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Proudly supported by Theramex Australia

Proudly sponsored by Besins Healthcare Australia

In this episode of "Menopause: The Future," Dr. Nicole Avard, co-founder of Metluma, reveals how cutting-edge wearable tech—think smart rings and watches—is transforming menopause care. Discover how Metluma’s doctor-led, science-backed approach combines real-time health data with genuine empathy, offering women personalised clinical treatments, alternative therapies, and holistic coaching. Hear how this innovative, team-based model is empowering women to reclaim control and clarity over their health journey.

METLUMA WEBSITE

https://metluma.com/

UMA 40

https://metluma.com/uma40/

"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved

Produced and written by Caroline Kelly - [email protected]

Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

** No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia or Theramex Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.

Dr Eveline Mu—research fellow at HER Centre Australia and award-winning neuroscientist—shares the latest insights into menopausal depression and PMDD, and how innovative treatments are reshaping women’s mental health care. Dr Mu’s research investigates how hormonal fluctuations, especially in oestrogen and progesterone, trigger mood changes in sensitive women during menopause and PMDD, and why personalised care is urgently needed.

As a close collaborator of our co-host, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Dr Mu leads studies on novel hormone therapies (like transdermal estradiol with micronised progesterone), and explores the genetic and epigenetic reasons some women are especially affected. Recognition for her work includes the WHRTN Early and Mid-Career Researcher Award, the Ian Parker Bipolar Research Fund PhD Scholarship, and the Monash University ‘Hidden Gem’ Award for 2025.

MENO-D SCALE

https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/3793488/2024_MENO-D.pdf

"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved

Produced and written by Caroline Kelly - [email protected]

Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.

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In this episode of Menopause: The Future!, we explore Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), a common but often overlooked condition affecting many women during and after menopause. GSM results from decreasing oestrogen levels, causing changes in the vulva, vagina, and urinary tract. Typical symptoms include vaginal dryness, burning, itching, discomfort during sex, and urinary problems such as urgency, frequent infections, and incontinence. These symptoms can significantly affect quality of life but are frequently under-reported due to embarrassment or lack of awareness. Emerging diagnostic tools and treatments offer new hope for effective management and improved wellbeing. Dr Kelly Casperson shares insights from her forthcoming book, The Menopause Moment, releasing in Australia on 18th September 2025, which provides compassionate, evidence-based guidance on menopause care including GSM. This episode highlights the importance of recognising GSM as a treatable aspect of menopause, encouraging women to seek help and empowering healthcare professionals to better support their patients.

Dr. Kelly Casperson Website

https://kellycaspersonmd.com/

"The Menopause Moment" by Dr. Kelly Casperson - (book available 18/9/25 in Australia)

https://www.amazon.com.au/Midlife-Matters-Stronger-Through-Menopause/dp/1399813633

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Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.

**Theramex Australia is not a sponsor of this episode of "Menopause: The Future!"

In this episode, Dr. Ceri Cashell shares her dynamic approach to shaping the future of perimenopause and menopause care in Australia. As a proactive GP and co-founder of Healthy Hormones, Dr. Cashell discusses her mission to upskill GPs, promote professional education, and foster greater public awareness around female hormonal health. She delves into the importance of extended GP consultations, the role of digital tools and AI in empowering patients, and her advocacy for more inclusive, accessible menopause care. Dr. Cashell also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the “So Hot Right Now” event and recaps highlights from the recent Digital Health Festival, including the promise - and limits - of technology in tackling persistent gender bias in healthcare. Join us for inspiring insights on tailored, patient-centred menopause support and hear Dr. Cashell’s vision for future-proofing clinical practice and empowering women at every stage of their hormonal health journey.

This episode is proudly sponsored by PhycoHealth

PhycoHealth is not just another wellness company - it’s Australia’s first to cultivate and extract a truly unique seaweed ingredient with its own molecular structure, proven in clinical studies to benefit gut health, skin vitality, and whole-body resilience.

