If you are looking for community

There are numerous menopause groups on Facebook. A couple of the popular ones here in New Zealand are:

Menopause over Martinis

Midlife Down Under

Books

There are so many to choose from, but here are a couple I find myself referring back to frequently.

This Changes Everything - The Honest Guide to Menopause and Perimenopause, by Niki Bezzant. In this engaging, easy-to-read book, expert health writer Niki Bezzant shares the latest specialist research and advice along with personal stories from real women. www.nikibezzant.com

New Menopausal Years – The Wise Woman Way, by Susun S. Weed. If you like to keep things natural then this book is a treasure trove of information of herbal remedies to help you through the menopause transition. See it on Amazon here.

Women’s Health Doctors

Traditionally menopause has not been treated well by the medical community but thankfully that is slowly starting to change. Here are a couple of contacts in this evolving space.

ERH Associates

Located in Auckland, ERH offer endocrine and reproductive health care services and support. ERH Associates

The Female GP

Dr Samantha Newman works tirelessly to support women’s health and is very active in the menopause space. Based in Hawke’s Bay, she has an online practice offering primary healthcare for women. Find out more at FemaleGP.

Meno Doc

Dr Linda Dear is based in Tauranga and offers a range of services supporting women through menopause. Her website is here.

Melbourne Menopause Support

Dr Ivana Matic-Stancin practices in Maxwell Medical Group GP clinic in Braybrook, Melbourne. She also offers an integrated whole-person approach to supporting women going through the menopause transition and here is a link to her own website.

Newsom Health - Menopause and Wellbeing Centre

UK-based Dr. Louise Newsom is a powerhouse in the medical world and her books, social media posts and interviews are followed by women across the globe. Her centre provides evidence-based care, treatment and support for women during the perimenopause and menopause. Check it out here and if you want regular snippets of valuable info it’s really worthwhile follow her on social media.

Menopause Societies

There are a number of menopause societies which can be a helpful resource and provide information on health professionals in various geographical regions, who have a specific interest in women’s health at midlife and menopause, as well as the promotion of healthy ageing:
The Australasian Menopause Society
British Menopause Society
International Menopause Society

Healthy living

Fitness and nutrition are two important contributors to how we manage menopause and prepare our bodies for the post-menopause phase of life. There are lots of great women out there offering support in this area. Two inspiring women I have connected with in this space are:

Dr. Wendy Sweet at My Menopause Transformation

Tracy Minnoch-Nuku of Sexy Ageing

Pelvic health support in New Zealand

A good pelvic health physiotherapist can help women (and men) considerably. Prolapses, prostates and incontinence as just some of the factors that can be assisted by good pelvic health treatment.

If you are based in New Zealand and looking for a pelvic health specialist in your area check out the Pelvic Health Directory.