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06/07/2025

It is not uncommon for women to get an increase in headaches or migraines during the menopause transition. Fluctuating hormones can play havoc with migraines, especially in those women who get headaches associated with menstrual cycle changes. There are many options for treatment and this does sometimes require a combination of therapies. As with all headaches, try to optimise sleep, movement, healthy and regular meals and reduce stress. There are many treatments available for acute headaches and options to prevent headaches. Hormonal treatment options can also help many women. I recommend seeking an experienced health practitioner to help you navigate the options and improve this silent but disabling symptom of menopause.

30/06/2025

I am excited to be extending my working hours and have increased availability to see new patients at Juno Specialists in Richmond. I am a Melbourne GP with a special interest in assisting women navigate perimenopause and menopause. I aim to work collaboratively with women to help them make an informed choice about what is right for them at this transition.

18/06/2025

Did you know that bowel cancer rates are increasing in young people in Australia? It is now recommended to start screening from age 45 and you can request your free kit online at ncsr.gov.au. It is a simple, quick and painless test that you do in the comfort of your own home. These kits are screening tests for people without symptoms. If you have concerning symptoms like abdominal pain, blood in poo, change in bowel habit or weight loss, you should see your GP instead.

30/04/2025

Great news if you are on Slinda as it will be on the PBS from May 1st. This means it will cost just over $31 for a 3 month supply which is a big change from the private script price. You will need to get a new PBS script from your prescriber after May 1 to ensure you don’t pay the old price.

27/04/2025

A new guideline has been released by the British Menopause Society that has suggested concerns around potential for Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy to impact the absorption of hormones taken by mouth (tablets, capsules etc). The concern is that these hormones may become less effective so there are recommendations to consider altering the hormone regime. If this is your situation, I would recommend checking with your doctor about whether any changes need to be made. Guideline is here:https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/23-BMS-TfC-Use-of-incretin-based-therapies-APRIL2025-C.pdf

13/04/2025

Very excited to announce that I will be able to reopen up bookings for new patients from May 26th at Juno Specialists in Richmond. I love being able to help women through the perimenopausal and menopausal transition but have been booked out for some time. I am really excited to be able to increase my capacity by joining the team of amazing clinicians at . You can go to my website drcassiekenna.com.au to be added to the wait list and notified when these bookings officially open up in a few weeks.

29/08/2023

I am presenting this free session for anyone interested

Boroondara local and women's health GP, Dr Cassie Kenna, will delve into perimenopause and menopause in this free online session.

14/08/2023

If you are a woman experiencing the perimenopause or menopause transition, you may be interested in my new online mindfulness course. As a doctor and meditation teacher, I have drawn on all my skills to create this tool to empower women by teaching them well researched mindfulness techniques. This is a 4 week online mindfulness course suitable for beginners and those wanting a refresher. Enrol on my website and link is in the bio.

04/08/2023

https://www.drcassiekenna.com.au/articles/low-libido-and-testosterone-for-women

One of the common problems that I see in my practice is lowered libido in women in their 40s and 50s. For some women, this is not a problem but for others it can cause significant distress. Libido can be affected by a number of factors including (and not limited to!): energy levels and sleep

31/07/2023

Some of you may know I am a GP with a special interest in women’s health and more specifically, in management of perimenopause and menopause. I am also a registered meditation teacher with Meditation Australia. I am excited to be launching my 4 week online course next week - Mindfulness for the Menopause Transition. So many women are keen for lifestyle tools to help them at this time and mindfulness is something women tell me they want to learn about. Keep an eye out on this page or sign up on my mailing list on my website drcassiekenna.com.au to be notified when it opens.