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Belinda Clarke, 46, found her PTSD compounded by three traumatic births and two life-threatening health conditions in quick succession.

The hidden cost of being diagnosed with a condition men can’t get

A new report has found dramatically higher rates of mental illness among women with endometriosis, gynaecological cancers and birth trauma.

  • Kate Aubusson

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Lifting the bar: Leah Simmons.

Is ‘lifting heavy’ the solution to perimenopausal changes? Meet the women choosing weights

Social media would have us believe there is a special formula for perimenopausal health, but many experts disagree. Here, they share their personal fitness routines for positive ageing.

  • Sarah Berry
Samantha Needle struggled with weight gain during perimenopause but got back on track by focusing on strength and fitness.

So you’ve gained weight in menopause. Here’s how to deal with it

Understanding the reasons for those additional kilos is the first step to finding effective ways to manage it. A little self-love doesn’t hurt either.

  • Claire Burke
Yola Armstrong decided to embrace menopause, normalising symptoms as a natural part of life.

‘I’m free to be who I am’: Why this life stage is not the horror story you’ve been told

Peddlers of menopause treatments would have women believe that they should be approaching this stage of life with a sense of dread, but there’s plenty to look forward to.

  • Jenna Guillaume
Courtney Rattle has spent her life battling anorexia, she is now a mother to a nine-month-old daughter, Anya.

‘Absolutely brutal’: The hidden group at risk of eating disorders

Pregnancy and menopause are close behind puberty as high-risk periods for eating disorders and body image issues in women. So why isn’t more help available?

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Sleep expert Dr Aurore Perrault.

Why sleep is different for men and women – and who gets more

Scientists are just beginning to understand the differences between men and women’s sleep patterns and what they mean for our health.

  • Sarah Berry
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Em Rusciano: “I remember being scared to go under general anaesthetic in case I spoke about maybe finding Madonna hot.”

Weight gain, brain fog and anxiety: Is it menopause, or just clever marketing?

Women are more confused than ever as the market for menopause treatments grows – and misinformation flourishes.

  • Sarah Berry
According to the Australian Menopause Society, up to 4 per cent of people with a uterus will experience menopause before the age of 40.

I never expected to go through menopause at 29. But I’m far from alone

According to the Australian Menopause Society, a number of women will experience menopause before the age of 40.

  • Zoe Simmons
Yola Armstrong

Grown kids, ageing parents, demanding careers: Why ‘midlife collision’ is buffeting women

Women who are caught in the middle of caregiving responsibilities just when their careers are at their peak are handling responsibilities in all aspects of their lives.

  • Wendy Tuohy
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health chief executive, Sarah White, is among the Australian women’s health experts warning menopause influencers are making claims about the powers of novel hormone treatment that are not supported by data.

College of GPs pulls support from menopause event as experts criticise influencer claims

The college said the So Hot Right Now conference, where the headline speaker is high-profile British GP Louise Newson, was no longer deemed eligible to be credited as professional development for GPs.

  • Wendy Tuohy

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/menopause-6gyy