Menopause

Horrific, bizarre, lonely: how women going through the menopause describe their experiences

Horrific, bizarre, lonely: how women going through the menopause describe their experiences: New Africa/Shutterstock Oestrogen and progesterone are the primary sex hormones in females, playing powerful roles throughout life – from puberty and periods to pregnancy and eventually menopause. During adolescence, these hormones surge, kick-starting the menstrual cycle. In adulthood, they fluctuate month to month, …

The menopause can increase your likelihood of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension — but exercise can help lower risk

The menopause can increase your likelihood of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension — but exercise can help lower risk: Combined strength and endurance workouts improved several of the risk factors associated with cardiometabolic diseases. Yiistocking/ Shutterstock The menopause affects all women differently – and each person’s experience is unique. While some women …

Menopause: why psychological therapy is now being recommended for hot flushes

Menopause: why psychological therapy is now being recommended for hot flushes: CBT may help some women cope better with debilitating menopause symptoms. wavebreakmedia/ Shutterstock There are at least 40 symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause. These symptoms can have a serious affect on a woman’s day-to-day life and wellbeing, which is why having access to …

The ‘male menopause’ – what you need to know

The ‘male menopause’ – what you need to know: East Midlands Ambulance Service is reportedly giving men up to a year of paid leave for “andropause related issues”, which some are calling the “male menopause”. This move has angered some commentators who question whether there really is such a thing as the male menopause or …

How to design menopause leave policies that really support women in the workplace

How to design menopause leave policies that really support women in the workplace: Ground Picture/Shutterstock More than 15 million women are in employment in the UK right now, which means menopause is undoubtedly a workplace issue. And while there has been enormous progress made in the UK at workplace level in this area, many women …

How tracking menopause symptoms can give women more control over their health

How tracking menopause symptoms can give women more control over their health: You can track your menopause symptoms by using an app, a dedicated website or a diary. Krotnakro/Shutterstock Menopause can cause more symptoms than hot flushes alone. And some of your symptoms and reactions might be due to the menopause, even if you are …

Why weightlifting is beneficial before and after the menopause

Why weightlifting is beneficial before and after the menopause: Loss of muscle mass and a slower metabolism are just some of the physical changes caused by the menopause. Gyorgy Barna/ Shutterstock Many women begin experiencing symptoms of the menopause around age 50. As hormones begin to fluctuate and change, women might start experiencing a range …

The UK government may have rejected menopause protections – but workplaces are more supportive than ever

The UK government may have rejected menopause protections – but workplaces are more supportive than ever: The UK government recently decided against providing special protection for menopausal employees under the Equality Act (2010), rejecting recommendations from the UK parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee. Nine characteristics are already protected from discrimination by UK law: sex, age, …

Menopause: HRT linked to depression – here’s what the evidence actually says

Menopause: HRT linked to depression – here’s what the evidence actually says: Women use HRT to manage a variety of menopause symptoms. Image Point Fr/ Shutterstock A growing number of women are turning to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate distressing symptoms of the menopause – including hot flushes, bladder weakness, vaginal dryness, joint pain, …

Menopause can affect every workplace – here’s how to start supporting every worker experiencing it

Menopause can affect every workplace – here’s how to start supporting every worker experiencing it: Working life. pixelheadphoto digitalskillet / Shutterstock Menopause is receiving a wave of increased attention about its relevance to businesses and economic prosperity more broadly. Many high-profile initiatives, including British TV presenter Davina McCall’s documentary, Sex, Mind and the Menopause, are …

Menopause: HRT’s brain-protecting effect may be overstated

Menopause: HRT’s brain-protecting effect may be overstated: Hormone replacement therapy can help women manage menopause symptoms. Image Point Fr/ Shutterstock Many women expect hot flushes, dry skin and night sweats when they reach the menopause. But the effect the menopause can have on the brain is rarely mentioned. This is something a recent Channel 4 …

HRT crisis: what’s causing the shortages of menopause treatments?

HRT crisis: what’s causing the shortages of menopause treatments?: Many thousands of women are struggling to obtain drugs. VH-Studio Thousands of women in the UK who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage menopause symptoms may have trouble accessing these products due to supply shortages. Oestrogel, in particular, is facing the biggest supply shortages as …

World Menopause Day: how cultural representations of ‘the change’ are empowering women

World Menopause Day: how cultural representations of ‘the change’ are empowering women: In an episode of the comedy Absolutely Fabulous entitled “menopause”, Patsy starts to experience hot flushes and night sweats. Forced into a menopause support meeting, she is regaled with tales of memory loss, sweating, sexual decline and incontinence from other women. One suffering …

Menopause The Musical

Menopause The Musical – a Africa interest event taking place on 2019-05-07 00:00:00 in United Kingdom Menopause The Musical has entertained audiences in more than 100 American cities, as well as in Australia, Canada, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Africa and South Korea. The previous West End run and Irish tour were …

Menopause The Musical

Menopause The Musical – a Africa interest event taking place on 2019-02-10 00:00:00 in United Kingdom Menopause The Musical has entertained audiences in more than 100 American cities, as well as in Australia, Canada, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Africa and South Korea. The previous West End run and Irish tour were …

Debra Herring Studio hosts booksigning for Kelli Jaecks: Martinis & Menopause

Debra Herring Studio hosts booksigning for Kelli Jaecks: Martinis & Menopause – a Beauty interest event taking place on 2018-06-13 16:00:00 in United States Debra Herring Studio, a beautiful boutique in South Salem will host a book signing with Kelli Jaecks, author of Amazon bestseller Martinis & Menopause. at Debra Herring Studio 4093 Commercial Street …

Menopause The Musical

Menopause The Musical – a Africa interest event taking place on 2018-05-18 00:00:00 in United Kingdom Menopause The Musical has entertained audiences in more than 100 American cities, as well as in Australia, Canada, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Africa and South Korea. The previous West End run and Irish tour were …