Gabby Logan Discusses Impact of Menopause on Career and Personal Life

Gabby Logan, a prominent figure in sports broadcasting, has recently opened up about her experiences with menopause and its impact on her career. At 51, Logan discussed how menopause sparked concerns about potentially forgetting names, which could negatively affect her professional life. She shared her experiences during an upcoming appearance on ‘The One Show‘ as she prepares to host the Women's World Cup draw.

Speaking candidly, Logan revealed her struggles with brain fog, noting that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had been crucial in improving her condition. She also engages in regular brain exercises to help mitigate these memory issues. “Feeling slightly unsure about things was such an unfamiliar feeling,” Logan stated. “I thought, ‘Oh, God, am I going to keep doing my job if I can’t recall somebody’s name?'”

Logan, married to Kenny Logan, also opened up about her experience with in vitro fertilization (IVF), which led to the birth of their twins in 2005. During a discussion on the ‘Happy Mum Happy Baby‘ podcast, she reflected on her desire to have more children. The couple’s twins, Reuben and Lois, have both become involved in sports, with Reuben pursuing a career in rugby, and Lois excelling in showjumping and running.

Apart from her professional challenges, Logan addressed personal issues stemming from menopause, including its effects on her sex life. She admitted that intimacy with her husband had become “like a chore,” but HRT helped reignite her libido. “My libido came back within about a week, and our sex life was back on track,” she disclosed.

Logan recalled how she first became aware of her perimenopausal symptoms at the age of 47 but initially dismissed them. It wasn’t until hosting a podcast in 2020 with broadcaster Mariella Frostrup that Logan recognized these symptoms, including anxiety, impatience, loss of temper, and brain fog, also notably affecting her sex drive.

Her journey through menopause coincides with dealing with empty-nest syndrome as her twins have left for university. To manage, Logan has taken up hobbies like cold water swimming, which she reports helps relieve menopause symptoms.

Gabby Logan’s openness about her experiences provides insight into the challenges and adaptations faced by many women undergoing menopause, offering valuable awareness and support to others in similar situations.