Myths and Misconceptions Regarding Menopause and Menopausal Hormonal Therapy

A/Prof Amanda Vincent

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A/Prof Amanda Vincent

Endocrinologist; Monash Health Menopause Clinic

This article discusses the outcome of research concerning menopause and menopausal hormonal therapy.

Written by A/Prof Amanda Vincent MBBS, BMed Sci, PhD, FRACP

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Amanda Vincent is a clinician researcher working as a Consultant endocrinologist at Monash Health, Melbourne working in the Menopause clinic (including the Early Menopause clinic), Osteoporosis and Clinical Nutrition clinics. She is also a Senior Research Fellow at Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University. Her research interests include women’s health, particularly early/ premature menopause, and health professional/consumer education. She is the President of the Australasian Menopause Society.

 

Click here to download the author’s competing interest statement.

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