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Joined by Laura Riccardi, Sexual and Reproductive Health Lead at Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), today’s episode starts our deep dive into the often overlooked, but important life stages of perimenopause and menopause.
From surprising symptoms to the impacts on a person’s health, wellbeing, work and relationships, perimenopause and menopause can look different for everyone and can be a confusing time, especially for those already living with a chronic health or a mental health condition. This episode will explore the 101 of perimenopause and menopause and where someone can go for affirming guidance and support
Tune in to this episode and the rest of the season to find out more and to feel empowered about your own health and wellbeing.
Host and guests
- Connect - https://www.moira.org.au/connect/
- Women’s Health in the South East - https://whise.org.au/
Key websites
- Australasian Menopause Society - https://www.menopause.org.au/
- Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
Laura’s recommendations
- ‘The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence’ by Lisa Mosconi, PhD
- ‘It's The Menopause’ by Kaz Cooke
- ‘Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause’ by Dr Louise Newson
- The Dr Louise Newson Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dr-louise-newson-podcast/id14596
- The Lancet series on menopause - https://www.thelancet.com/series/menopause-2024
- Health Direct - https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/guide-to-menopause
Gender-affirming services and resources
- Thorne Harbour Health - https://thorneharbour.org/services/
- Trans Hub - https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/
Trackers and score cards
- Australasian Menopause Society Symptom Score Card - https://hub.menopause.org.au/Play?pId=889f06fe-8b48-4140-9cac-a828400d7ea8
- Jean Hailes perimenopause and menopause checklist - https://jeanhailes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checklist_TGD.pdf
- Balance app by Dr Louise Newson - https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/
- HER Centre Australia MENO-D (depression in menopause) tracker – https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/3793488/2024_MENO-D.pdf
