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Professor Rodney Baber AM Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney The principal indication for prescribing menopausal hormone therapy is to alleviate bothersome menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS). MHT is a highly effective...

Rickard, Mary Sydney Breast Clinic Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in Australian women and is a disease of increasing age, with an approximate median incidence age of 61 years. The BreastScreen program, a mammography only screening program targeting women...

Melehan, Kerri Accredited Clinical Physiologist (Sleep) Sleep, together with diet and exercise, is considered the third pillar of good health. The many functions of sleep are becoming more apparent due to findings of on-going research. These include aspects of hormone...

Commercial Symposia Hosted by Besins Healthcare Allie Pepper How treating menopause symptoms changed Allie Peppers life. Allie is a mountaineer who specialises in climbing on the world’s highest peaks above 8000m. When menopause hit her, she thought her career was...

Professor Belinda Beck FACSM, FESSA, FASMF School of Health Sciences and Social Work Bone and muscle strength decline with age. Whether or not the process is purely an age-related phenomenon, or a manifestation of the reduction in mechanical loading across...

Dr Susannah O’Sullivan FRACP, PhD Endocrinologist, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland, New Zealand Osteoporosis and fracture can be a major health problem for women in later post-menopausal life.  Younger post-menopausal women are generally considered to be at low risk of developing...

Oakley, Amanda Te Whatu Ora Waikato Women commonly present with vulval skin diseases and conditions at menopause due to intermittent or persistent itch, pain, dyspareunia, a rash, or a lesion of concern. The history should explore previous skin diseases, incontinence,...

McEwan, John The application of Sports Psychology Tools and Techniques to empower women as they deal with adjusting to hormonal fluctuations through menopause’s challenges, making it easier for them to defeat passivity with its health and addictive dangers. He draws...

Vadlamudi, Lata Senior Staff Specialist Neurology, Metro North Clinician Research Fellow Neuroscience Theme Leader UQCCR University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR) Epilepsy affects 1 in 10 people during their lifetime and is characterized by seizures. Seizures are the...

Panay, Nick Consultant Gynaecologist: Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital   Professor of Practice: Imperial College London Many women experience mild physical and emotional PMS symptoms which are not particularly troublesome. However, when severe these symptoms can lead to a breakdown...