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In this episode of PodMD, Endocrinologist A/Prof Kevin Lee will be discussing the topic of Peri-Menopause with Dr Pritinesh Singh and Caroline Chaplin. They discuss what peri-menopause is, common presentations and case scenarios, how GPs can provide support for their patients, and more. Resource: A Practitioner's Toolkit for Managing Menopause (source: Monash University)
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