Resources
British Menopause Society menopause explanation
Heather Currie, Associate Gynaecologist, NHS Dumfries & Galloway, and Trustee of the British Menopause Society answers these FAQs: What is the menopause? At what age does a woman usually go into the menopause? How is the menopause diagnosed? What are the symptoms of the menopause? How can the symptoms of the menopause be managed?
WATCH THE INTERVIEW
NICE Menopause Guidelines
This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of menopause, including in women who have premature ovarian insufficiency. The guideline aims to improve the consistency of support and information provided to women in menopause.
READ THE GUIDANCE
CIPD: Let’s Talk About the Menopause
Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing segment of the workforce, and most will go through the menopause transition during their working lives.
For every ten women experiencing menopausal symptoms, six say it has a negative impact on their work. With the right support, there’s no need for women to press pause on their career during this natural transition. But many women will continue to suffer in silence unless we break the taboo and start talking openly about the menopause at work.