40+ Years of Women's Health Wisdom: Dr. Nitu Bajekal Breaks Down HRT, Hormones & Plant Medicine

On this episode of Meet the Vegans, Sarah sits down with Dr. Nitu Bajekal Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist — for a joyful, deeply insightful conversation on women’s health that’s relevant for everyone.She explains:

• The challenges women face
• Your rights as a patient
• The truth about perimenopause, menopause, and mental health
• HRT: facts and myths
• What the “male menopause” really means
• PCOS and insights from her book Living PCOS Free
• Why soy is powerful (and misunderstood) in a plant-based diet
• How to prepare for hormonal changes with confidence

Dr. Bajekal also shares personal stories, book and doc recommendations, and her favourite comfort food — vegan Kichiri.Dr. Nitu Bajekal is a Senior Consultant OB-GYN with 40+ years of experience and a leading voice in women’s health and plant-based nutrition. She’s the author of Finding Me in Menopause and co-author of Living PCOS Free, dedicated to empowering people with clear, evidence-based health information.Host Sarah Bentley is a food justice activist, writer, and founder of Made In Hackney, the UK’s first fully vegan community cookery school.Follow Dr. Nitu:
Instagram: @drnitubajekal
Website: nitubajekal.com