Dr Andrew Orr

Dr Andrew Orr Special interests in Reproductive Medicine and Women's Health Medicine, Men's Health, Pregnancy Management

Master of Reproductive Medicine, Master of Women's Health Medicine, Men's Health Advocate,Pregnancy & Childbirth Educator, Writer, Chef, Mentor, Public Speaker & More

Perimenopause & Menopause are normal stages of life. Perimenopause & Menopause are not disease states, and are a normal ...
05/08/2026

Perimenopause & Menopause are normal stages of life. Perimenopause & Menopause are not disease states, and are a normal life transition that should not be feared.

Once in menopause, a woman is in menopause for life. Menopause is not just a phase of symptoms that comes and goes and then it is over. Far from it.

The problem with these stages of life is that many women are confused about what these stages of life hold for them, many have also been told lots of misinformation, and some are still holding on to outdated myths about hormone replacement therapy.

While Perimenopause & Penopause are normal stages of life that should not be feared, we do need to be fully aware of serious health conditions that will present themselves, if a woman does not replace crucial hormones and nutrients her body will become deficient in.

Osteoporosis, atrophic vaginitis, urogynaecological conditions, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and certain cancers are just to name a few things that can, and do happen in these stages of life.

Many of these disease states do not even present with symptoms until the disease has fully progressed, and certain cancers can develop with very minimal symptoms at all.

The sad fact is that many women wait to long to do something about preventing these serious disease states, and once some have formed & progressed, it could actually be too late. This is why I said that "If you wait, it could be too late".

This is why early intervention and prevention measures should be looked at during perimenopause, or even earlier.

This is also why it is important to see a qualified women's health expert early on, and not try and manage these stages of life yourself, and be careful where you are getting your information from too.

If you do need help with prevention of serious diseases that can, and do develop during the Perimenopausal & Menopausal stages of life, then contact my clinic and find out how a qualified women's health expert can help you. Contact [email protected] or call +61 0451 408 898. In person & online consults available, no matter where you live.




There are many myths, misperceptions, and BS information out there when it comes to Perimenopause & Menopause. There is ...
05/08/2026

There are many myths, misperceptions, and BS information out there when it comes to Perimenopause & Menopause. There is even more BS information out there when it comes to hormone replacement therapy in these stages of life.

Firstly, menopause is not just a short lived stage of life that you go through, and then it is all over. Once you are in Menopause, you are in Menopause until the day you die. That is a fact!

If you don't manage this stage of life properly, you will end up with some serious health issues, and maybe end up with a shortened life expectancy.

Secondly, during Perimenopause & Menopause, Hormone Replacement is not just about the alleviation of hot flushes, night sweats and a few other symptoms.

Hormone Replacement Therapy, along with nutrient replacement, is crucial during these stages of life, and is a proactive approach to preventing disease, that can not only affect a woman's physical & mental wellbeing, but also shorten her life expectancy.

Hormone Replace Therapy does not equate to cancer. That myth has long been disproven. Fact!

The fact is that once the bodies production of certain hormones ceases, or become less functioning, the only way to top up a bodies supply of hormones is by hormone replacement therapies.

There are also many options with hormone replacement therapy, and not all of them are synthetic and chemically made. Some of these options are bioidentical to the hormones you have in your body already. That is a fact.

As humans we are living longer, and because of this, we also now need to replace our bodies with hormones, and other crucial supplements, to keep it functioning optimally until the day we die. Without these crucial things being replaced, our bodies, and our minds, start to decline and may cease to function entirely.

If you are in your mid forties (perimenopausal), or in menopause, and want to live longer, and prevent your body from having preventable diseases, then contact my clinic and find out how a qualified women's health expert can help you. Contact [email protected] or call +61 0451 408898. In person and online consults available, no matter where you live.

I have talked about this many times, but let's face it, if you are a woman, and in her 40's there is a high possibility ...
04/08/2026

I have talked about this many times, but let's face it, if you are a woman, and in her 40's there is a high possibility of being in the perimenopausal stage of life. If you are a woman over 45 years old, you need to face the reality that you are in the perimenopausal/menopausal stage of live.

