Perimenopause Fact vs. Fiction: Early Menopause, Hysterectomies & Delaying The Change

Does your endometriosis put you at a higher risk of early menopause? Did a pig castrator really perform the first-ever C-section? And if you've had a hysterectomy, do you still need to see a gynaecologist?

In this episode, we talk to Professor Susan Davis, a founder of Jean Hailes for Women's Health and past president of the Australasian Menopause Society, to find out what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to the science of perimenopause. 

We unravel common myths, including “disappearing labia” and talk about why some things you're being sold on social media - like weighted vests and special supplements -  may not be as miraculous as they might seem.

Plus, we talk about the latest research on delaying the onset of menopause and why it might not be a good idea for everybody.

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All your health information is in the Well Hub (https://www.mamamia.com.au/well/) .

For more information on perimenopause and menopause, Professor Susan Davis and Dr Mariam recommend the Australasian Menopausal Society (http://www.menopause.org.au) , the Endocrine Society (https://www.endocrine.org/) , the International Menopause Society (https://www.imsociety.org/#content) and Jean Hailes For Women’s Health (https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/) . 

Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.


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