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Menodoctor, 6/33 Hairini Street, Hairini, Tauranga (2026)

25/01/2026

Testosterone therapy can be genuinely life-changing for some women in perimenopause and post-menopause — I’ve seen it first-hand many times.

It can help improve libido and s*x drive - but women also often report it helps their energy, motivation and overall sense of wellbeing.

Yet testosterone therapy remains one of the most misunderstood areas within menopause care and continues to create controversy and confusion.

Here in New Zealand, women currently have access to two testosterone options:

• Androfeme — the only testosterone product designed specifically for women. It is licensed by Medsafe for use in women, but is not funded by PHARMAC. It costs around $150 - $200 every 3 months.

• Testogel — a testosterone gel designed for men, but prescribed off-licence in small doses to women both here in NZ and internationally. Testogel is fully funded by PHARMAC for men and women.

Male testosterone products like Testogel have been prescribed to women for many years around the world. Using such products is also supported by international guidelines, including those from the British Menopause Society.

https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/08-BMS-TfC-Testosterone-replacement-in-menopause-DEC2022-A.pdf

Women often respond differently to different testosterone products – which is why choice is so important. Some do brilliantly on Androfeme. Others feel much better on Testogel.

PHARMAC is reviewing whether they should fund Androfeme. I recently found out that they are seeking feedback from women here in NZ who have used testosterone — now or in the past.

So they can make the right decision, PHARMAC need to hear a balanced and representative range of views from women in NZ who have used Androfeme, Testogel or both.

So if you have used any of these testosterone products, please share your feedback with PHARMAC via the website address below – And please do it soon! Because the feedback closes on 30th January!

Https://Pharmac.govt.nz/testosterone

26/11/2025

Most health insurers aren’t doing much for menopause.
But nib New Zealand is different.

Not only did they partner with me to launch their meno care programme— giving every nib members free access to my expert menopause video guide via the nib app — they’ve also invited me to give several menopause talks and seminars to their corporate members across Aotearoa too.

But do you want to know the best part of all?

This whole partnership started because of a man who cares about menopause ❤️

Thank you Richard Linley from nib for reaching out to me and making all this magic happen.

I am so proud to work with nib and help women and workplaces understand menopause.

If you are an nib member and want free access to the meno care programme, you can access this via the mynib app here:
https://vist.ly/4g6jy

And if you’re not with nib, you can purchase my menopause video guide via the menodoctor website here:
https://vist.ly/4g6jx

11/11/2025

It's not every day you find a man in politics happy to talk about hot flushes and hormone therapy — but that’s exactly what happened when I met up with Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell MP recently.

I came prepared — Menodoctor leaflet in one hand, cupcakes in the other.

We sat down and chatted about menopause here in Aotearoa — how it impacts women, their families, and the workplace.

We talked about what women want and how we can make expert menopause care more accessible to all.

It’s very early days in this kōrero — but every big change starts somewhere.

And how good is it to see a man in politics standing up for menopause?! 💪

Huge thanks to Sam for being so open and engaged - and willing to talk about something that matters to so many.

04/11/2025

For all women on Estradot brand patches here in NZ...

Over the past few months, some women using Estradot estrogen patches in NZ have noticed issues. These include:

- Their previous symptoms returning

- The patches not sticking well

- New skin irritation at the site of patch placement.

This is not affecting everyone - many women are not having any issues at all.

So this is not across the board and doesn't mean NZ women should all stop using Estradot brand patches!

But there may be some issues with certain batches and this is affecting some women.

Sandoz (the manufacturer of Estradot) have tested several batches, including the ones that have received the most reports (96622 and 96707).

So far, they say there are no issues with the product.

But some women are reporting otherwise...

If you think you may be having issues with your Estradot patches - then you should do the following:

➡️ Let Medsafe and Sandoz know what you’re experiencing

Email Medsafe: recalls@health.govt.nz

Email Sandoz: mi.new_zealand@sandoz.com or adverse.event.nz@sandoz.com

➡️ Talk to your pharmacist about switching to a different Estradot batch or a different patch brand (such as Mylan)

➡️ Reach out to your doctor for an appointment - you may be able to switch to a different type of estrogen (eg gel or pills)

But above all - Trust your instincts
You know your body best.