The other thing that you need to know is that if you are experiencing perimenopausal symptoms of night sweats, hot flushes, increased mood swings, disrupted sleep, dry symptoms (meaning dry skin, dry va**na), urinary disturbance, pain with in*******se, gastrointestinal upsets, or any other symptoms that are similar to menopausal symptoms, then you need to go and do something about it, and see a women's health medicine expert.

Too many women put off seeking help, or are often in denial about needing help, for this stage in life. As I have mentioned previously, many of you are in the playground, but not yet quite on the swings.

Just remember that early intervention is the key to any health issues, and also in this stage of life. Don't let symptoms that could be easily be helped, get to a point where they are out of control, and much harder to help, or at a point of not being able to be helped.

Nobody needs their va**na to be atrophic and shriveling up and causing them pelvic pain, pain with in*******se, and increased urinary tract issues etc. Nobody needs to be putting up with hot flushes & night sweats, and having erratic mood swings and insomnia either. These things are all easily treated.

We also need to know about the importance of serious prevention such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, GSM, dementia and certain cancers. Disease prevention is crucial.

If you think you should be seeing someone for help, then it means that you should be seeing someone, so go and do something about it. Stop putting it off 🙂

If you need help with perimenopausal, or suspected perimenopausal, or menopausal symptoms, then contact my clinic and find out how I can help you. Contact [email protected] or call +61 0451 408898
In person & online consults available, no matter where you live.




04/08/2026

Join me tonight, for my next Facebook/Instagram Live Entitled- "Turning the narrative around- Let’s talk about what happens if you don’t start treatments & preventions early during the Perimenopausal &
Menopausal stage of life"

This is a one for all women and to promote awareness around this very important topic.

Join me tonight, Tuesday 4th August 2026, at 7pm Brisbane QLD time for my next Facebook/Instagram Live Entitled- "Turnin...
04/08/2026

Join me tonight, Tuesday 4th August 2026, at 7pm Brisbane QLD time for my next Facebook/Instagram Live Entitled- "Turning the narrative around- Let’s talk about what happens if you don’t start treatments & preventions early during the Perimenopausal &Menopausal stage of life"

All too often, people focus on cherry picked, outdated myths & misinformation, that is then detrimental to their short term & long term health outcomes.

This is even more so when it comes to information about Perimenopause and Menopause.

Unfortunately in clinical practice I see lots of women that are suffering from perimenopausal & menopausal symptoms, and completely preventable diseases, due to clinging to the outdated information & myths, perpetuated by naysayers with no idea, and then spread their BS all over the internet & social media.

This is despite years of new clinical research to show completely the opposite of what some are clinging to.

So it is time to turn the negative narrative around.

Instead of focusing on the misinformation & myths about hormonal therapy, and treatments for perimenopause & menopause, and the often dropped "C" word (Cancer), I want to focus on what happens if you don't have hormone replacement, or don't replace vital nutrients etc, and all the other things women should be doing in the early stages of perimenopause & menopause?

The fact is, women end up with severe disease states that not only debilitate their daily lives, but also shorten their lives also. Women are also at increase risk of many cancers in these stages of life too.

And yes, women with endometriosis and adenomyosis need to be very aware of this too, as they are often fed lots of misinformation about these stages of life, and end up with serious diseases worse that what they already have, on top of endometriosis and adenomyosis.

So tonight, Tuesday 4th August 2026 at 7pm Brisbane QLD time, I will be turning the narrative around about the perimenopausal and menopausal stages of life, in hope that it helps all women get the help they deserve and need.

One of the misdiagnosed symptoms of endometriosis is called "Endo Belly". Endo Belly is the swollen belly that people wi...
03/08/2026

One of the misdiagnosed symptoms of endometriosis is called "Endo Belly".

Endo Belly is the swollen belly that people with endometriosis get, which can not only make them look extremely bloated, but also look like they are between 3-9 months pregnant. It can cause them immense pain & discomfort, and can even have them ending up in ER at their local hospital.

