Menopause

The menopause is when a woman stops having periods. It’s a natural part of ageing that usually happens between 45 and 55 years old.

Menopause
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What is Menopause?

The British Menopause Society has created a series of videos to help us understand menopause, its symptoms and its impact.  Click on the links below to view for further information.

What is the British Menopause Society
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What Is the Menopause?
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What is premature ovarian insufficiency (premature menopause)?
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Menopause: The Change is here
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What Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
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What are the hormones used in HRT?
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Support Groups

The British Menopause Society (BMS) is the specialist authority for menopause and post reproductive health in the UK. Established in 1989, the BMS educates, informs and guides healthcare professionals, working in both primary and secondary care, on menopause and all aspects of post reproductive health.

Menopausematters.co.uk is an award winning, independent website providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options. Here you will find information on what happens leading up to, during and after the menopause, what the consequences can be, what you can do to help and what treatments are available.

Women’s Health Concern (WHC), established in 1972 and the patient arm of the BMS since 2012. WHC provides a confidential, independent service to advise, inform and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health.

The mission of the Queer Menopause collective is: To raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ experiences of menopause. .To find and promote inclusive menopause resources. To push for better education for therapists and healthcare practitioners about the needs of LGBTQIA+ people in menopause.

Daisy Network was created to provide support to women, along with their families and partners, who have been diagnosedwith premature menopausal symptoms. They understand that this diagnosis can feel incredibly isolating and often women are left confused and unsure where to go next.

Menopause Cafe aims to have the whole world talking about the menopause. At a Menopause Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause.

Menopause symptoms

  • Changes to your period
  • Changes to your mood such as low mood, anxiety, mood swings, etc
  • Concentration issues such as brain-fog
  • Hot flushes
  • Problems sleeping
  • Palpitations
  • Headaches and migraines more than usual
  • Muscle and joint aches
  • Change to your body shape or weight
  • Reduced sex drive
  • Vaginal dryness or itchiness
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Skin changes such as dryness and itchiness.