Charles Dickens with a Dickens Trust Guide. It was lovely to visit the ground floor of the house, stroll in the garden and enjoy tea ☕️ and biscuits in the conservatory. Thank you for the opportunity 🙏🏻, Visit Gravesham

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We are conducting a survey to better understand the information and advice patients receive when starting a GLP-1 weight-loss medication while already taking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopause. Please take part if you can or share with those who may be interested 🙏🏻

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

There is so much talk about menopause, hormone changes, lifestyle, cognitive health and risk of dementia. Every few weeks, research studies are published which add a little bit to the existing knowledge. How much do we know at present? Join us on the day - engage.rcgp.org.uk/event/a2kWS0...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The latest issue of the New Scientist focusses on ADHD and hormones. It explores the connections between hormone changes at times of hormone fluctuations such as perimenopause/menopause and ADHD symptoms/experiences.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Challenge completed!! Over 31 miles for the summer challenge in support of Birmingham Children's Hospital and Charity ❤️ Three miles today and Varda crossed her target of 31 miles and money before 31 days and we will continue to do at least one mile every day in August.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Here is an observational real-world cohort study from Ting-Fang Lu et al. looking at long-term systemic outcomes of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy by age at menopause. Link to the paper and detailed results - academic.oup.com/hropen/artic...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

University College London (UCL) is celebrating its bicentenary throughout 2026, marking 200 years since its founding on February 11, 1826, as London's first university. www.ucl.ac.uk/about/ucls-b... www.topuniversities.com/world-univer...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Here is a study on Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT/HRT), genetic risk for Alzheimer's, and cognition from Emily Budden and researchers from Centre for Dementia Studies at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Brighton & Sussex Medical School. universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This year’s world menopause day (18th October) theme from the International Menopause Society is ‘Chronic pain at Midlife’. www.imsociety.org/education/wo...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Thank you ASCAT 2026 for the invite to talk on Fertility, Ovarian Reserve Assessment, and Reproductive Options in women with thalassaemia. ascatconferences.com

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

It was Naag Panchami on Monday - a festival in India where serpent deities are worshiped seeking their blessings 🙏. The festival reflects a broader respect for nature and its creatures, particularly snakes 🐍, which are believed to play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance.

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A wonderful paper from Riley Bove & Ruth Dobson on - ‘Menopause and neurological disorders: a roadmap for research’. A big thank you to the authors for such a comprehensive document. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Thank you, Katie Day and Sophie Standing for this simple, concise, easy-to-read, beautifully illustrated and evidence based book 📕 that explains menopause transition. www.amazon.co.uk/Menopause-Re...

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Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @vikramsinait.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The past 4 weeks have been full of exciting astronomical events and anniversaries. July 20th this year was the 57th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing and is recognised as International Moon Day.

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