Healthtalk Australia

Real-life multimedia health and illness experiences + evidence-based, plain language health info. @RMIT @Sydney_Uni @MCHRImonash @UNSW

[Healthtalk Australia @HealthtalkAus]

If you or someone you know is experiencing #fertility problems or going through fertility treatment, this resource is for you.

25 women & gender diverse people presumed female at birth have generously shared the stories of their fertility journey.

https://t.co/dk96fSIfBj

[Healthtalk Australia @HealthtalkAus]

New paper from our research with @EquallyWell_AU - a critical review of research on mental health consumer perspectives on their physical health. We found little work directly examines consumers' views & even less is co-produced, limiting understanding of consumers' needs.

[Dr Rhonda Garad Difficult by Design @RhondaGarad]

Are you a woman that withdrew $10k of your superannuation once or twice during covid?
We would love to talk with you.
Pls DM us
#women
#equity

[Healthtalk Australia @HealthtalkAus]

The ABC’s science program Catalyst is looking for people to share their experiences of premature #menopause / POI (all causes) as part of a documentary exploring the science of menopause and available treatment approaches. Filming in Nov, details below. @ABCscience

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7. Links to further resources & info (including a list of #menopause clinics) for women with early #menopause: https://t.co/BkMzunLTHk

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On World #Menopause Day, a reminder of the fantastic early #menopause resources developed by Healthtalk Australia, @MCHRImonash & @CreWhirl - for women a lived experience resource, Question Prompt List & Ask EM app, for clinicians a digital resource and care plans! Links 👇

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6. Downloadable, evidence-based management care plan for #POI:
https://t.co/J2Yr3m8TGe

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A summary of the achievements & impact of the early #menopause research translation project between @MCHRImonash and @SGSC_RMIT researchers + @HealthtalkAus is at the link & thread below. HTA is proud to contributed to this work strengthening healthcare for people with EM.

[MCHRI @MCHRImonash]

Read the impact of our @nhmrc Partnership Project: Early Menopause: Implementation Research using the Experiences and Perspectives of #Women & Health Professionals to Translate Evidence into Practice. Final Report 👉 https://t.co/kg9A94hVti 🧵

[A/Prof Mike Armour @drmikenz]

Case study req. A journalist from 9 Honey is looking for two case studies related to menstual health and how a lack of education on menstruation and conditions such as endometriosis can impact peoples lives. Interview via phone in OZ tomorrow or Thu. Pls DM me if you can help.

[Healthtalk Australia @HealthtalkAus]

Fantastic to chat to the Good Health Down South #SRH network about our new #Infertility & Fertility Treatment digital resource this morning! Thanks for the opportunity @whisewomen! @CreWhirl @SGSC_RMIT @MCHRImonash @VARTAVic

[Healthtalk Australia @HealthtalkAus]

Our colleagues at @CreWhirl have been busy! Check out the latest newsletter to find out about their latest work on #infertility, #PCOS and early #menopause - including the launch of our @HealthtalkAus Experiences of #Infertility and Fertility Treatment resource.

[Healthtalk Australia @HealthtalkAus]

Helpful piece by Dr Karin Hammarberg to help people decide about egg freezing, a procedure that is growing in popularity but, as she argues, is more akin to a lottery than an insurance policy. @CreWhirl @jacanab https://t.co/mKPg3yeWZ1 via @ConversationEDU

[Healthtalk Australia @HealthtalkAus]

"Could this be Premature Ovarian Insufficiency?" Great overview of #POI from @MedicalRepublic with links to recommended resources at the end, including Healthtalk Australia's website on early #menopause experiences. @MCHRImonash https://t.co/A6cGkW7AO9

[Healthtalk Australia @HealthtalkAus]

The people we spoke to shared their opinions & perspectives on how they felt health practitioners, fertility clinics & the health system could better support others undergoing fertility treatment.

What has your experience of #fertility services been like? #fertilitytalk

[Healthtalk Australia @HealthtalkAus]

"I think we both had this picture of what it would mean to have a donor that we knew that could be like a special uncle or play an important role in our children’s life. But I think at some point it became a little bit complicated..."

- Max on #donor conception
#fertilitytalk

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To hear more advice from people at different stages of their fertility journeys visit our new Experiences of Infertility & Fertility Treatment resource https://t.co/Bolck0Vm2W

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Advice for others experiencing #infertility or treatment:

~ Don't wait too long
~ Become your own expert
~ Discuss & plan
~ Become your own advocate
~ Have realistic expectations
~ Maintain other interests
~ Look after your mental health & your relationship if you have a partner