Month: August 2026

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...

Presentation Overview This presentation will go through the menopausal hormone therapy products available in Australia and New Zealand, outlining ways to use the products, the available strengths and approximate costs, and suggested reasons to use individual products.

Presentation Overview Osteoporosis is a major contributor to morbidity in postmenopausal women, and treatment has historically been aimed at fracture risk reduction.  Prevention of bone loss in the perimenopause or early postmenopause using menopause hormone therapy treatment should be a...

Presentation Overview Approximately 0.9% of Australians are trans or gender diverse, and the first generation to use long-term gender-affirming hormone therapy is now reaching an age at which menopause clinicians will see them. Yet there is still no trans-specific definition...

Presentation Overview Vulvovaginal symptoms in menopausal patients may arise from GSM, but it’s essential to assess for a genital skin condition before prescribing topical estrogen. Using a case-based approach, this talk begins with lichen sclerosus as the most common and...

Abstract 1 A/Prof Talat Uppal Midlife and Menopausal Bleeding: When Should We Worry and What Investigations Are Needed? Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) during the midlife and menopausal transition is a common yet clinically challenging presentation, balancing high prevalence with the...

Presentation Overview In our desire to be evidence-based in our approach to menopause management we sometimes forget just how limited even excellent menopausal studies can be in their recruitment processes. The reality is that the overwhelming majority of menopausal research...

Presentation Overview Menopause is definitely having a moment right now. And while it is great to see more open discussion of menopausal symptoms and issues there is no doubt that this has provided an opportunity ripe for exploitation. Access to...

Presentation Overview There are few topics in menopause medicine which are as polarising as the role of testosterone therapy in contemporary menopause management. Our four speakers in this debate will examine both the current evidence and the controversy- with a...

Presentation Overview The presentation will cover: Diagnosis of vulval lichen sclerosus Differential diagnosis, including lichen planus Emerging therapies Long-term management and treatment regimens Disease overview and patient management Mental health considerations Impact on personal relationships Patient support resources Dr Tevi...