PPP 188 - Menopause Part 2 with Jarrah Anderson and Bo Youn Kim

Kristin speaks with two pharmacists working in menopause care: Bo Kim, clinical pharmacist and founder of EmpowHer Menopause in Perth Jarrah Anderson, Clinical Lead at MedCast and member of the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance In this episode Types of menopausal hormone treatment (MHT) When different MHT options are used in perimenopause and menopause. Safety conversations Current thinking on precautions and contraindications, and how to explain risks and benefits clearly. Access and cost in Australia PBS considerations, affordability and opportunities for pharmacist support. Bio‑identical and body‑identical hormones Why it matters for patient communication. Testosterone in menopause care What the evidence says about when it can be used and practical issues with prescribing and access. Non‑hormonal therapies Options for symptom management, including the emerging medicine fezolinetant. Links: Medcast Qhub - quality use of medicines resources - https://medcast.com.au/qhub    Australian Menopause Society Complementary medicines and therapies: options for menopausal symptoms - https://hub.menopause.org.au/Play?pId=3234710f-e5db-4aa1-bff8-ae98449fffad    Guide to MHT/HRT Doses - https://hub.menopause.org.au/Play?pId=6ecead60-db26-4dfc-a662-794d7b39ef59   Jean Hailes  Perimenopause and menopause symptom checklist https://jeanhailes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checklist_TGD.pdf