WellFemme https://wellfemme.com.au/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:14:57 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 From Exercise Snacking to Misinformation: Our 2026 Congress Takeaways https://wellfemme.com.au/wellfemme-our-congress-takeaways/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:20:55 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/?p=7531 The post From Exercise Snacking to Misinformation: Our 2026 Congress Takeaways appeared first on WellFemme.

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]]> Introducing MenoConnect: Your Menopause Care Just Got Easier https://wellfemme.com.au/introducing-menoconnect-your-menopause-care-just-got-easier/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:17:29 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/?p=7207 Women deserve better access to menopause care that understands their individual needs. That’s why we’re excited to introduce MenoConnect – a free Australia-wide directory created by WellFemme founder Dr Kelly…

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]]> Women deserve better access to menopause care that understands their individual needs. That’s why we’re excited to introduce MenoConnect – a free Australia-wide directory created by WellFemme founder Dr Kelly…

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]]> Menopause and Migraine: Why Your Headaches Change (and What Can Help) https://wellfemme.com.au/menopause-and-migraine/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/menopause-and-migraine/ Migraine is one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide and affects women around three times more often than men. For many women, the hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause can trigger…

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]]> Migraine is one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide and affects women around three times more often than men. For many women, the hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause can trigger…

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]]> Feeling Older Overnight? Achy Joints and Menopause https://wellfemme.com.au/feeling-older-overnight-achy-joints-and-menopause/ Wed, 20 May 2026 03:26:39 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/feeling-older-overnight-achy-joints-and-menopause/ For many women in menopause or perimenopause, joint pain can appear seemingly out of nowhere. You may find yourself sore or achy in places that never bothered you before. Knees…

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]]> For many women in menopause or perimenopause, joint pain can appear seemingly out of nowhere. You may find yourself sore or achy in places that never bothered you before. Knees…

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]]> Menopause is Changing Your Bones: What You Need to Know https://wellfemme.com.au/menopause-is-changing-your-bones-what-you-need-to-know/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:51:55 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/?p=7205 While hot flushes and mood swings often dominate menopause discussions, bone loss represents one of its most serious, under-discussed consequences. Declining estrogen accelerates bone resorption, raising osteoporosis and fracture risks…

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]]> While hot flushes and mood swings often dominate menopause discussions, bone loss represents one of its most serious, under-discussed consequences. Declining estrogen accelerates bone resorption, raising osteoporosis and fracture risks…

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]]> Mood Changes https://wellfemme.com.au/mood-changes-perimenopause/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:19:49 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/mood-changes-perimenopause/ Women often notice worsening irritability, anxiety and depression at perimenopause. What can we do about it? Perimenopause is a time of increased risk for the development of mood symptoms including…

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]]> Women often notice worsening irritability, anxiety and depression at perimenopause. What can we do about it? Perimenopause is a time of increased risk for the development of mood symptoms including…

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]]> Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) – Your Questions Answered https://wellfemme.com.au/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:24:38 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/ Co-authored by Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM with Dr Kelly Teagle. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe, hormone-related mood disorder linked to the menstrual cycle. While many women experience premenstrual…

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]]> Co-authored by Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM with Dr Kelly Teagle. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe, hormone-related mood disorder linked to the menstrual cycle. While many women experience premenstrual…

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]]> When Should You Stop HRT? https://wellfemme.com.au/when-to-stop-hrt/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:22:24 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/when-to-stop-hrt/ Women often have discussions with a health professional and a weigh up their treatment options for symptoms in the menopausal transition before deciding to start HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy, now known as Menopausal Hormone Therapy- MHT). Often one concern is “will I be on this for ever?” or “am I just putting off menopause symptoms […]

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]]> Women often have discussions with a health professional and a weigh up their treatment options for symptoms in the menopausal transition before deciding to start HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy, now known as Menopausal Hormone Therapy- MHT). Often one concern is “will I be on this for ever?” or “am I just putting off menopause symptoms til later?”

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]]> Why Are Midlife Women Turning to Health Coaching? https://wellfemme.com.au/health-coaching-midlife-women/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:17:25 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/health-coaching-midlife-women/ Written by Nurse Julie Dutton. Most of us want to make lasting health changes but have no idea where to start. We’ve tried quick fixes, strict programs and “perfect plans”…

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]]> Written by Nurse Julie Dutton. Most of us want to make lasting health changes but have no idea where to start. We’ve tried quick fixes, strict programs and “perfect plans”…

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]]> What To Expect After Mirena Insertion https://wellfemme.com.au/mirena-insertion-expectations/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:48:17 +0000 https://wellfemme.com.au/mirena-insertion-expectations/ In last year’s post “Mirena and Menopause” we explained how Mirena (the levonorgestrel-containing IUD) is used at perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve decided to try Mirena you’ll also want…

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]]> In last year’s post “Mirena and Menopause” we explained how Mirena (the levonorgestrel-containing IUD) is used at perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve decided to try Mirena you’ll also want…

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