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How can my partner support me during menopause? Can menopause be a positive experience? Where do I go for help or more information about menopause? Listen to find out.
Welcome to the final episode of the season. Leading endocrinologist, Dr Christina Jang shares the best ways to get information and support during all stages of menopause. This is also helpful for partners, family and friends, so encourage them to listen.
Our anonymous guest speaks about their own experience of entering perimenopause and how they've embraced it in a positive way.
Thanks for joining us for season 2 of It Can't Hurt To Ask. We hope you've enjoyed it. Please leave us a review and share with anyone who needs to learn more about menopause.
Episode Resources:
Australasian Menopause Society (AMS)
The AMS is a not-for-profit member-based society aiming to improve the quality of life for women during and after the menopause. The AMS helps women and their health professionals better understand the transition through this stage of life by providing accurate, evidence-based information about premature menopause, perimenopause, MHT and alternatives, osteoporosis and how to locate a doctor interested in women's health. Visit the AMS website for more information.
Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women's health across Australia through every life stage. They work in public health, research, clinical services and policy. Their website has practical and easy-to-understand information for women and for health professionals. Visit the Jean Hailes website for more information.
Lifeline
Lifeline provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Counsellors are available to provide mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online. Visit the Lifeline website for more information, or call them on 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They offer free, qualified mental health support via chat or phone. For more information visit the Beyond Blue website or call them on 1300 22 4636.
Women's Wellbeing Line
The Women’s Wellbeing Line (1800 4WOMEN) provides free mental health support and therapeutic counselling for women, girls and gender diverse folk in Queensland. For more information visit their website.
What is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)? Is it right for me? Is it safe? What are some alternatives to MHT if I can't have it?
In this episode, leading endocrinologist Dr Christina Jang will walk you through everything you need to know about Menopausal Hormone Therapy.
Alice, from our second episode, joins us again to talk about her menopausal symptoms and how MHT helps to keep her 'on an even keel'.
If you haven't already, please subscribe so you don't miss our final episode, which is all about accessing menopause support and resources.
We'd love to hear your thoughts, so drop us a review!
Episode Resources:
Australasian Menopause Society (AMS)
The AMS is a not-for-profit member-based society aiming to improve the quality of life for women during and after the menopause. The AMS helps women and their health professionals better understand the transition through this stage of life by providing accurate, evidence-based information about premature menopause, perimenopause, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and alternatives, osteoporosis and how to locate a doctor interested in women's health. Visit the AMS website for more information.
Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women's health across Australia through every life stage. They work in public health, research, clinical services and policy. Their website has practical and easy-to-understand information for women and for health professionals. Visit the Jean Hailes website for more information.
Lifeline
Lifeline provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Counsellors are available to provide mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online. Visit the Lifeline website for more information, or call them on 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They offer free, qualified mental health support via chat or phone. For more information visit the Beyond Blue website or call them on 1300 22 4636.
Women's Wellbeing Line
The Women’s Wellbeing Line (1800 4WOMEN) provides free mental health support and therapeutic counselling for women, girls and gender diverse folk in Queensland. For more information visit their website.
How can menopause affect my personal and work relationships? I don't feel like having sex, is that normal? What can I do to help deal with the stress of menopause?
In this episode, leading endocrinologist Dr Christina Jang talks about the effects menopause can have on daily life, work, relationships and sex.
We're also joined again by Michelle, who talks more about her experiences of dealing with menopause at work. Then we welcome Heather, who shares how she and her wife have navigated menopause together.
Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our next episode where we discuss Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT).
Feel free to leave us a review—we'd love to hear your thoughts.
Episode Resources:
Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. They are not a crisis service, but if you have questions or concerns about your relationship, family, or any other aspect of your personal life, call them on 1300 364 277 to discuss which of their services will best support you. For more information visit the Relationships Australia website.
