Menopause isn’t a moment – it’s a journey that can span decades and affect every part of a woman’s life. In this episode of The Round Up, host A/Prof Elissa Hatherly is joined by Dr Ritu Rana, obstetrician-gynaecologist and fertility specialist, to unpack the often-overlooked realities of menopause.

From hot flushes and brain fog to bladder leakage and mood swings, they explore the full scope of symptoms, diagnostic tips, and evidence-based treatments including HRT, non-hormonal therapies, and lifestyle changes. They also address complex issues like lichen sclerosus, compounded HRT, and post-menopausal bleeding – emphasising the importance of personalised care and informed decisions.

Whether you're treating patients or going through it yourself, this episode is packed with practical insights to support women through this transformative stage of life.

Resources:

• Jean Hailes for Women’s Health: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
• Australasian Menopause Society: https://www.menopause.org.au/
• RANZCOG – A Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause (Monash University): https://ranzcog.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Monash-Practitioners-Toolkit-Managing-Menopause.pdf
• RANZCOG – Menopause (for the public): https://ranzcog.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Menopause.pdf