Welcome to MENOPAUSE MATTERS
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.
The menopause affects all women, but doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Learn how to tackle menopausal hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes and disturbed sleep. Find out why they happen, and learn about later effects of the menopause as well as the facts about Alternative treatments and Hormone Replacement Therapy. Chat to other women experiencing the same problems and concerns on our Menopause Matters forum. Be informed and prepared for your Menopause.
Menopause Spotlight
MENOPAUSE
The term "Menopause" means the last period. The average age of periods stopping is 51 years of age in the UK.
Periods stop naturally because ovaries run out of egg cells. The ovaries are then unable to produce the usual cycle of fluctuating levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone which are dependent on the cyclical development and release of eggs. With resultant low hormone levels, the womb lining is not stimulated to be thickened and then shed as in the normal cycle, and so periods stop.
Consequences of the menopause are due to estrogen deficiency and can be divided into early, intermediate (vaginal and bladder) and late (bone and heart health)
See our previous spotlights archived on the forum.
Monthly Fitness Videos
From our Health & Wellness contributer, Katie Morris.
"I coach menopausal women to reduce symptoms, find their energy, regain their confidence & love what they see in the mirror".
February's video online now.
» See the monthly exercise videos from our contributer, Katie Morris.
Menopause Blogs
Read our monthly blog from our resident bloggers
Menopause Matters has been named as one of "The 12 Best Menopause Blogs of the Year" 2017, by an American site, 'Healthline'
- Katie Morris - Fitness Trainer: Core Strength 22 Feb 2019
- Menopause Matters magazine ISSUE 54 - Dec 2018
- Glynis Kosma - How to survive your menopausal Christmas. 29 Nov 2018
- Dr Daisy: Reasons to be cheerful - in middle age! 29 Nov 2018
- Menopause Matters magazine ISSUE 53 - Sept 2018
- Magazine article: Keep on Running - Sept 2018
- Magazine article: BMS Conference - Sept 2018
- Magazine article: Tips for Improving Sleep Long Term - Sept 2018
- Glynis Kosma - How can you create calm in your life. 20 Aug 2018
- Dr Daisy: Breast cancer and HRT. 27 July 2018
- Dr Daisy: Vaginal Estrogen. 20 June 2018
- Survey: How a partner's menopause affects men - 15 June 2018
Menopause News
Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach Acupuncture has often been considered for treatment of menopausal symptoms in women who are advised, or prefer not to take HRT. Previous placebo controlled tria...
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Menopause Matters Magazine
Issue 53. Autumn 2018
The ONLY magazine of its kind, specifically written for women who are approaching or experiencing the menopause. Subscribe for the print copy magazine, published in 4 quarterly issues. Read back-issues and selected back-issue articles online.
For the New Magazine Microsite:
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Books by Dr. Heather Currie
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Menopause Essentials
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Multimedia
Audio files, TV and radio programmes, movies and downloadable leaflets, flyers, cards and posters.
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Multimedia
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NICE ISSUES FIRST GUIDELINE ON MENOPAUSE
November 2015 saw the launch of the first NICE Guideline on the diagnosis and management of the menopause. This is certainly playing an important role in raising awareness of all menopausal symptoms and in encouraging women to consider lifestyle changes to improve later health. The Guideline also clarifies uncertainty - both for women and for healthcare professionals - around both prescribed and non-prescribed treatment options.
- A copy of the NICE Guideline press release is available » here
- A copy of the joint RCOG and BMS response to the Guideline is available » here
- The Guideline is available at https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG23
- The Information for Patients version is available at http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23/informationforpublic
Fashion Tips at the Menopause
The menopause isn't called 'the change' for nothing, and some of the changes you face may involve what you wear and what you buy. Of course, with the correct choices we can all still look good and make the most of our assets. lf you've got great legs, toned arms or a curvy figure, use the confidence that comes with age to show off your good points and continue with your own signature style in your usual manner.
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Fashion Tips at the Menopause
The Man Shed
You are feeling worried, frightened, bewildered? You think your wife doesn't fancy you anymore, or it has vaguely occurred to you that she may even have someone else, after all she is behaving oddly, she seems cold, distant and can fly off of the handle in a split second and it is scaring you. Familiar?
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The Man Shed - Support and advice for men
Top Tips
Ten key points from NICE guideline
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Menopausal Mood Swings - How The Menopause Makes You Angry
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Dr Currie's Blog Posts
- Bio Identicals
- Menopause - what does it mean?
- What's in a Name?
- HRT and breast cancer
- Why do we flush?
- Vaginal dryness - lube or hormones?
- Vaginal dryness, a tale of neglect
- Menopause is everywhere
- Breast Cancer & HRT
- A sore point
- Menopause in the workplace
- Ten Wasted Years
- Menopause Time For Change
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