What actually IS perimenopause and how do I know if I’m in it?

We’re kicking off this audio series with expert, Dr Sonia Davison to help us understand just WTF is happening to our bodies during perimenopause. 

Dr Sonia Davison MBBS FRACP PhD, is an Endocrinologist, a Clinical Fellow at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and has an adjunct appointment at the Women’s Health Research Program, Monash University, Victoria, Australia. 

Resources mentioned:
Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Australasian Menopause Society
Find a doctor (Australasian Menopause Society)
Information sheets (Australasian Menopause Society)

Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

What actually IS perimenopause and how do I know if I&rsquo;m in it?
We&rsquo;re kicking off this audio series with expert, Dr Sonia Davison to help us understand just WTF is happening to our bodies during perimenopause.&nbsp;
Dr Sonia Davison MBBS FRACP PhD, is an Endocrinologist, a Clinical Fellow at Jean Hailes for Women&rsquo;s Health and has an adjunct appointment at the Women&rsquo;s Health Research Program, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.&nbsp;
Resources mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/">Jean Hailes</a> for Women's Health</li>
<li><a href="https://www.menopause.org.au/">Australasian Menopause Society</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/find-an-ams-doctor">Find a doctor</a> (Australasian Menopause Society)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets">Information sheets</a> (Australasian Menopause Society)</li>
</ul>
Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider.
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

A 10-episode series bringing together the best experts in perimenopause all in one place, direct to you - no wait times or cost. We’re covering all the topics, from debunking the myths around HRT, to explaining why sex is suddenly so painful, and validating those mood swings. We're arming you with knowledge and information about perimenopause so you can have the right conversations with your GP.

A 10-episode series bringing together the best experts in perimenopause all in one place, direct to you - no wait times or cost. We’re covering all the topics, from debunking the myths around HRT, to explaining why sex is suddenly so painful, and validating those mood swings. We're arming you with knowledge and information about perimenopause so you can have the right conversations with your GP.

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