{"id":1753,"date":"2024-03-18T13:20:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T13:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/womeninclimate\/?p=1753"},"modified":"2024-03-18T13:20:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T13:20:17","slug":"menopause-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/womeninclimate\/2024\/03\/18\/menopause-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause Network<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We had a fascinating and open discussion about menopause – it was a fantastic opportunity to discuss as a community this transition covering a range of different experiences between those having gone through it, going through it and not there yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah\u00a0started by highlighting the importance of normalising discussions about menopause, removing taboos around the subject. We now talk openly about periods and child birth, menopause is an other transition most of us will experience. By normalising discussions, it becomes easier to deal with and may us help identify symptoms as menopause symptoms (over which there are over 40!), which we might otherwise assign to other conditions (e.g., anxiety). Although the average age of menopause is 52, there is a huge range of ages at which it can occur. Sarah also highlighted the importance of looking out for others to offer help and make adjustments, without making a big fuss about it. Menopause affects everyone in work place – when you are unwell it will impact your work, so it\u2019s in the workplace’s interest that you are well supported.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We discussed different treatments, including HRT (hormone replacement therapy) under gels and patches, as well as general life changes in food and exercise. We discussed the fact that since \u201cMenopause\u201d is still an option module in doctors\u2019 training, it can be worth getting a second opinion or try to get referred to a specialist, especially given the fact that blood tests used to detect menopause are not always accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We talked about some resources, like recently the \u201cZoe website\u201d has covered diet and exercise for menopause, as well as the support offered by the different networks. These networks allow members to get together and generally laugh about what they\u2019re going through (e.g., putting keys in the freezer!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Menopause network at the Met Office:\u00a0\u00a0Menopause Network Comms Site – Home (sharepoint.com)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Menopause network at the University:\u00a0https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/staff\/wellbeing\/othersupport\/menopause\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other resources:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home – Henpicked<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Menopause Matters, menopausal symptoms, remedies, advice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n