It Can't Hurt To Ask

Ep 5 | Menopausal Hormone Therapy | How MHT is changing lives


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What is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)? Is it right for me? Is it safe? What are some alternatives to MHT if I can't have it?

In this episode, leading endocrinologist Dr Christina Jang will walk you through everything you need to know about Menopausal Hormone Therapy.


Alice, from our second episode, joins us again to talk about her menopausal symptoms and how MHT helps to keep her 'on an even keel'.


If you haven't already, please subscribe so you don't miss our final episode, which is all about accessing menopause support and resources.

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Episode Resources: 

Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) 

The AMS is a not-for-profit member-based society aiming to improve the quality of life for women during and after the menopause. The AMS helps women and their health professionals better understand the transition through this stage of life by providing accurate, evidence-based information about premature menopause, perimenopause, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and alternatives, osteoporosis and how to locate a doctor interested in women's health. Visit the AMS website for more information.

 

Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women's health across Australia through every life stage. They work in public health, research, clinical services and policy. Their website has practical and easy-to-understand information for women and for health professionals. Visit the Jean Hailes website for more information.

 

Lifeline

Lifeline provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Counsellors are available to provide mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online. Visit the Lifeline website for more information, or call them on 13 11 14.

 

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They offer free, qualified mental health support via chat or phone. For more information visit the Beyond Blue website or call them on 1300 22 4636.


Women's Wellbeing Line

The Women’s Wellbeing Line (1800 4WOMEN) provides free mental health support and therapeutic counselling for women, girls and gender diverse folk in Queensland. For more information visit their website.

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