Women in Brisbane seeking reliable information about perimenopause recently gathered for the “In Her Prime: Health & Hormones After 40” seminar — a community education event focused on hormonal health, energy, confidence and wellbeing during midlife.
MedSurg Weight Loss was proud to be represented at this event, with Dr Janice Kiem, Women’s Health Doctor at MedSurg Hawthorne, attending as a guest speaker to share medical insights into perimenopause and hormonal health after 40.
Perimenopause can begin years before menopause and is often associated with symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, mood changes, and difficulty maintaining metabolic health. Unfortunately, many women feel under-supported or unsure where to seek appropriate care.
This Brisbane-based seminar was designed to bridge that gap, providing women aged 40 and over with practical, evidence-based information to help them better understand what is happening in their bodies — and what can be done about it.
The seminar was held on Saturday, 13 September 2025, at the Morningside Wellness Centre, Hawthorne, and brought together local health professionals with expertise in women’s health, nutrition, behaviour change and fitness.
The event created a supportive, informative environment where attendees could learn about:
Expert Guest Speakers
The seminar featured three expert speakers offering complementary perspectives on women’s health after 40:
Together, the panel highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to perimenopause care — combining medical assessment, nutrition, behaviour change and physical activity.
As a women’s health doctor with a strong interest in perimenopause, metabolic health and weight regulation, Dr Janice Kiem discussed how hormonal changes after 40 can significantly impact body composition, appetite regulation, insulin sensitivity and overall wellbeing.
She emphasised the importance of:
For many attendees, hearing a Brisbane-based doctor speak openly about perimenopause helped normalise symptoms that are often dismissed or misunderstood.
Events like In Her Prime play a vital role in improving perimenopause awareness in Brisbane, empowering women to seek appropriate care earlier and advocate for their health.
By addressing hormonal health proactively, women can reduce the long-term impact of perimenopause on metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, bone health and quality of life.
At MedSurg Weight Loss Brisbane, our team supports women through perimenopause with:
If you’re experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and are looking for a perimenopause doctor in Brisbane, we encourage you to explore our women’s health and medical weight loss services or book an appointment with Dr Janice Kiem.
