Missed your weekly dose of health news? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney break down the latest health headlines, from new CSIRO research revealing why a protein gap in perimenopause could be driving unexpected weight gain, to why medical science says a hard "no" to the viral mouth-taping sleep trend.

They also unpack "functional fragrances," exploring whether perfumes engineered by neuroscience can actually reduce stress and boost your mood or if it's just clever marketing. In Are You Well?, Dr Ginni dives into a surprising study showing that 1 in 5 women intentionally withhold symptoms from their doctor out of shame, plus a deep dive into pelvic vein congestion, a surprisingly common but rarely discussed cause of chronic pelvic pain, and what can actually be done to treat it.

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Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

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Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

Missed your weekly dose of health news? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney break down the latest health headlines, from new CSIRO research revealing why a protein gap in perimenopause could be driving unexpected weight gain, to why medical science says a hard "no" to the viral mouth-taping sleep trend.
They also unpack "functional fragrances," exploring whether perfumes engineered by neuroscience can actually reduce stress and boost your mood or if it's just clever marketing. In Are You Well?, Dr Ginni dives into a surprising study showing that 1 in 5 women intentionally withhold symptoms from their doctor out of shame, plus a deep dive into pelvic vein congestion, a surprisingly common but rarely discussed cause of chronic pelvic pain, and what can actually be done to treat it.
And in Asking for a Friend, she answers your real-life questions about how to handle gym burnout without losing your hard-earned progress, and practical strategies for navigating social drinking pressure without feeling like the designated buzzkill.
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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to <a href="http://veryperi.com.au">veryperi.com.au</a> today. You hot? Same.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg &amp; Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney&nbsp;Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational 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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Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary. We cover the concerns you’re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia.

The full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney. 

Well. Your health and body, explained.

Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary.&nbsp;We cover the concerns you&rsquo;re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia. The full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney.&nbsp; Well. Your health and body, explained.

Well.

Pelvic Pain, Gym Burnout & Navigating Social Drinking

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