How can I get help for Perimenopause and Menopause?.

Below you will find some great resources to help you along on your perimenopause and menopause journey.

Medical:

General information regarding all things medical and menopause:

Australasian Menopause Society - a comprehensive website with heaps of information and fact sheets - https://menopause.org.au

Jean Hailes - a comprehensive website with heaps of information and fact sheets - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/

Wellfemme (Dr Kelly Teagle) - on-line menopause GP clinic with alot of resources - https://wellfemme.com.au/

Balance Menopause (Dr Louise Newson) - has a huge library with information, blog and podcast as well as an app you can download and track symptoms - https://www.balance-menopause.com/

NSW Health - information on where to locate local menopause services - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/women/Pages/menopause.aspx

Blue Mountains Menopause Clinic - https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nbmlhd/service-directory/menopause-referral-service

How do I talk to my GP about menopause?:

This can be hard. Many GP’s are not skilled or aware of the systemic effects of menopause and changing hormones. This is not their fault but the fault of the medical system and their training - this is changing. You can help!

Have a read of our recent library article on how to talk to your GP about menopause and how to prepare before your consultation - https://www.shecommunity.net/library/how-to-talk-to-your-gp-about-menopause

Symptom checklist - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checklist

Menopause assessment tool - https://wellfemme.com.au/wellfemme-menopause-assessment-tool/

5 top tips talk to your GP about menopause (Wellfemme) - https://wellfemme.com.au/the-menopause-chat/

How to talk to your GP about menopause (Jean Hailes) - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-the-hormonal-changes-of-menopause

Where can I locate a menopause friendly GP?:

You can firstly look on the Australasian Menopause Society directory. Sometimes it might not be quite correct but is a good start to where you might go. In some areas, such as the Blue Mountains, these GP’s might have their books shut. But it is worth calling and putting your name on a waitlist or even seeing if you can access an out of area GP. If none of these options are realistic, you can access online consultations - these can be expensive for an initial assessment but you can claim your medicare rebate and your regular GP might be able to take over once you have your treatment and care in place.

AMS directory - https://menopause.org.au/health-info/find-an-ams-member

Wellfemme (online GP menopause clinic) - https://wellfemme.com.au/wellfemme/

Viv Health (online GP menopause clinic) - https://vivhealth.com.au/

Remi Menopause Clinic (online GP menopause clinic) - https://remi.com.au/

You can also access menopause help at your local menopause government clinic. Local to the Blue Mountains is in Springwood - https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nbmlhd/service-directory/menopause-referral-service

The same link will allow you to search for others in your local area.

Menopause Hormone Therapy:

Refer to the medical and GP sections above. AMS, Jean Hailes and Balance Menopause are the best places to find evidence based information on MHT options. Search away!!

Blogs:

She Community - She Healthcare have a great Blog section on all aspects of menopause, symptoms and health risks and how exercise and lifestyle interventions can help - https://www.shecommunity.net/blog

Wellfemme - https://wellfemme.com.au/blog/

The Pause Blog (Dr Mary Claire Haver) - https://thepauselife.com/blogs/the-pause-blog

Feisty Menopause Blog - aimed at active women - https://www.feistymenopause.com/blog

Jean Hailes News - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news

Podcasts:

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast - medical vibe plus a huge range of other health topics - Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Hit Play Not Pause - medical, lifestyle and active women - Spotify and Apple

The Body Pod (Hailey and Laura) - lifestyle and exercise but covers alot on menopause and mid-life symptoms and health risks - Spotify and Apple

The Imperfects - “Maybe its Menopause” by Dr Louise Newson episode - Spotify and Apple

Rage Against The Vagine - Em Rusciano - covers a range of issues around menopause basically about why it is taboo and not talked about, lived experience and features a number of really high profile guests discussing in their area of expertise - Spotify and Apple

Menopause Checklist podcast - Jean Hailes - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/podcasts/menopause-checklist-podcast

You Are Not Broken - Dr Kelly Casperson - urogenital, pelvic and sexual health as we age - Spotify and Apple

Menopause Matters - Empowering women to thrive - HCF - https://www.hcf.com.au/podcast/menopause-matters

It Might Be Menopause - NSW Health and Dr Sarah White - https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/toolkits-and-resources/perimenopause-and-menopause-toolkit/podcasts

Thriving In Menopause - Prevention Magazine - Spotify and Apple

Information for families and partners:

Menopause is not only challenging for the person experiencing it, but depending on the symptoms and other issues surrounding this time, it might be challenging for families and partners also. Here are some good resources you might be able to give to your loved ones or even use them to start a dinner table (or couch) discussion.

Menopause information for partners factsheet - Jean Hailes - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/menopause-information-partners

Menopause information for partners - Jean Hailes - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/information-for-partners

Understanding menopause for partners and families - NSW Health - https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/toolkits-and-resources/perimenopause-and-menopause-toolkit/understanding-menopause-for-partners-and-families

Perimenopause and menopause - a guide for partners - Dr Louise Newson - https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/knowledge/perimenopause-and-menopause-a-guide-for-partners

How to support your partner through menopause - Wellfemme - https://wellfemme.com.au/how-to-support-your-partner-through-menopause/

Information about how Menopause might affects families and relationships:

Allied Health and Lifestyle help:

Exercise Physiologists:

Women’s Health Physiotherapists:

Psychologists:

Dieticians:

*Disclaimer - She Healthcare do not have direct experience with many of these recommendations, however they are industry known. We hope you have a good experience but like always, use your discretion and if you dont feel supported, move on.