In October 2024 our "Let's Talk Menopause" event brought together a number of diverse presenters. To ensure that everyone has access to that information and its not lost, we filmed the presenters as Ted style videos (approx. 10 mins each) covering the topics below. Please feel free to share.

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