Metluma Community Edit – November 2025
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A Message from Dr Nic
Welcome to our November community update — this month, we’re diving into a topic that’s often confusing but incredibly important: supplements.
There’s a lot of noise out there about what works, what doesn’t, and what might even be harmful — so Jarrah and I are cutting through the hype to share the truth about supplements. From magnesium and vitamin D to herbal blends and adaptogens, we’ll explore which ones actually have an evidence base, how to choose quality over marketing, and when you might not need them at all.
We can’t wait to share this conversation with you.
Warmly,
Dr Nic x
Introducing the Metluma AMA Series
The truth about supplements for peri-/menopause
We’re launching something new — and we’d love you to join us.
Metluma AMA: Ask Me Anything with Dr Nic is a new live, interactive webinar series where I sit down with experts, clinicians, and thought-leaders to tackle the real questions behind modern women’s health. From hormones to hydration, supplements to sleep — these sessions cut through the fads and bring you evidence-based insights you can actually use.
Join Dr Nic Avard and nutritionist Jarrah Eddy for a live Metluma AMA session on Monday, 24 November at 12:30 pm (AEST).
We’ll talk honestly about:
- What supplements actually support women’s wellbeing in midlife
- How to spot clever marketing from real clinical benefits
- The truth about magnesium, blends, and trendy powders
- When you might literally be flushing money down the drain
Ask your questions live — it’s your chance to get real answers from trusted experts.
Community Event
Menopause in Orange — Wed 20 Nov
Join us for a special community evening at Banksia, Orange, on Wednesday 20 November. Hear from Dr Gabrielle Staniforth and Dr Nicole Avard, moderated by Ben Chiarella, followed by a screening of The M-Factor documentary.
What’s included:
Symptom awareness & evidence-based care options
Practical strategies for partners and supporters
Q&A with our doctors
Film screening: The M-Factor
This event is proudly supported by Life Pharmacy.
Community workshops this month.
- Relationships and menopause
- Aging well and menopause
- Movement and menopause
- Supplements and menopause
The latest in research and science.
Research Spotlight
Early research into menopausal hormone therapy (MHT/HRT) and dementia risk is showing promising results — suggesting potential protective effects on brain health when therapy is initiated at the right time.
As always, we’ll keep you updated as more evidence emerges, but this is an exciting area of women’s health that underscores why access to informed care matters.
CMHAA Event – Hormones and Mood
Our recent Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia event, “Hormones and Mood – What We’re Missing,” sparked a powerful discussion on how hormonal shifts influence mental health, mood, and cognition.
What We’re Listening to This Month
Anyone who’s ever listened to Florence + The Machine knows there’s something transcendent about her music — wild, honest, and unapologetically human. Florence’s sound has this rare way of cutting through the noise and landing you right back in your body — powerful yet tender, fierce yet thoughtful. This month, as we strip back the hype and get real about what truly supports women’s health, her music feels like the perfect reminder: strength doesn’t always roar — sometimes it breathes, moves, and builds quietly from within.