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PPP 188 - Menopause Part 2 with Jarrah Anderson and Bo Youn Kim

PPP 188 - Menopause Part 2 with Jarrah Anderson and Bo Youn Kim14 mar34 min

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