Tag: menopause
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Introducing the Surgical Menopause Patient Booklet
We’re proud to finally share the first edition of our Surgical Menopause Patient Booklet: “Surgical Menopause: Making Informed Choices, Preparing for Surgery & Recovery – A Guide for Women Considering Ovary Removal & Navigating Life Afterward.” While we are excited to share this milestone, we offer it as a humble contribution – created by women…
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on this often-overlooked disease. Ovarian cancer can be difficult to detect early, and for many, treatment leads to surgical menopause—a life-changing reality that isn’t widely talked about. Whether you’ve been through surgical menopause yourself, know someone at risk, or simply want to spread…
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New Survey Report on Surgical Menopause: Insights and Next Steps
We’re proud to announce the release of our first Surgical Menopause NZ Trust survey report! The survey was conducted between October 2022 and March 2023, prior to the formal establishment of the Surgical Menopause NZ Trust. This important document shares the experiences of people across Aotearoa New Zealand who underwent surgical menopause, highlighting their healthcare…
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Official Statement: Advocating for Better Menopause Care and Treatment Options in New Zealand
Menopause is not a niche issue; it’s a universal reality impacting 50% of the world’s population. In New Zealand alone, over 200,000 women endure severe menopausal symptoms each year. Yet, access to high-quality and effective treatments remains out of reach for many, exacerbated by Pharmac’s recent decision to fund only Mylan estradiol patches, excluding the…
Surgical Menopause New Zealand Trust 