From perimenopause through post-menopause, PhycoHealth’s range of foods, supplements, and skincare deliver the fibre, hydration, inflammation balance, and nutritional support women need most. This is not a reformulation - it’s a breakthrough in nutritional and preventative health, built on decades of medical and marine science.

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DR CERI CASHELL

https://drcericashell.com/

HEALTHY HORMONES

https://www.healthyhormones.au/join

"SO HOT RIGHT NOW" MEDICAL CONFERENCE - ON DEMAND DIGITAL RECORDING

https://community.healthyhormones.au/checkout/so-hot-right-now-sydney-opera-house-recording

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Produced and written by Caroline Kelly - [email protected]

Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.

**Theramex Australia is not a sponsor of this episode of "Menopause: The Future!"

Senator Larissa Waters is the newly elected leader of the Australian Greens - (since the recording of this podcast Feb 20th 2025) - becoming only the second woman to head the party in its history. At the time of recording, she was the federal spokesperson on Women and Democracy and has been a vocal advocate for gender equality, environmental justice, and democratic reform. She has worked on issues such as domestic violence prevention, renewable energy transitions, and corporate political donations reform. Senator Waters was instrumental in tabling the landmark consensus multi-partisan report that formed the Senate Inquiry into Issues related to Menopause and Perimenopause.

"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved

Produced and written by Caroline Kelly - [email protected]

Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.

SENATE INQUIRY REPORT

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report

Dr. Louise Newson is a UK powerhouse in the Menopause space who advocates for better menopause care and awareness. She created the Balance App, a free menopause support resource with over a million downloads and hosts the UK's top-ranked medical podcast "The Dr. Louise Newson Podcast".

"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved

Produced and written by Caroline Kelly - [email protected]

Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

**BESINS HEALTHCARE AUSTRALIA IS NOT A SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE OF "MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!"

SENATE INQUIRY REPORT

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report

NEWSON HEALTH

https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/staff/dr-louise-newson/

BALANCE APP

https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/

THE DR. LOUISE NEWSON PODCAST

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AxlmFpXuwslxZ0wQjBFAT?si=01EfdMQTT-GPpjRstoXZ2g

"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved

Produced and written by Caroline Kelly - [email protected]

Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

**THIS EPISODE IS NOT SPONSORED BY BESINS HEALTHCARE

SENATE INQUIRY REPORT

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report

KAZ COOKE WEBSITE

https://kazcooke.com.au/

IT'S THE MENOPAUSE BOOK - KAZ COOKE

https://kazcooke.com.au/book/its-the-menopause/

JEAN HAILES SUBMISSION TO THE SENATE INQUIRY

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/jean-hailes-welcomes-senate-inquiry-report-on-perimenopause-and-menopause

JEAN HAILES PRACTITIONERS TOOLKIT FOR MANAGING MENOPAUSE

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-professionals/webinars/the-updated-practitioners-toolkit-for-managing-menopause

AUSTRALASIAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY

https://www.menopause.org.au/

"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved

Produced and written by Caroline Kelly - [email protected]

Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.

SENATE INQUIRY REPORT

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report

Sarah White is CEO of the highly respected and influential national gateway for in-person and digital information for women - the Jean Hailes for Women's Health NGO. Sarah was one of the two primary authors of a critical submission to the Senate Inquiry on peri/menopause - the other being Louise Browne.

"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved

Produced and written by Caroline Kelly - [email protected]

Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.

SENATE INQUIRY REPORT

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report

JEAN HAILES WEBSITE

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/clinics

JEAN HAILES PODCASTS

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/podcasts

Welcome to this THIS 7-PART podcast series MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE”. 

This series is Inspired by the 2024 Senate Inquiry’s recommendations into “Issues related to menopause and perimenopause” and it aims to explore and interrogate the recommendations, in the hope to further public awareness. 

Each week, by tapping into the knowledge of world renowned Psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, we will explore best practice in perimenopause and menopause care from around the globe. Women need more information – and we want to leap out ahead of the pack in terms of the Inquiry.

"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved

Produced and written by Caroline Kelly - [email protected]

Content Design and Socials - Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By [email protected]

**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.

SENATE INQUIRY REPORT

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report