Presentation Overview
This session will explore the impact of vasomotor symptoms and sleep disturbance in menopause, and introduce elinzanetant as a first dual-action NK1 and NK3 receptor antagonist. The session will review evidence from the phase 3 OASIS programme, including efficacy and safety data relating to the reduction of hot flushes and improvements in sleep outcomes. It will also cover the current TGA label for elinzanetant, including practical information on dosing and safety, including discussion of clinical implications for supporting women experiencing disruptive menopausal symptoms.
Presenters
 Dr James BrownGynaecologist & Clinical Co-Lead, South-West Specialist Menopause Service; Senior Lecturer, Western Sydney University Dr James Brown is a gynaecologist and clinical co-lead of the South-West Specialist Menopause Service, providing clinical support to GP specialists through Australia’s first 100% virtual menopause hub. He also provides menopause, IVF and general gynaecology services through WHRIA in the Sydney CBD. Currently, he is completing his PhD in Health Economics through the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation (CHERE) at the University of Technology Sydney and is employed as a Senior Lecturer with Western Sydney University. |
 Dr Sneha WarhwaniAustralian General Practitioner | Women’s Health | Medical Education National Clinical Director and Co-founder, Evoca Women’s Health Clinics Dr Sneha Wadhwani is a prominent Australian General Practitioner specialising in women’s health, sexual and reproductive healthcare, and medical education. With extensive experience across hospital and primary care settings, Dr Wadhwani is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care that supports people through every stage of life. Dr Wadhwani currently serves as National Clinical Director at Evoca Women’s Health Clinics, which Dr Wadhwani co-founded in 2022 to provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare across all stages of life. Dr Wadhwani holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), together with diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Family Planning, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education. Dr Wadhwani is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), following 10 years of membership with the Royal College of General Practitioners in the United Kingdom. Dr Wadhwani’s professional expertise spans women’s health, child health, sexual and reproductive healthcare, medical education, and data analysis, bringing together clinical practice, education, and healthcare leadership to help improve patient care and broader health outcomes. |