Australasian Menopause Society (AMS)
The AMS is a not-for-profit member-based society aiming to improve the quality of life for women during and after the menopause. The AMS helps women and their health professionals better understand the transition through this stage of life by providing accurate, evidence-based information about premature menopause, perimenopause, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and alternatives, osteoporosis and how to locate a doctor interested in women's health. Visit the AMS website for more information.
Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women's health across Australia through every life stage. They work in public health, research, clinical services and policy. Their website has practical and easy-to-understand information for women and for health professionals. Visit the Jean Hailes website for more information.
Lifeline
Lifeline provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Counsellors are available to provide mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online. Visit the Lifeline website for more information, or call them on 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They offer free, qualified mental health support via chat or phone. For more information visit the Beyond Blue website or call them on 1300 22 4636.
Women's Wellbeing Line
The Women’s Wellbeing Line (1800 4WOMEN) provides free mental health support and therapeutic counselling for women, girls and gender diverse folk in Queensland. For more information visit their website.
When does menopause start? Are menopause symptoms different to perimenopause symptoms? What does a hot flush feel like? Listen to find out.
This episode is all about the actual menopause, or final menstrual period. Leading endocrinologist, Dr Christina Jang explains what it's like transitioning from perimenopause into menopause, including the varying symptoms you may experience.
Teacher and children's party performer, Michelle, joins us to talk about her symptoms and how they affected her work and personal life.
Look out for our next episode about navigating your menopause symptoms along with relationships and sex. Subscribe so you don't miss it!
Feel free to leave us a review — we'd love to hear your thoughts.
Episode resources:
Australasian Menopause Society (AMS)
The AMS is a not-for-profit member-based society aiming to improve the quality of life for women during and after the menopause. The AMS helps women and their health professionals better understand the transition through this stage of life by providing accurate, evidence-based information about premature menopause, perimenopause, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and alternatives, osteoporosis and how to locate a doctor interested in women's health. Visit the AMS website for more information.
Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women's health across Australia through every life stage. They work in public health, research, clinical services and policy. Their website has practical and easy-to-understand information for women and for health professionals. Visit the Jean Hailes website for more information.
Lifeline
Lifeline provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Counsellors are available to provide mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online. Visit the Lifeline website for more information, or call them on 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They offer free, qualified mental health support via chat or phone. For more information visit the Beyond Blue website or call them on 1300 22 4636.
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back! This season we're taking a deep dive into menopause with leading menopause experts and everyday Queenslanders.
We're starting with the first stage of the journey – perimenopause. You'll hear from Brisbane-based endocrinologist and president-elect of the Australasian Menopause Society, Dr Christina Jang who takes us through what perimenopause is, the varying physical or mental health symptoms and how difficult it can often be to get a diagnosis. Dr Jang will be with us for the whole season sharing her expert knowledge and advice.
You'll also hear from Nic, who shares what her early perimenopause symptoms were like and her experience with getting a diagnosis.
What is perimenopause? What are the symptoms? What age can you go into perimenopause? Listen to find out.
If you'd like to learn more about menopause, we have a whole season lined up. Make sure you listen to our next episode, where we explore how diet and lifestyle changes can help relieve symptoms. We’ll also discuss how hormonal changes can affect mental health and wellbeing.
Feel free to leave us a review too — we'd love to hear your thoughts.
Episode Resources:
Australasian Menopause Society (AMS)
The AMS is a not-for-profit member-based society aiming to improve the quality of life for women during and after the menopause. The AMS helps women and their health professionals better understand the transition through this stage of life by providing accurate, evidence-based information about premature menopause, perimenopause, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and alternatives, osteoporosis and how to locate a doctor interested in women's health. Visit the AMS website for more information.
Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women's health across Australia through every life stage. They work in public health, research, clinical services and policy. Their website has practical and easy-to-understand information for women and for health professionals. Visit the Jean Hailes website for more information.
Lifeline
Lifeline provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Counsellors are available to provide mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online. Visit the Lifeline website or call them on 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They offer free, qualified mental health support via chat or phone. Visit the Beyond Blue website or call them on 1300 22 4636.