#133: The Menopause Conversation You'd Have If Your Bestie Was A Woman's Health Specialist. With Dr Nicole Avard and Georgina Drury

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“This is not a women's issue: this is a societal issue. We all have women in our lives that we love, that we work with, that we care for, and we MUST be putting these conversations on the table.”

If you’re listening to THIS podcast, chances are you’re a veterinarian. That means that statistically, there’s about a 70% chance you’re a woman. That makes an honest, in-depth conversation about menopause not just relevant, but essential. This is that conversation. 

And even if you’re not a woman, or menopause is still decades away for you, you almost certainly work with or live with someone for whom this topic is, or will be, very significant. You should absolutely care about it- and know about it.

In this question-and-answer conversation, recorded live at the Greencross Symposium 2024, we unpack the science, symptoms, and solutions with Dr. Nicole Avard, menopause specialist, and Georgie Drury, founder of Metluma, a digital health initiative that supports women through menopause.

From understanding the biology of menopause to tackling its impact on mental health, career, and workplace culture, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed—but one that will make a difference in your life and practice. 

Topics and Timestamps

[00:04:00] Menopause 101

[00:06:00] Biological Changes During Menopause

[00:08:00] Symptoms of Menopause

[00:12:00] Mental Health and Menopause

[00:15:00] Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment

[00:17:00] HRT Safety and Benefits

[00:22:00] Myths and Misinformation

[00:32:00] Organisational Responses to Menopause

[00:40:00] Menopause Q&A

• Gradual discontinuation of HRT.
• Role of diet in managing symptoms:

[00:45:00] Advanced Questions on Treatment

• Using IUDs vs. transdermal progesterone.
• Blood tests for diagnosing postmenopause.
• Role of testosterone in symptom management.

Speaker bios:

Nicole Avard

Dr Nicole Avard is a dedicated Menopause Specialist GP with 18 years of experience as an Integrative GP. As the Medical Director and Co-founder of Metluma, she is passionate about guiding women through the complexities of menopause. Dr Nic has supported thousands of women on their menopausal journey, offering compassionate and individualized care. 

Georgia Drury