This condition can also be associated with painful periods, IBS symptoms, pain with in*******se, ovulation pain, UTI like symptoms, fatigue, and passage of clots in their me**es. Some people may only have the symptoms of bloating & swollen belly.

The sad fact is that many people will have this issue misdiagnosed, and see all sorts of healthcare practitioners, who often tell them it is from all sorts of weird and wonderful things, ranging from buzz words like "SIBO" and "Parasites", and also all forms of intolerances.

The fact is... none of those things are the right diagnosis, and people will continue to endure this terrible condition. I see this misdiagnosed all the time.

Sure inflammatory foods can, and will, exacerbate "Endo Belly", but for many people with this condition, it really doesn't matter what they eat. So many people can eat the best diet, and only drink water, and still look like they are about to pop a baby.

The cause of this common symptom is from "Endometriosis", and its underlying inflammatory drivers. Once people are properly diagnosed, and have proper management of their disease state, then this symptom can be helped immensely. There are definitely effective treatments for endo belly.

This is why it is so important who you see, if you do suffer from a painful, swollen belly. That painful swollen belly that you get, could in fact be from Endo Belly, which means that you have undiagnosed/diagnosed endometriosis.

If you do need help with a painful swollen belly, or the symptoms associated with endometriosis, please contact my clinic and find out how I can help you. Email [email protected] or call +61 0451 408 898. In person & online consultations are available.





Join me tomorrow night, Tuesday 4th August 2026, at 7pm Brisbane QLD time for my next Facebook/Instagram Live Entitled- ...
03/08/2026

Join me tomorrow night, Tuesday 4th August 2026, at 7pm Brisbane QLD time for my next Facebook/Instagram Live Entitled- "Turning the narrative around- Let’s talk about what happens if you don’t start treatments & preventions early during the Perimenopausal &Menopausal stage of life"

All too often, people focus on cherry picked, outdated myths & misinformation, that is then detrimental to their short term & long term health outcomes.

This is even more so when it comes to information about Perimenopause and Menopause.

Unfortunately in clinical practice I see lots of women that are suffering from perimenopausal & menopausal symptoms, and completely preventable diseases, due to clinging to the outdated information & myths, perpetuated by naysayers with no idea, and then spread their BS all over the internet & social media.

This is despite years of new clinical research to show completely the opposite of what some are clinging to.

So it is time to turn the negative narrative around.

Instead of focusing on the misinformation & myths about hormonal therapy, and treatments for perimenopause & menopause, and the often dropped "C" word (Cancer), I want to focus on what happens if you don't have hormone replacement, or don't replace vital nutrients etc, and all the other things women should be doing in the early stages of perimenopause & menopause?

The fact is, women end up with severe disease states that not only debilitate their daily lives, but also shorten their lives also. Women are also at increase risk of many cancers in these stages of life too.

So tomorrow night, Tuesday 4th August 2026 at 7pm Brisbane QLD time, I will be turning the narrative around about the perimenopausal and menopausal stages of life, in hope that it helps all women get the help they deserve and need.

All too often, people focus on cherry picked, outdated myths & misinformation, that is then detrimental to their short t...
03/08/2026

All too often, people focus on cherry picked, outdated myths & misinformation, that is then detrimental to their short term & long term health outcomes.

As humans we tend to gravitate towards the negatives instead of the positives too.

Unfortunately in clinical practice I see lots of women that are suffering from perimenopausal & menopausal symptoms, due to clinging to the outdated information & myths, perpetuated by naysayers with no idea, and then spread their BS all over the internet & social media.

This is despite years of new clinical research to show completely the opposite of what some are clinging to.

And yes, as someone that is in clinical practice for over 30 years, I've heard all the stories of women being missed & dismissed during this stage of life too. It annoys me no end.

But for this post, instead of focussing on the misinformation & myths about hormonal therapy, and treatments for perimenopause & menopause, and the often dropped "C" word (Cancer), I want to turn the naysayers narrative around on them.

