Interview - Menopause and Perimenopause: A Conversation with Dr Kafayat Lee

Menopause and perimenopause are talked about often, but not always well understood. Many women experience symptoms without knowing what's happening in their body, or what evidence based options are available to support them.

In this Health Hunter interview, Dr Kafayat Lee, Women's Health GP and Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, explores menopause, perimenopause and broader women's health through a clinical and lifestyle medicine lens. The conversation unpacks the hormonal changes that occur, how symptoms can present differently between individuals, and the treatment options and lifestyle factors, including nutrition, gut health and movement, that can support this stage of life. Further, weight management during menopause is also explored, along with practical ways to approach your health with more clarity and confidence.

Dr Kafayat Lee has qualifications in Women's Health and Reproductive Health, with a special interest in preventative care during perimenopause and menopause, and in supporting neurodiverse women through this life stage.

Read more about Dr Kafayet Lee on her Health Hunter profile.

Watch the full interview here.

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