Menopause information overload: how to make sense of it
Menopause has moved from whispered conversations to viral content. Social media feeds are full of advice, supplements, symptom lists and personal stories. But when information is everywhere, how do women know what to trust?
Join A/Prof Michelle Peate as she explores how women navigate menopause information in an era of overload. Drawing on research in decision science and women’s health, she will unpack why conflicting advice can feel overwhelming, how marketing and algorithms shape what we see, and what “evidence-based” really means. This session will offer practical tools to help women make sense of menopause conversations and have more confident, informed discussions with their healthcare providers.
Because more talk about menopause is a good start - but evidence, context and values must guide the rest.
Bio
A/Prof Michelle Peate is a behavioural scientist at the University of Melbourne and President of the Australian Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Her research focuses on how people make complex reproductive health decisions, including menopause care. She develops evidence-based decision support tools and studies how information, emotions and healthcare systems shape women’s choices. Michelle is passionate about helping people navigate health information confidently and make informed, values-aligned decisions.
Event
Wednesday 13 May, 8:00 pm @Quarterhouse, 693 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008
Also speaking at this location at 6:00 pm is Professor Garron Dodd
