From the Pill to Menopause: Balancing health versus risk

Science Café

The Stellenbosch Science Café is an initiative of Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Science that encourages public discussions on scientific issues.

From the Pill to Menopause: Balancing health versus risk

Join Prof Karl Storbeck in conversation with Prof Donita Africander and Dr Nicky Verhoog, as they discuss the myths and truths about contraception, menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer. They are all steroid and steroid receptor researchers from SU’s Department of Biochemistry, addressing the complex relationship between steroid hormones and women’s health, with the view of safe and effective hormonal treatments for women.