In October 2024 our "Let's Talk Menopause" event brought together a number of diverse presenters covering the topics below:

Dr Vicki Robertson - Menopause Explained
Explanation. Expected symptoms from perimenopause onwards. Expected body changes. Benefits & risks of HTR/MRT

Kerri Miedema - Your Pharmacist
Key things pharmacists (in the broad sense) can help with, including eg tricks and tips if MHT patches aren't sticking.

Janet Hogan, Angela Orr, Nyoli Waghorn-Rogatski - Other Health Issues: the importance of screening; Ovarian cancer, breast awareness, cervical screening

Nicky Searle - Menopause & Mental health
Symptoms and also acknowledging the big changes for women now in this new stage. Easy breathing techniques and practical strategies.

Alisa Duncan - Nutrition
Nutrition and assistance covering alcohol, caffeine, iron and other deficiencies. Health risks increase and how nutrition can help.

Buffy McKinnon - A Te Aō Māori Perspective of Menopause

Sue Donaldson - Physiotherapy & Pelvic Floor
Management for aches and pains, Vertigo, Prolapse, stress urinary incontinence and urge incontinence prevalent.

Maggi Forsyth - Exercise
What exercise is best aid for improving physical and mental health, eg HIT and heavy resistance training.

Menopause event organised by the following partners