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[Barefoot]

What I thought was interesting and hadn't realised, was that we make all sorts of allowances (rightly so) for women who are pregnant but we either pretend menopause doesn't exist or think it is somehow silly. Is that an ageist thing I wonder? Someone used the word patronising in this thread and I think that's spot on.

I certainly didn't think the menopause would be a big deal until it hit me. My plan had been to tough it out and get on with it, eat well, exercise, all the usual lifestyle things. Well that didn't work. I completely underestimated the effect it has. I'm glad the programme raised awareness.

[CLKD]

Barefoot - I noticed that comment too and muttered "That is so true" …….. but pregnancy is a 'good' time in Life and something to be celebrated.  Whereas growing old in our Culture is to be shunned.  In many Cultures however, ageing women remain at the Head of the family and their views are valued, particularly in verbal cultures where the written word is a more recent achievement. 

I await with interest if there will be follow ups.  Interesting that Linda Robson told the viewer that she noticed 'everything drying up' then went a bit shy, I felt she wanted to mention vaginal atrophy but didn't quite get it out 

[babyjane]

I noticed Linda too CLKD, she was being quite open about dryness and then hesitated and mentioned her scalp.

[CLKD]

How can 1 see this programme again? 

[babyjane]

ITV catch up?

[CLKD]

 

[Barefoot]

Here's the link
http://www.itv.com/hub/tonight/1a9757a0063

[CLKD]

Oh we are a Mine of info on here - 

[Dorothy]

I  can't watch this as I don't have a TV but it's encouraging to hear that they are having programmes like this.  Though I'm amused at the idea of making the workplace more menopause friendly...when so many GPs don't seem to have the foggiest idea about meno, it seems a bit much to expect some poor non-medically-trained employer to be able to help!

[Ju Ju]

You never know, those uninformed GPs might watch TV! I think it's more of an attitude problem, that prevents some doctors informing themselves. Media can affect attitudes in a drip, drip fashion. I don't expect my GP to be an expert on all things medical, but I do expect to be respected, listened to and if they do not have an answer, to either consult with other doctors or refer me on.

[CLKD]

Also, employers have a 'duty of care' to their work force so should be au fait with hormonal upheaval. 

[getting_old]

I watched it and felt so sorry for the poor nurse, but the comments from some of the loose women made a mockery of those who really suffer. Kaye suggesting we should make a joke of the symptoms and Nadia repeatedly saying that just eating good food and getting exercise was all that was required meant they really didn't understand how bad it can be for some people 

[Ju Ju]

So more and more programmes like this one to show how it can be then. Those who don't suffer can assume it's because they have a good attitude or that they did all the right things, rather than they were extremely fortunate. It's the same in other areas in life. If you don't have experience either personally or with someone close to you, it's easy to make assumptions. So education, drip, drip information will help.

[getting_old]

I think they could also have had someone talking about anxiety and the way that affects their lives as that would have been really helpful. I did think Linda Robson made a positive contribution and should have been given more air time.

[Springer]

Missed this, can it still be accessed?