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
HRT
Bioidentical hormone therapy from compounding pharmacies is not regulated or government approved. If hormone therapy is required, government approved preparations prescribed on NHS should be used. See Types of HRT and decision tree.
See our previous spotlights archived on the forum.
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'
- Now is the time to re-invent yourself - 20 April 2018
- Top Tips for Lifting your Mood - 15 March 2018
- Dr Daisy: HRT and libido. 8 March 2018
- News: Menopausal depression may be prevented by hormone therapy - 15 Feb 2018
- News: Safety of Vaginal Estrogen - 15 Feb 2018
- Welcome to our new blogger, Glynis Kosma. 25 Jan 2018
- Dr Daisy: My New Year Menopause Resolutions. 18 Jan 2018
- Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4 is dedicating the whole week to menopause. 18 Jan 2018
- Guest blog: Autism and Menopause. 11 Dec 2017
- Dr Daisy: Menopause Xmas Tree. 11 Dec 2017
- Menopause Matters magazine ISSUE 50 - Dec 2017
- Dr Daisy: Xenoestrogens. 20 Nov 2017
- IMS booklet: Changes before the change - perimenopausal bleeding. 18th Oct 2017
- Welcome to our new blogger, Dr Daisy. 18th Oct 2017
- Dr Currie on Radio Essex - Expires Fri 27th Oct 2017
Menopause News
Menopausal hormone therapy linked to having a healthier heart Women who use menopausal hormone therapy appear to have a heart structure and function that is linked to a lower risk of heart failure, according to a study led...
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Menopause Matters Magazine
Issue 51. Spring 2018
The ONLY magazine of its kind, specifically written for women who are approaching or experiencing the menopause. Subscribe for the print copy magazine. 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
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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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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
In association with Womens Health Concern and Manage My Menopause
