Pearl - Menopause & Midlife GP Specialists

03/04/2026

Long weekend reading, but make it empowering 📚✨

The right knowledge can completely shift how women experience midlife. When you understand your body, your hormones, and your choices, it stops feeling overwhelming—and starts feeling powerful.

If you’ve got a little extra space this long weekend, here’s a curated list to inform, inspire, and bring a little joy too.

Take this as your sign to pause and invest in yourself.

🧠 For perimenopausal wisdom. Cut through the noise, get the facts.
~ The New Menopause – Dr Mary Claire Haver (whats actually happening in your body, and what you can do about it)
~ Unbreakable – Dr Vonda Wright (a must-read for musculoskeletal health in midlife)
~ Living Well Through The Menopause - Myra Hunter (a CBT-based approach that reminds us how powerful the mind can be)
~ Where Did My Libido Go? - Rosie King (a reassuring, honest take on one of the most common concerns for women)

🌏 For inspiration. Beautiful reminders that strength and compassion can go hand in hand.
~ A Different Kind of Power – Jacinda Ardern
~ This Mum Runs - Jo Pavey

📖 For stories by women, about women. Books that reconnect us with voice, creativity, and taking up space.
~ Untamed – Glennon Doyle
~ When Things Are Alive They Hum - Hannah Bent

🔥 And yes… for pure escapism, because "fairy s**t" absolutely belongs here too. Fantasy, romance, a little spice —sometimes the best medicine is disappearing into another world for a while.
~ The Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
~ From Blood and Ash – Jennifer L. Armentrout

Because here’s the truth:
Education is empowerment.
Stories are connection.
And pleasure—whether intellectual or escapist—is not a luxury. It’s essential.

What are you planning to read this long weekend? Drop your recommendations below — we’d love to hear!

And remember, ladies… everything in moderation. A little knowledge from a great book, paired with a piece chocolate and maybe even a glass of wine, is another wonderful way to nurture yourself this weekend.

04/02/2026

Midlife is prime time for future-proofing bone health. Osteoporosis in your 70's starts in your 40's. Action now can prevent osteoporosis, frailty and fractures. Swipe through to learn more.

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16/11/2025

Body-identical hormone therapy can help bring things back into balance — safely, naturally, and scientifically.
Every woman deserves to understand her options, and this is one of the many TGA-approved therapies our Pearl Menopause doctors rely on to personalise midlife care.

18/10/2025

Menopause is a natural transition - and the way we live can make a powerful difference in our symptoms, long-term health and quality of life.

Small, sustainable lifestyle changes can support your physical and mental wellbeing.

To mark World Menopause Day, we're sharing a series of posts highlighting key areas of lifestyle medicine, as outlined by the International Menopause Society's latest white paper. Let's talk STRESS & RELATIONSHIPS.

# WorldMenopauseDay2025

18/10/2025

Menopause is a natural transition - and the way we live can make a powerful difference in out symptoms, long-term health and quality of life.

Small, sustainable lifestyle changes can support your physical and emotional well being.

To mark this World Menopause Day, we're sharing a series of posts highlighting key areas of lifestyle medicine, as outlined by the International Menopause Society's latest white paper. Let's talk ALCOHOL, SMOKING & SUBSTANCES.

18/10/2025

Menopause is a natural transition - and the way we live can make a powerful difference in our symptoms, long-term health and quality of life.

Small, sustainable lifestyle changes can support your physical and emotional wellbeing.

To mark World Menopause Day, we're sharing a series of posts highlighting key areas of lifestyle medicine, as outlined by the International Menopause Society's latest white paper. Lets talk PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.

17/10/2025

Today, on World Menopause Day, we’re feeling incredibly grateful.

Grateful to work in a field that’s finally getting the attention it deserves.
Grateful to support women through one of the most significant (and too often overlooked) transitions in life.
Grateful to have opened the doors to Pearl — a space built for midlife women to feel heard, informed, and cared for.

It’s a privilege to walk alongside you through the ups, the downs, the hot flushes, and everything in between.

Thank you for trusting us with your stories. We’re here with you — and for you — every step of the way.

Dr Kate & Dr Laura x

17/10/2025

Menopause is a natural transition - and the way we live can make a powerful difference in our symptoms, long-term health and quality of life.

Small, sustainable lifestyle changes can support your physical and emotional wellbeing.

To mark the upcoming World Menopause Day, we're sharing a series of posts highlighting key areas of lifestyle medicine, as outlined in the International Menopause Society's latest white paper. Let's talk HEALTHY EATING.

16/10/2025

Menopause is a natural transition — and the way we live can make a powerful difference in our symptoms, long-term health and quality of life.

Small, sustainable lifestyle changes can support your physical and emotional wellbeing.

To mark the upcoming World Menopause Day, we're sharing a series of posts highlighting key areas of lifestyle medicine, as outlined in the International Menopause Society’s latest white paper. Let's talk SLEEP.

05/10/2025

When it comes to perimenopause, your symptoms tell us far more than lab levels ever could. Here's why routine hormone testing isn't usually necessary (and can sometimes be misleading).

At Pearl our focus is on how you feel, not numbers on paper.

01/10/2025

October is World Menopause Month ✨
This year the theme is 'midlife managed'.

Midlife is layered – career shifts, caring responsibilities, health changes – and
menopause is just one part of the story.

At Pearl we have a privileged and unique opportunity to shape the menopause journey – from early education and diagnosis to compassionate care and long-term support.

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to menopause, but there is practical, evidence-based information and treatment options that are transformational in supporting the whole of you through the transition - your body, your mind, your long term health.

https://www.pearlmenopause.com.au

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/about/world-menopause-month

Midlife managed, with confidence October is World Menopause Month. This year, we’re shining a light on midlife and how menopause fits in. We’ve got tips,…

29/09/2025

Menopause can sneak in with some unexpected changes - and your heart health is one of them. As oestrogen declines, your risk for cardiovascular disease rises. Learn how to protect your heart and stay strong through every stage of midlife and beyond.

https://www.pearlmenopause.com.au/book-consultation