Menopausal women say they are unsupported at work. Here's how employers can step up Three-fourths of women feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about menopause symptoms at work, new survey says. Fortune · Sep 21, 2023
Midlife Blues: Differentiating Between Menopausal Symptoms and Depression Midlife is a period of significant change for many women, marked by physical, emotional, and hormonal transitions. It's not uncommon for women in their 40s and 50s to experience mood swings, irritability, and feelings of sadness during this time. Many women going through this phase and feeling are told that… The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023
Lots of women try herbs like black cohosh for menopausal symptoms like hot flushes – but does it work? Menopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women go through menopause between 45 and 55 years of age, with the average age being 51 years, although some women may be younger. The Conversation · Sep 19, 2023
This Victorian-era disease is back in the UK, here's everything you need to know Gout, a disease that once plagued Victorian Britain, has reemerged in the modern era, affecting a significant number of people in the United Kingdom. This condition, often associated with the past, has seen a resurgence, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to NHS Inform, a Scotland-based national health information service,… The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023
Shania Twain says she loves her body now ‘more than ever’ amid menopause ‘I like to feel sexy, and I like to enjoy my body more now than ever,’ singer says The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Menopausal women often turn to doctors who know little about the symptoms – here's what needs to change Menopause typically occurs at some period between the ages of 46 and 52. Preceding this transition, hormonal changes can cause a myriad of physical and psychological symptoms, such as hot flushes, brain fog, mood swings and a loss of libido. The Conversation · Sep 14, 2023
Why it's good to talk about women's health at work, according to research In the past couple of years, women’s health and wellbeing in mid to later life has gone from being whispered about in the shadows to being the subject of documentaries, newspaper articles and breakfast TV discussions. The Conversation · Sep 14, 2023
How to design menopause leave policies that really support women in the workplace More than 15 million women are in employment in the UK right now, which means menopause is undoubtedly a workplace issue. The Conversation · Sep 12, 2023
Sarah Lancashire describes menopause hot flushes she felt during TV awards Happy Valley star says she needed two hidden fans during last week’s ceremony and has experienced brain fog in supermarket The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
With menopause parties, Gen X is celebrating middle age without the shame and stigma Women are “seeing this as a time to own their power." Fortune · Sep 10, 2023
Women being invited to help shape the future of reproductive healthcare – from period pain to menopause It forms part of the Women’s Health Strategy, which was launched in 2022. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Women in England urged to help shape reproductive health policy Government seeks views on periods, contraception, fertility, pregnancy and menopause for health strategy The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Misinformation preventing women from getting effective menopause treatment, study finds Blanket fear that ‘hormones are dangerous’ driving many towards complementary therapies rather than regulator-approved treatments The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023
Davina McCall: tide is turning on women’s health and rights The presenter, known for her thought-provoking documentaries on women’s health, is set to challenge the stigma surrounding periods The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 Everything you need to know about perimenopause The Steps singer Claire Richards has said she feels ‘lucky’ to be going through perimenopause right now
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Divorce and insomnia linked to health issues in postmenopausal women – study Stressful life events and insomnia have been linked to a greater risk of an irregular heartbeat in women after the menopause.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Can a vegan diet help with hot flashes in menopausal women? To conduct the study, researchers recruited 84 postmenopausal women that reported episodes of hot flashes two or more times per day - here’s what researchers found
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 What you need to know about menopause, as the UK’s first education programme announced The programme has been inspired by courses for mothers-to-be before birth.
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023 London academics to launch UK’s first menopause education programme New UCL course will offer women ‘evidence-based support’ on symptoms and treatments
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 UK’s first menopause education programme being launched by UCL Programme has been inspired by courses for mothers-to-be before birth.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Half of workplaces ‘lack features to ease menstruation and menopause symptoms’ New research found that 48% of respondents do not have access to the feature they identify as most useful to manage their pain and discomfort at work.
The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023 How tracking menopause symptoms can give women more control over their health Menopause can cause more symptoms than hot flushes alone. And some of your symptoms and reactions might be due to the menopause, even if you are still having periods. Research shows that keeping track of those symptoms can help to alleviate them.
The Conversation · Aug 17, 2023 Don't believe the hype. Menopausal women don't all need to check – or increase – their testosterone levels Ever heard “low testosterone” blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social media influencers are increasingly promoting testosterone therapy as an elixir for women experiencing troubling symptoms of menopause.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 Vegan diet can reduce hot flashes associated with menopause, study suggests To conduct the study, researchers recruited 84 postmenopausal women that reported episodes of hot flashes two or more times per day - here’s what researchers found
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2023 How does acupuncture work, and why do so many people swear by it? Acupuncture is being used in the treatments of many ailments — from lower back pain and tinnitus to menopause and headaches.