Archived post - Wellbeing Wednesday post from 11th October 2023 - key information & support on the Menopause.
World Menopause Awareness Month takes place every October, run by the IMS (International Menopause Society). The 18th October is also World Menopause Day. The IMS exist to promote education & research on all aspects of aging in women & best practice in women’s health care.
The theme they are focusing on this October is Cardiovascular Disease & what women need to know to stay healthy – they’ve produced an informative leaflet, which can be accessed here.
What is the Menopause?
The menopause is a natural stage of life which affects women & other people who have a menstrual cycle. It usually happens between 45 & 55 years of age, but it can also happen earlier or later in someone’s life. For many people, symptoms last about 4 years, but in some cases symptoms can last a lot longer. For those experiencing symptoms, it can be a difficult & stressful time. Everyone will experience the menopause differently – it can affect people both physically & mentally & for some symptoms can be severe.
Myths about the Menopause
The Menopause is a topic that continues to be shrouded in stigma & misinformation. Champion Health are taking on the taboo by debunking some of the most common menopause myths. Click below to hear more!
Support & Key Resources
The Menopause affects 100% of the population. Everyone needs to know about the menopause, so they are better placed to support their family, friends & colleagues.
- MenoHealth – a service empowering people going through menopause to live their best lives – through fun exercise classes, practical support & MenoSisterhood.
- Bupa Women’s Health Hub – offering guidance on the symptoms of menopause & getting personalised menopause support.
- Women’s Health Concern – providing a confidential service to advise, inform & reassure anyone experiencing the symptoms of menopause.
- British Menopause Society – enter your postcode & find your nearest BMS menopause specialist.
- Menopause Info – run by the IMS, a website full of menopause factsheets, videos, interviews & podcasts.
Plus – in our OG Library, you can find Davina McCall’s book ‘Menopausing – the positive roadmap to your second spring’. All staff are very welcome to make use of the books in our library, located in the reception area.
We’d like to take this opportunity to encourage you to speak to your manager or HR if you’re struggling with the symptoms of the Menopause or Perimenopause – so that we can talk this through with you & ensure you receive the additional support/adjustments that you need at work.