Hair loss. It can be one of the distressing things about the menopause journey. Even if it doesn’t shed it often loses its lustrous, glossy volume. We’re sorry to be the bearers of bad news and we totally understand the frustration. Indeed,  there’s a reason our hair has earned the common moniker ‘crowning glory’. Personally, I’ve ..read more

Thinning hair – its causes and treatments by David Roe A dear friend once asked my thoughts on hair thinning. To be honest, there are many considerations. First, let’s chat about a few of the most important. The stuff we know and experience. Hair is a woman’s crowning glory for good reason. It adorns her, it can make her feel incredible or conversely, terribly self-conscious, inadequate, and insecure. Hair thinning and loss is generally associated as a male problem. But did you know approximately a third of all women experience this is some shape or form throughout their lives? Hair loss, w ..read more

Podcast Episode The lovely Chelcey Salinger IAT is a certified trichologist and hair loss specialist at the Australian Trichology Centre in Sydney and Adelaide. As well as that she’s the executive director for the International Association of Trichologists – phew! Chelcey specialises in hair loss, baldness, alopecia areata, hair breakage, hair damage, psoriasis and other scalp problems. Chelcey’s involved in trichologist education, tutoring students around the world and supervising the clinical training of students in Australia and New Zealand. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Move ..read more

Picture this: I’m in my 20s and while out on the town people are coming up and stroking my hair. Apparently, it looks so healthy and glossy they feel it’s ‘strokeable’. Twenty-four hours later I’ve acquired head injuries and that ‘strokeable’ hair had to be shaved. Subsequently, I needed to wear a wig for several months. (But that’s a tale for another day!) The point of sharing this story is that the loss of my locks was far more injurious than my wounds at the time. I’ve also worked with lots of women who have lost their hair through chemotherapy. And many have said that losing their hair ..read more

Podcast Episode In this episode, we talk about 00:00 Introduction 01:02 A Time Of Massive Skin Changes 01:43 The Estrogen Factor 02:16 Skin Density, Plumpness & Hydration 04:09 What Are Collagen & Elastin? 05:30 What Is Hyaluronic Acid? 07:20 Argh:!Dehydration, Sensitivity, Crepey Skin, Itchy Skin, Pigmentation & Acne 12:54 Skin 101 14:33 The Layers Of The Skin 17:20 15 Ways To Look After Your Skin During Peri & Post-Menopause Episode Resources: Read: 6 Ways To Tame Itchy Skin here Read: How To Soothe Ichy Skin (including your va-jay-jay) here Read: How To Have Fabulous Ski ..read more

Great skin after age 40? Yes! As we enter the meno years, along with the mood swings and hot flushes can come massive changes in your skin.  The drop in estrogen (estradiol) that’s a hallmark of the perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause leads to a dryer, thinner skin. Indeed, wrinkles emerge on a complexion that was once smooth and plump.  What’s more, this happens all over your body, not just your face. This is because estrogen controls how thick our skin is, its moisture content (estrogen’s our juice!) and how well our blood flows to the skin.  Other changes that may ha ..read more

Podcast Episode Takeaways The Menoverse is the world of menopause which is super-relevant for all women from their mid-30s. The Menoverse and Millennopause are real. So, let’s get educated. Peri aka perimenopause begins earlier than you might think and it’s not a one-and-done overnight experience. The key to a smoother ride is understanding the hormonal changes and symptoms associated with peri. In this episode, we talk about: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Menoverse, Millennopause and Peri 02:03 Who Are Millennials? And Gen Xers? 04:02 Changes Can Your Begin In Your 30s 05:11 Peri Symptoms 06:0 ..read more

A panic attack. If you’ve never had one count yourself lucky, but bear in mind that no one is immune. We’ve been travelling through trying times with a pandemic and cost of living crisis so if you were ever going to have a panic attack or suffer from ‘anxiety’ the time is now! And it’s doubly challenging if you’re going through perimenopause / menopause. So, let us say right here: You. Are. Not. Alone. To that end, do you need a sounding board? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. What is a panic attack? A panic attack comes on suddenly and is a very intense feeling of fear and anxiety. As a ..read more

Professor Kulkarni received an Order of Australia (AM) in 2019 for her services to Medicine. In 2024, she received two prestigious awards from The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP): the Ian Simpson Award for “the most outstanding contributions to clinical psychiatry through service to patients and the community” and the RANZCP Senior Research Award, for “the most significant contribution to psychiatric research in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand over the preceding five years”. As you can imagine Professor Kulkarni is a very busy woman and her knowledge and w ..read more

It seems like everybody is talking about menopause these days. And that’s a gooooood thing! But menopause itself comes after a transitional time known as perimenopause or peri (as many are calling it now). What’s more, peri can sneak up on the unsuspecting! What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause generally starts when you’re in your 40s, but for some women, it can begin in your 30s. Genetics and medical issues can play a role. Furthermore, perimenopause isn’t an overnight occurrence. On average, it lasts about four years but it can go on for over a decade. Peri occurs because your ovaries b ..read more