Dr Stella Milsom Department of Reproductive Medicine at National Women’s Hospital In general, hormone therapy (MHT) is first line pharmacological management for women with significant menopausal symptoms. There are relatively few contraindications to MHT when compared with synthetic hormones. However,...
- July 26, 2023
Dr Samantha Newman1,2,3 1FemaleGP, Napier, New Zealand 2Honorary Lecturer, University of Auckland, New Zealand 3Adjunct Associate Researcher, University of Monash, Australia Case Study: Exploring the experience of perimenopause for a wāhine Māori through a culturally safe lens Aim: This case...
- July 17, 2023
Dr Kirsty Fisher1, Dr Melissa Tanner2,3 1Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, , Australia 2Keogh Institute For Medical Research, Nedlands, Australia 3PathWest Laboratory QEII, Nedlands, Australia A 46-year-old female was referred with a 2-year history of weight gain, irregular menstruation and progressive...
- July 17, 2023
Ms Celine Camon1, Dr Jenny Clarkson1, Dr Caroline Decourt1, Professor Katalin Prokai-Tatrai2, Prof Rebecca Campbell1, Dr Mike Garratt1 1Centre for Neuroendocrinology, University Of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand 2University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, USA Hormone replacement therapy...
- July 17, 2023
Ms Sandra Villella1 1Jean Hailes For Women’s Health, East Melbourne, Australia Changes in cognitive function are commonly reported during the menopausal transition, and impact quality of life. Concern is often expressed about whether these changes may be signs of more...
- July 17, 2023
Dr Linda Dear1 1Menodoctor, New Zealand AIMS To gain insight into the impact of menopause and perimenopause symptoms in the New Zealand workplace. METHODS An online survey was conducted between October 2022 and March 2023 to investigate the menopause experience...
- July 17, 2023
A/Prof. Erin Morton1, Dr Kelly Teagle2, Dr Linda Dear3, Dr Emma Rees4, Johanna Wicks, Naomi Reeves, Dr Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza1, Katie Harris5, Dr Liz Buckley1, A/Prof Murthy Mittinty1, Gillian Mason6, Janey Barrow1, Dr Laura Edney1 1Flinders University, Bedford...
- July 17, 2023
Dr Kirsty Fisher1, Dr Meg Henze1 1Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Australia A 59-year-old post-menopausal female was referred with a 3-year history of weight gain and progressive virilisation. Initial serum testosterone was 4.4 nmol/L (<2) with increased androstenedione, mildly increased 17-hydroxy-progesterone...
- July 17, 2023
Prof. Kylie O’Brien1,2 1NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, Australia, 2Torrens University, Adelaide, Australia Cannabis sativa has had a long history of use in many cultures throughout the world, including for women’s health problems. An ancient Chinese medicine...
- July 17, 2023
Ms Jacinta Grima1 1Private Practice, Australia The perimenopause and menopause are largely misunderstood in terms of symptoms that can arise. Greater awareness of the biological changes and wider psychosocial issues for woman juggling multiple demands at this time of biological...
- July 17, 2023