There is no argument that the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause can be tough, awful, annoying and downright terrible, but should we be letting the world know about the worst of the worst?

There are studies to suggest that catastrophising the symptoms of menopause could actually be making our experience with this stage of life worse, and silencing an entire cohort of women who don't experience these extremes at all.

The CEO of Jean Hailes talks us through the thought process behind asking us not to dive into the depths of the worst of menopause.

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Sarah White - CEO Jean Hailes For Women's Health

Some comments in this episode were voiced by actors

Tik Tok video audio by: @thisisdavinamccall @kategrosnerlifecoach @iamsamfoot

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler



*Kell G, Rao A, Beccaria G et al. Affron (2017)
*Lopresti AL, Drummond PD, Inarejos-Garcia AM et al. Affron

There is no argument that the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause can be tough, awful, annoying and downright terrible, but should we be letting the world know about the worst of the worst?
There are studies to suggest that catastrophising the symptoms of menopause could actually be making our experience with this stage of life worse, and silencing an entire cohort of women who don't experience these extremes at all.
The CEO of Jean Hailes talks us through the thought process behind asking us not to dive into the depths of the worst of menopause.
For more info on perimenopause... <a href="https://www.veryperi.com.au/">Check out the Very Peri Audio Series</a>
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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
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Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Sarah White - CEO Jean Hailes For Women's Health
Some comments in this episode were voiced by actors
Tik Tok video audio by: @thisisdavinamccall @kategrosnerlifecoach @iamsamfoot
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
 
*Kell G, Rao A, Beccaria G et al. Affron (2017) *Lopresti AL, Drummond PD, Inarejos-Garcia AM et al. Affron

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