I have written much more information and advice on my website here:
https://vist.ly/4crhq

And I recently spoke on RNZ about the issue here:

https://vist.ly/4crhp

25/10/2025

I’ve given a lot of menopause talks in many different places – but never at a Marae before.

So it was really special to be invited to one in Rotorua recently to speak about the role of HRT in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause.

The event was part of a programme organised by Priscilla Te Hau. She is the creator of Te Ohomauri Innovations and the TOI Wāhine Framework – an incredible kaupapa designed to empower wāhine (women) through their ruahinetanga (menopause) by revitalising Māori and Indigenous practices.

Having a strong cultural and spiritual connection can play such a powerful role in supporting women through this stage of life.

In the western world, we are not good at celebrating women’s biology – especially menopause.

But traditional Māori culture has a very different perspective: one that honours this phase as a time of growth, wisdom, and transition.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all view menopause this way?

There is much we can learn from each other.

The medical world can learn from the deep respect, connection, and spirituality within Māori traditions.

And we can share medical knowledge and tools, like HRT, so that all women have access to every option available.

At the moment though, that’s not the reality.

Māori women seeking help with their menopause symptoms are significantly more likely to be prescribed non-hormonal medications like antidepressants or sleeping pills, instead of being offered HRT, when compared to non-Māori women

(source here: https://vist.ly/4braw )

That’s not good enough.

Because every woman deserves to understand ALL her options – cultural, spiritual, and medical – so she can choose the path that gives her the best menopause possible.

To read more about the TOI Wāhine Framework and the amazing work that Priscilla is doing, see the link below:

https://vist.ly/4brax

18/10/2025

6 years ago, I almost stopped being a doctor.

I thought I wasn’t capable of doing it anymore.

I'd just turned 40.

I thought it was burnout — but my job wasn't any more stressful than before.
I thought it was some kind of illness — but every blood test, scan, and specialist appointment came back “normal.”

I had no answers.
And eventually, I thought quitting was the only one.

My life nearly took a huge and terrible detour that I would have regretted forever.

This is how powerful perimenopause can be.

It doesn’t matter how smart, strong or happy you are - this life phase can derail everything,

I was lucky.
I eventually figured out what was going on and got the right support for me.

Many women aren’t so lucky.

I see women like this everyday - and I see myself back then.

They sit in my consulting room and cry for the life they should be having.
The life they WERE having before hormones took over.

This phase is all about change.
Women need support to make sure the change is a positive not negative one.

Sometimes leaving your job is a good thing.
But it can also be the worst decision you ever make.

I look back on the person I was 6 years ago and I feel sad for her - because she had no idea what was happening and was blaming herself instead.

Perimenopause nearly ended my career - then ironically, she gave me a better one instead.
I’m glad I kept being a doctor.
And even more glad that I became a menopause doctor.

If you are struggling in your job, as well as making sure:
- its not a health condition
- or burn-out
- or a job that's not serving you well anymore...

Please also make sure it's not your hormones.

Get support for yourself here:
https://vist.ly/4av4p

And support for your workplace here:
https://vist.ly/4av4n

Happy World Menopause Day!!
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14/10/2025

Our men don’t change around perimenopause and menopause — we do.

I didn’t realise it at the time.
But looking back, I can now see how much perimenopause changed me — how I felt, how I reacted, how I saw my husband 💔

It wasn’t his fault.
And it wasn’t mine either.
It was perimenopause.

Once we both understood that, everything changed for the better.
That’s what inspired us to start Menodoctor ❤️

It’s also why we are on a mission to help more men understand what’s really going on during this phase in women’s lives.

I’ve created two resources to help this happen:

🧠 A poster to spark conversation
🎤 A workplace talk called “The Beginner’s Guide to Menopause”

You can download the poster as part of my free World Menopause Day toolkit via the Menodoctor@work or here:
https://menodoctoratwork.com/pages/wmd

And if you would like me to come give a talk to the men in your workplace or organisation, then reach out via my website contact page

Let’s talk about menopause — together ❤️

13/10/2025

Help get Androfeme funded!

