Tonight on ABC, tune in for a groundbreaking Catalyst episode, where host Myf Warhurst dives deep into the world of menopause.
Myf seeks to understand this significant life event, its symptoms, and the available treatments for the millions of women who experience it.
Menopause affects approximately half of the global population. If you are a partner, child, colleague, or friend of a middle-aged woman, you too might be impacted by this natural phenomenon. So why is menopause still a mystery to many and often brushed under the rug?
Myf takes on the challenge to find the answers to pressing questions: What exactly is menopause? What are its symptoms? And what can women do to alleviate them?
Guided by Ali and Cameron Daddo, Myf discovers the wide range of menopausal experiences for women and their partners. As she grapples with sleeplessness and anxiety, Myf consults a specialist GP who confirms her suspicions: she’s perimenopausal and bracing for significant hormonal changes.
Eager to learn more about the effects of menopause on her body and mind, Myf meets with experts for a comprehensive Hormones 101 lesson. She also delves into the booming market for menopausal treatments, including natural and herbal remedies, and demystifies their marketing claims.
Myf then considers the controversial hormone replacement therapy (HRT). A 2002 study infamously linked HRT to breast cancer, raising concerns among women. But what are the risks today, and do the benefits outweigh them?
To wrap up her journey, Myf catches up with her good friend, Rhonda Burchmore, who has transitioned to post-menopause, for a glimpse of life on the other side.
