Health Events in Geelong

An educational evening for GPs and specialists exploring the latest evidence-based strategies to support women through the menopausal transition. Leading experts in women’s health, endocrinology, and exercise physiology will examine the hormonal changes of menopause and their implications for muscle mass, bone density, joint health, and long-term metabolic outcomes. This session will focus on translating emerging research into practical, multidisciplinary care pathways to help women maintain strength, function, and quality of life during and beyond menopause. Gain clinical insights on: The hormonal drivers of musculoskeletal change during perimenopause and menopause, The impact of oestrogen decline on sarcopenia, osteoporosis, tendon health, and metabolic function, Evidence-based use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and its role in preserving muscle and bone, Why strength training is vital: mechanisms, dosing principles, and clinical recommendations, Integrating exercise physiology into patient management plans, Identifying red flags: fracture risk, rapid functional decline, and high-risk phenotypes