resources
Websites
Womens Health Loddon Mallee whlm.org.au/
WHISE Women’s Health in the North East – 10 Questions that may be on your mind about Menopause whise.org.au/improving-womens-health/10-questions-about-menopause/
Australasian Menopause Society menopause.org.au ( good for general information and gives doctor recommendations)
The Royal Womens Hospital thewomens.org.au/health-information/menopause-information
First Nations Resources jeanhailes.org.au/resources/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-resources#menopause
Womens Health and Research Institute of Australia whria.com.au/
HER Centre Australia monash.edu/medicine/her-centre
Better Health betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/menopause
Dr Louise Newson GP hormone expert website drlouisenewson.co.uk/
Mamamia mamamia.com.au/ with a subscription can access the Very Peri Research Centre mamamia.com.au/resources/very-peri/
National Centre for Complementary and Integrated Health (USA) nccih.nih.gov/
Envision Sexual and Reproductive Health (USA) envisionsrh.com/
Clinics
If you are having trouble finding a doctor in Castlemaine, here are some other options:
Bendigo Women’s Health Clinic (Bendigo Community Health Services) bchs.com.au/our-services/doctors-specialists/womens-health-clinic/
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health jeanhailes.org.au/
Wellfemme Women’s Health Services wellfemme.com.au/
Australian Menopause Centre (AMC) – obligation-free bulk-billed consultations menopausecentre.com.au/
EACH Virtual Women’s Health Cliniceach.com.au/services/virtual-womens-health-clinic#who-is-it-for
Local Free Mental Health services betterhealth.vic.gov.au/mental-health-wellbeing-locals#find-your-nearest-mental-health-and-wellbeing-local
Equinox Gender Diverse Health Centre (Thorne Harbour Health) equinox.org.au/
The Royal Women’s Hospital thewomens.org.au/health-information/menopause-information
Health Direct ( formerly known as Nurse On Call) healthdirect.gov.au/
Turn the Corner Clinic – turnthecorner.com.au Recommended as very supportive and focused on inclusive care for all patients.
Books and Articles
https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/book-reviews– reviews a number of books on menopause
Hormone Repair Manual Every Woman’s Guide to Healthy Hormones after 40 by Lara Briden
Herbs and Natural Supplements- an evidence-based guide by Lesley Braun and Mark Cohen( 2014).
Come as You Are, Burnoutand Come Togetherby Dr Emily Nagoski
It’s the Menopause by Kaz Cook
What the Fresh Hell is This? by Heather Corinna
The Menopause Manifesto by Dr Jen Gunter
The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidenceby Lisa Mosconi
Hagitudeby Sharon Blackie
Cracking the Menopause While Keeping Yourself Together by Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie
The M Word: How to Thrive in Menopause by Ginni Mansberg
The Definitive Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause and Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause by Louise Newson
Update on Menopause Hormone Therapy; Current Indications and Unanswered Questionsarticle by Annice Mukherjee and Susan Davis Jan 2025
Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Leave Document 2024
Podcasts, Videos and Apps
The Pause Podcast–Lucy Armstrong and Kya Moore
Rage Against the Vagine Podcast – Em Ruschiano and a swag of Aussie experts
Thriving in Menopause Podcast –Prevention Australia
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast –A bazillion to choose from
You Are Not Broken Podcast –Kelly Casperson US Urologist
Feminist Survival Project–Emily and Amelia Nagoski
The Imperfects Podcast Guest Dr Louise Newson “Maybe it’s the menopause” S5; “It’s Hormones. Period.” S7
Ladies We Need to Talk– The Peri Diaries Series with Yumi Stynes
This Podcast Will Kill You “Menopause is whatever you want it to be” Ep 135
ABC listen app Jayashri Kulkarni “Our hormones and our minds”– 22 Feb 2024
Dear Menopause PodcastSonya Lovell
Woman, ADHD and Hormones Dr Louise Newson-You Tube- youtu.be/oCltf1A0DDA
Come as You Are Emily Nagoski – Video on spontaneous and responsive desire vimeo.com/146316137
Beyond Blue Webinar – The Menopause ‘Mind field’:youtube.com/watch?v=FDePsPnybTU
“Hot” Topic: Menopause and How to Manage WHISE youtube.com/watch?v=MQHydiLvkkQ&t=1691s
Menopro app – envision Sexual and Reproductive Healthenvisionsrh.com/menopro
Balance App – Menopause and Hormones AppDr Louise Newson balance-menopause.com/balance-app/
The Truth about Menopause with Myf Warhurst iview.abc.net.au/show/truth-about-menopause-with-myf-warhurst
Instagram
Dr Fatima Khan @menopausespecialist
Dr Hannah Chapman @dr_hannah_chapman
Professor Susan Davisresearcher @professorsusandavis
Dr Alecia MacrowGP@dr_alecia_macrow
Emily Nagoskiwriter @enagoski
Jessica Baracnutritionist@whatthemenopause
Dr Tash@dr_tash_the_fanny_mechanic
The I Don’t Care Club @justbeingmelani
Bright Life Project @bright_life_project
ADHD & Neurodiversity
How Hormones and Menopause impact ADHD Dr Louise Newson youtube.com/watch?v=ISPw9IGhWeU
Sex and Intimacy
Slutdomby Dr Hilary Caldwell
Come as You Are and Come Togetherby Dr Emily Nagoski
Burnout Emily and Amelia Nagoski
Where did my Libido Go?By Dr Rosie King (support a local bookstore!)
The Feminist Survival Project Emily and Amelia Nagoski – podcast and website
Sex, Love and Science Podcast Lauren Muratore
Sexplicit PodcastDr Anisa Varasteh
Curious Conversations About Sex Podcast – Roger Butler
Savage Lovecast Dan Savage
Good Weekend Talks – Helen O’Connell Get Cliterate
Mental Health
Local Free Mental Health services betterhealth.vic.gov.au/mental-health-wellbeing-locals#find-your-nearest-mental-health-and-wellbeing-local
Anti depressants and Menopause drlouisenewson.co.uk/knowledge/antidepressants-and-menopause