S1E6: Managing the Health Risks Associated with Menopause

Dr.Sarah Borwein

Dr. Sarah Borwein is a Canadian GP who has spent much of her career serving the diverse population of Hong Kong. With a passion for public health and infectious diseases, she has remained at the forefront of the fight against pandemics such as COVID-19. Additionally, she has a strong commitment to women's health, which she began cultivating as a young doctor while working at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. During her time there, she provided care at the Women's MidLife Clinic and was a member of the Sexual Assault Crisis response team.

To this day, Dr. Borwein continues to advocate for women at every stage of their lives. Most recently, she was appointed to the board of the Karen Leung Foundation, which works to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers in Hong Kong.

Did you know 47 million people reach the age of menopause each year? The decline of estrogen in our bodies comes with debilitating symptoms, as well as numerous health risks to the heart, bones, and brain.

While treatments exist to offset these risks, fear and misinformation have skewed perceptions of what can be life-saving treatments. In this week's episode, we sort through the science of menopause with Dr. Sarah Borwein of Beacon Medical.

Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or others impacted by menopause. Evidence-based research, education and CPD training is available, and we want to hear from you about your experiences. Head over to themenopausespace.com, email podcast@themenopausespace.com or WhatsApp us on +852 5688 8281

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