Coming soon

Menopause

Constant noise, misinformation and disinformation associated with menopause has created an environment that impacts on beliefs, decision making and treatment choices for many women. This complexity highlights the unique opportunity for primary health care nurses to educate women about medication options for menopause.  This range of education and resources can help nurses to provide the best current evidence-based care and advice.

Resources

Clinical Guide (coming soon)

A point-of-care resource that provides a consolidated summary of advanced clinical practices and management to facilitate practical and efficient care.

Decision aid (coming soon)

This health professional-mediated decision aid improves understanding of the treatment options available for women with menopause symptoms and helps support decision-making and appropriate choices.

Breast Cancer Risk visual aid (developed with Alliance member Jean Hailes - coming soon)

For patients who are fearful or unsure about the breast cancer risk associated with menopause hormone therapy, this visual aid supports health professionals to convey the evidence and statistics in a relatable way that puts risk into perspective.

Quick Reference Guide (coming September 2026)

This new support tool is designed to help nurses provide guidance and counselling on the risks and benefits of MHT options, in line with up-to-date evidence, side effects, and practical application tips.

Resources to share with patients

Jean Hailes, the leading consumer organisation supporting women's health in Australia, and a Quality Use of Medicines Alliance member, provides practical support for women seeking menopause information and advice.

Application of MHT factsheet (developed with Alliance member Jean Hailes - coming soon)

A resource to support consumers to use MHTs safely and effectively, building confidence, adherence and correct application technique.

Testosterone factsheet (developed with Alliance member Jean Hailes - coming soon)

A consumer-friendly, evidence-based factsheet that counters misinformation and clarifies expectations about testosterone.  It provides information on efficacy, side effects, testing, monitoring and when therapy may or may not be suitable

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