Links
The internet is full of menopause information — some excellent, some not so reliable. To save you the guesswork, here are trusted websites that offer honest, evidence-based information and support to help you work out what’s right for you.
General menopause information
Balance Menopause
→Dr Louise Newson’s free library of evidence-based articles, symptom guides and a symptom-tracking app. A great starting point for understanding your symptoms and treatment options.
The Menopause Charity
→Clear, doctor-reviewed information on symptoms, treatment and getting the right support. Written to cut through the confusion and help you feel confident about your choices.
Australasian Menopause Society
→The professional body for NZ & Australia, with practical patient fact sheets you can download. Its resources are locally relevant and reflect the care standards used here.

British Menopause Society
→The UK’s leading specialist society, setting the standard for menopause care and guidance. A trusted source of evidence-based information for both patients and clinicians.

Women’s Health Concern
→The patient arm of the British Menopause Society — trusted, easy-to-read fact sheets. Covers menopause alongside wider women’s health topics in plain language.
The Menopause Society
→North America’s leading authority, with clinical guidance and a ‘find a clinician’ tool. A reliable reference for the latest research and treatment recommendations.
International Menopause Society
→Global menopause research, education and awareness resources. Helps connect the latest international science with everyday understanding of midlife health.
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)
Early Menopause Support NZ
→New Zealand-based information and community support for early and premature menopause. A welcoming place to connect with others who understand what you’re going through.
The Daisy Network
→A UK charity dedicated to supporting women with premature ovarian insufficiency. Offers trusted information, peer support and a sense of community after a POI diagnosis.
Ask Early Menopause
→Evidence-based POI information, tools and decision aids developed with researchers. Designed to help you understand your options and make informed choices about care.
Surgical & induced menopause

Surgical Menopause NZ
→A New Zealand trust supporting women through surgical and induced menopause, with information, advocacy and a peer community.

SurMeno Connection
→Education and support focused specifically on surgical and induced menopause. Helps explain why these can feel different and how to manage symptoms well.
Surgical Menopause UK
→A UK information resource for those experiencing menopause after surgery. Covers what to expect and the support available following an operation.
Breast cancer support
Breast Cancer Support NZ
→New Zealand support services for those affected by breast cancer. Offers practical help and emotional support, including for menopause-related side effects of treatment.
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
→Support, information and resources from New Zealand’s breast cancer foundation. A trusted national source for guidance through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Breast Cancer Survivor Resources
→A curated guide of practical resources for breast cancer survivors. Brings together tools and links to help with life during and after treatment.