Androfeme is a testosterone cream designed specifically for women.

It’s the only testosterone product out there like this - all the others are designed for men.

Most of these male testosterone products are fully funded here in New Zealand - but Androfeme (the only female one) is not.

Women can use a male product in small doses - but not all doctors are comfortable to prescribe this type of testosterone to women - and not all women are keen to use it!

So giving women (and their doctors), the option of a fully funded female specific testosterone is therefore a good idea :-)

Please sign the petition below asking Pharmac to consider funding Androfeme!

https://vist.ly/4a8e2

03/09/2025

Did you know that women's bodies are covered in testosterone receptors—including our cl****is?

Testosterone plays a huge role in our s*xual pleasure - it has been shown to increase blood supply to the cl****is… which is one reason it can boost or**sm intensity.

Not many prescriptions can boast benefits like that!

Back in May, I delivered a testosterone talk in Tauranga, unsure if anyone would show up.

The room was packed.

Women are keen to learn more about this helpful hormone.
And I'm keen to tell them!

So I’m now bringing the testosterone talk online and doing a live webinar with Q&A on 18th September at 7:30pm.
The talk will also be recorded so everyone will be sent a link after the talk, in case you can't make the live event.

We’ll deep dive into:
- What testosterone does in the female body and brain
- How levels change over time
- Safe and effective testosterone therapy for perimenopause and post-menopause

If you’re curious about what this hormone is all about, come join me. This is your chance to get facts, not myths—straight from a menopause specialist.

Tickets are $39 and you can get them from:
www.menodoctor.com/tickets

See you there 🙂

30/08/2025

This time last week, me and my hubby Dan were at the Menopause Best Life event in my home town of Tauranga.

I felt so proud to have him by my side - ‘manning’ our Menodoctor exhibition stand with me.

I gave a talk about the impact of Menopause in the workplace. A topic very close to my heart ❤️

I’ve heard from too many women over the years how their menopause symptoms messed with their job.
It’s what inspired me to create Menodoctor at Work - a service dedicated to talks, training and support around menopause in the workplace:
www.menodoctoratwork.com

Being at the event also meant I got to meet up with some wonderful women who’ve also made menopause their mission:

Dr Wai Tze Cheng from www.menopausecarenz.com
Dr Aggie Them www.aggieog.com
Jenna and Leigh from www.meno-me.com
Dr Wendy Sweet from www.mymenopausetransformation.com
Sofie from www.scandi.co.nz

The hall may have been a bit chilly - but I could definitely feel the warmth in the room!

Thanks to Anna Veale from www.freshcoaching.me for hosting and Tracey Finch from www.traceyfinchart.com for her photography skills.

And a big thanks to Sara Llewellyn-Evans for pulling this all together.
www.menopause-bestlife.nz

25/08/2025

Last week I had the pleasure of delivering another menopause webinar for the awesome staff at Air New Zealand.

This time I focussed on the role of HRT, as well as herbs and supplements that can be helpful around perimenopause and postmenopause.

The feedback from attendees has been great!...

✨ “I found the whole session informative and really enjoyed it. I feel more informed and re-assured about HRT.”

✨ “Honestly, I can’t pinpoint just one thing — the entire session was incredibly informative. I’ve come away with so much insight and a real urge to share it with others. Menopause really is a battle, and sessions like these are so valuable. It can be a confusing and sometimes scary time, so having clear, supportive information makes a huge difference.”

Thank you, Air New Zealand for leading the way in supporting menopause in the workplace.

👉 If your organisation wants to get on board and show your women you care about menopause - you can reach out to me via my website below:

https://menodoctoratwork.com/
🥰

23/08/2025

This man cares about menopause.

And he also happens to be my husband 💖

Myself and Dan spent the whole day yesterday at the event in Tauranga celebrating all things menopause.

There weren’t many men there - and I was so proud that one of them was mine 🥰

Thank you Dan for always being by my side.
I couldn’t do any of this without you ###

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