Date: Tuesday 18th January 2022 @Hawkes Bay Hockey, Park Island

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start of talk

Come and support the Hawkes Bay Hockey Masters Womens 35s and 45s. All profits towards getting us to the National Masters Hockey Tournament in Tauranga, February 2022

Menopause is commonly known as 'hell-pause' and has many negative connotations. In our 40's and 50's women have gained a wealth of experience throughout all aspects of their lives and should be able to thrive. Losing control and understanding of our body and mind secondary to these hormonal changes challenges this.

We will review what hormones are, oestrogen and its effect on all aspects of our body, and I will talk openly about personal issues women just don't talk about. Sex, vaginas, libido, hot flushes, incontinence and vaginal moisturisers will be discussed throughout the evening. Most importantly, we will cover what options are available to support women.

Management options include diet, lifestyle, medications (both hormonal and non-hormonal ( and knowledge). You will be given the confidence to have hormone replacement therapy if it's right for you, and understand how for most women benefits do actually outweigh risks.

Dr Samantha is a GP, who lives and breathes womens health. She runs a womens health clinic in Napier and offers consults to women all over NZ, she has contacts worldwide to enable she practices holistic progressive medicine and is passionate about furthering medical education (to clinicians and patients), and working with the Hawkes Bay community. She strives to enable women to be empowered to take control of their health, and when things are not going to plan to look at alternative strategies and reassess.

There will be opportunities to ask questions on the night, nibbles, and a glass of wine, plus some giveaways. If you have any questions prior, you can confidentially email events@femalegp.co.nz

Hockey and Menopause??? Samantha has been part of Hawkes Bay Hockey and Master Hockey for a number of years. She sees how beneficial sport is as part of the community, and wellbeing, and wants to enable all Masters hockey players to attend where cost isn't a barrier. She has seen the opportunity to shout to all about menopause and midlife, and with the support of her hockey team, feels this is an ideal opportunity for her first public speaking event.

***COVID PASSPORT MANDATORY FOR ENTRY***

Further information:

https://www.facebook.com/FemaleGP

www.femalegp.co.nz

https://hockeynz.co.nz/get-involved/masters/