Magdalena Simonis

Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM is a leading women’s health expert and advisor, a senior honorary research fellow at the University of Melbourne department of general practice and a long-standing member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ expert committee on quality care.

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‘I want to talk but no one is listening’: What men really say about mental health

When I called for men to talk about their mental health, the comments from readers described how they really felt. Here’s how they responded.

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MEN’S HEALTHHealth

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Men, it’s time to talk about it

Despite public awareness campaigns and cultural shifts, men still struggle to talk about their mental health, meaning issues fester and can result in dire personal, social and relationships consequences.

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natural transitionHealth

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Menopause and perimenopause – cutting through the hype

This discussion is now at the forefront of women’s health, and a whole-of-society approach is recommended to destigmatise this naturally occurring life event.

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After the boob jobHealth

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Why it may be time to get your breast implants removed

A decision is looming for many women who have early-generation breast implants that are reaching the end of their lifespan. Here, a women’s health expert outlines what needs to be considered.

Magdalena Simonis

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