297 - Getting your voice heard: Christiane’s story of PMDD, endometriosis and menopause
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast · Dr Louise Newson
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Show Notes
Content advisory: this episode discusses themes of suicide and sexual assault.
In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Christiane Gurner, who shares her story of endometriosis and PMDD, highlighting the challenges many women face in getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. Christiane also shares her experiences of IVF and menopause at the age of 42.
The conversation also covers the importance of listening to patients, individualising care and access to the right treatment, as well as the impact of hormone-related conditions on mental health.
Christiane has written about her IVF experiences in the Sydney Morning Herald here (subscription required) and here, and menopause at 42 here. She can be contacted via email at [email protected].
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