Dr Louise Newson - Maybe it’s Menopause

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<p>Menopause, or THE Menopause according to our guest lecturer Dr Louise Newson, affects every woman at some point in her life. That&rsquo;s 51% of the entire world! And even if you&rsquo;re not a woman, chances are you know a few of them. <br><br>Either way, the menopause IS coming. And you better be ready.<br><br>Dr Louise Newson is a GP and Menopause specialist who is campaigning for better menopause care for all women. But despite her specialisation and regular lecturing on the subject, even she didn&rsquo;t pick up on the signs when her own menopause kicked in and convinced her she hated her own husband!<br>This episode isn&rsquo;t just everything you need to know about your own menopause, this is everything you need to know about your wife&rsquo;s/mother&rsquo;s/daughter&rsquo;s/sister&rsquo;s/friend&rsquo;s/colleague&rsquo;s menopause.<br><br></p> <p>To learn more about Louise, her work and to access more information on the menopause and peri-menopause, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/49rgqJH">https://bit.ly/49rgqJH</a></p> <p>To download Louise's Balance app, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOhpWS">https://bit.ly/3FOhpWS</a></p> <p>To learn more and purchase Dr Louise's books, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3ueOQ2p">https://bit.ly/3ueOQ2p</a></p> <p>For Australian support, information &amp; research, visit the below websites:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>WellFemme </strong>is a Telehealth menopause clinic, providing evidence-based menopause information and treatment in collaboration with your GP: <a href="https://bit.ly/3FYcAdn">https://bit.ly/3FYcAdn</a></li> <li><strong>Menopause Friendly</strong> provides information and practical resources to support staff experiencing menopausal symptoms at work and helps managers and HR professionals understand how they can provide the right support to their workforce: <a href="https://bit.ly/49rgx85">https://bit.ly/49rgx85</a></li> <li><strong>VITAL</strong> is an innovative research project that women can take part in to map the experience of Australian women around peri/menopause. It operates as a registry that collects data via a questionnaire. This data could determine how best to support the population and the research is run by Assoc Prof Erin Morton at Flinders University: <a href="https://bit.ly/3QQydTl">https://bit.ly/3QQydTl</a></li> </ul> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see your doctor, a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>