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
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.
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
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 👇
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.
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 🧵
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.
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.
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
"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
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
"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
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
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