Episode Details

Kristin speaks with two pharmacists working in menopause care:

• Bo Kim, clinical pharmacist and founder of EmpowHer Menopause in Perth

• Jarrah Anderson, Clinical Lead at MedCast and member of the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance

In this episode

• Types of menopausal hormone treatment (MHT)
  When different MHT options are used in perimenopause and menopause.

• Safety conversations
  Current thinking on precautions and contraindications, and how to explain risks and benefits clearly.

• Access and cost in Australia
  PBS considerations, affordability and opportunities for pharmacist support.

• Bio‑identical and body‑identical hormones
  Why it matters for patient communication.

• Testosterone in menopause care
  What the evidence says about when it can be used and practical issues with prescribing and access.

• Non‑hormonal therapies Options for symptom management, including the emerging medicine fezolinetant.

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