Dr Louise Newson | Anxious? Depressed? Angry? Sad? Maybe it's Menopause

Menopause, or THE Menopause according to our guest lecturer Dr Louise Newson, affects every woman at some point in her life. That’s 51% of the entire world! And even if you’re not a woman, chances are you know a few of them. Either way, the menopause IS coming. And you better be ready. 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’t pick up on the signs when her own menopause kicked in and convinced her she hated her own husband! This episode isn’t just everything you need to know about your own menopause, this is everything you need to know about your wife’s/mother’s/daughter’s/sister’s/friend’s/colleague’s menopause. 0:00 - What is The Menopause? 8:48 - Hormone Replacement Therapy, yay or nay? 13:38 - The Peri-Menopause Rollercoaster 19:21 - Falling between the (medical speciality) cracks 28:57 - The Biggest Lightbulb in the World 40:00 - Get Informed! Be Supportive! 46:45 - The trivialisation of hormones, a tragedy 55:54 - The bloodwork CAN lie 1:01:40 - The C Word To learn more about Louise, her work and to access more information on the menopause and peri-menopause, follow this link: https://bit.ly/49rgqJH To download Louise's Balance app, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3FOhpWS To learn more and purchase Dr Louise's books, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ueOQ2p For Australian support, information & research, visit the below websites:  WellFemme is a Telehealth menopause clinic, providing evidence-based menopause information and treatment in collaboration with your GP: https://bit.ly/3FYcAdn Menopause Friendly 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: https://bit.ly/49rgx85 VITAL 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: https://bit.ly/3QQydTl 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’re struggling, please see your doctor, a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-imperfects/id1476501557 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZmSCzsv0W2ZZAPFCbqhOd?si=3ea38e716bb344e1 Instagram: @theimperfectspodcast 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’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.