Defining Health

11/11/2025

This is a very exciting day for women’s health and menopause care in USA, hopefully the flow-on effect will be in all countries 🌸

Watch the full announcement here: https://www.youtube.com/live/x7YJo-Ho2eo

The U.S. FDA has announced it will remove the long-standing black box safety warnings from all hormone therapy creams, pills and other treatments used to ease the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.

These prominent warnings, first introduced more than 20 years ago, claimed hormone therapy could raise the risk of certain cancers, dementia, heart attacks and strokes.

But this week, the FDA confirmed those warnings will be removed following an extensive review of the latest scientific evidence.

“The FDA today is announcing that we are going to stop the fear machine steering women away from this life-changing, even lifesaving treatment,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. “This is based on a robust review of the latest scientific evidence.”

Makary added that it was time for a change, noting that too many women have been “denied or never offered hormone replacement therapy despite its profound short-term and long-term benefits.”

For many women, this represents a significant shift—one that may finally open the door to more informed, balanced conversations with their healthcare providers about whether hormone therapy is a safe and effective option.

Menopause care continues to evolve, and this is a powerful reminder that every woman deserves access to accurate, evidence-based information to make the best decisions for her body and health.

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10/11/2025

28/10/2025

Had a wonderful day on Saturday presenting my Thrive Through Menopause workshop to a room of fantastic women at Speedfit Springwood. If you would like more information on Menopause I am running another workshop on 29th November. Get tickets here: www.defininghealth.com.au

23/10/2025

Introducing my co-presenters for the "Thriving Through Menopause" workshop on Saturday 29th November.

Dr Sarah McDonnell: Dr Sarah is a GP with a special interest in the
management of menopausal symptoms and women’s health in midlife and has a strong interest in women’s wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause.

Shauna Browne: Shauna is a Physiotherapist with strong interest
in pelvic health and women’s healthcare. She is passionate about
empowering women to understand and embrace their bodies holistically,throughout every stage of their life.

Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1836405762069?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/10/2025

Menopause Awareness Month
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07/10/2025

12 Weeks to Christmas: Time to Focus on Your Health!

Can you believe it’s just 12 weeks until Christmas? For many of us, this is the point in the year when energy starts to dip, routines slide, and our best intentions take a back seat to the festive chaos ahead. But here’s the truth, this is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and start feeling your best again.

Twelve weeks is long enough to make a meaningful impact on your energy, mood, body composition, gut health, and overall wellbeing. Small, consistent changes made now can transform how you feel when the holidays roll around, more confident, more vibrant, and ready to enjoy every moment (without the post-Christmas crash).

Whether your goal is to:
Balance hormones and reduce fatigue
Rebuild strength and muscle
Improve gut health and digestion
Support healthy weight management
Or simply feel good again in your own body

…I’m here to help you get there.

Book your consultation today and let’s create a personalised plan to help you finish the year strong, nourished, empowered, and thriving.

✨ Start now. Feel the difference by Christmas.