So what happens if you don't have hormone replacement, or don't replace vital nutrients, or don't do weight baring exercises, or don't do something about the cray cray, or don't look at diet & lifestyle interventions, and other things women should be doing in the early stages of perimenopause & menopause?

The fact is, women end up with osteoporosis, atrophic vaginitis & other surrounding organs, va**nal, re**al & bladder prolapse, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, erratic mood swings, aching joints, itching or sagging skin, sleeplessness & insomnia, mineral deficiencies, increase body fat, bowel & bladder dysfunction, depleted libido's, and much more.

There is also increased risk of breast, endometrial, uterine, bladder, bowel, lung, and other cancers.

If you want to know the facts around perimenopause & menopause, and prevent very real & serious disease states that women do get if they don't seek help & treatments, then contact my clinic & find out how a qualified women's health expert can help you.

Contact [email protected] or call +61 0451 408898. In person & online consults available, no matter where you live.

No matter which way we try to explain this, someone will be triggered by statements like this.Don't get me wrong, there ...
02/08/2026

No matter which way we try to explain this, someone will be triggered by statements like this.

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with wanting to look ones best, and feel good in ones body. But there also needs to be balance, and this is where perception does not always equal reality.

The fact is, the more lean muscle we have, the healthier it is for our body. This is why scales don't always show an accurate picture of body composition.

The other fact is, the more excess body fat we have, the worse it is for our bodies, and it is also a big driver for disease states that many have. But, a certain amount of body fat is needed as protection for our organs, and to help make our hormones too. We need to acknowledge this, even if it can be triggering.

Unfortunately, there are many myths & misperceptions out there about weight & body health. Some people also have a very unhealthy altered view on what a healthy body should be like, and some are hiding disordered eating behind the disguise of a certain 'diet' too.

Many of the diets and things we hold true, may not actually be serving you. Just remember that just because you believe something to be true, doesn't mean that it is.

Plus, if something isn't working for you, then something needs to change. It could also mean that something else is going on & needs investigation too.

This is why nobody can do it themselves, and why women should consult a women's health expert when things aren't working for them. This could be an expert in diet, health & fitness, psychology, or women's health conditions.

The fact is, when we get to our 40's & 50's you aren't going to have the metabolism and body you had in your 20's & 30's. But we also need to change our perceptions on what a healthy body should be like in the mid to later years of our life, or if we have a chronic health issue.

This is why the primary goal for anyone with a gynaecological condition, or during perimenopause & menopause, should be maintaining a strong & healthy body & internal organs, as well as disease prevention, not just a focus on weight loss, and a certain body shape & weight. Contact [email protected] if you need help.

I know many women, and persons with endometriosis, believe it is their lot in life to feel isolated, and experience pain...
31/07/2026

I know many women, and persons with endometriosis, believe it is their lot in life to feel isolated, and experience pain and other symptoms daily, or often.

The thing is, nothing could be further from the truth. With the right treatment and management, you can life a normal life with a chronic illness.

Sure, there will be days that you may get flares here and there, but most people without chronic illnesses also have bad days here and there too. It is just life unfortunately.

Just like any person, you can be unwell from time to time, but overall you can life a normal life, if you really do get the right help.

The sad fact for many is that they have just seen the wrong people, and have not had proper treatment and ongoing management. Some of this is related to poor quality care and services in certain demographics, and some of it is just seeing a really incompetent healthcare provider. We have to say it as it is, because that is what is happening.

Many women have been missed and dismissed, and some will never be diagnosed, and that is something that infuriates me. So many have seen the wrong healthcare providers, and then have to deal with the consequences of not getting the proper care and attention they deserve.

The one thing that I know from my many years in clinical practice, and managing a long term health condition, is that if you do eventually get the right person to help you, and the right management moving forward, it can change your life for the better.

For anyone that said that this is not possible, I can tell you that there are people out there living their best lives, and thriving with the right care and health management.

If you do need help with endometriosis, and the associated symptoms of it as well, then contact my clinic and find out how I can help you, support you, and guide you every step of the way to better health. Contact [email protected] or call +61 0451 408898. In person & online consults available, no matter where you live.







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