Menopause Matters Episode 2

Menopause symptoms: Getting help and finding solutions

Host Alison Brahe-Daddo speaks to Dr Elizabeth Farrell, a gynaecologist and medical director of Jean Hailes for Women's Health with a deep knowledge of hormones, HRT/MHT and why your brain and body can behave differently in the lead up to and during menopause.

In this episode, we discuss what’s going on when your cycle suddenly becomes irregular or heavier, getting help for symptoms including hot flushes and brain fog, how to take care of your midlife mental health, and the top questions to take to your GP to get the best healthcare plan during perimenopause.
 
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Guest bio: Dr Elizabeth Farrell is a gynaecologist and medical director of Jean Hailes for Women's Health. She was one of the driving forces that established the Jean Hailes Foundation in 1992 and is recognised worldwide for her expertise in menopause management.

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Here are some of the studies and statistics we mentioned in this episode.

The Nurses' Health Study (NHS) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27459450/

Women’s Health Initiative study https://bywinona.com/journal/womens-health-initiative-study-summary

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