Government rejection of menopause leave trial could ‘drive women out of work’ ‘I was pushed to do things without my managers’ understanding I was struggling,’ woman says The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
Talking Point: Should women be entitled to menopause leave? Menopause leave may be counterproductive, according to the Government Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023
Menopausal at work? The government doesn’t want you – or anyone else – to get the proper support A parliamentary committee made some pretty benign recommendations, only for ministers to nope the most important bits. Their approach is like a devilish trolling operation The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023
Women’s healthcare in the UK on par with Kazakhstan and Kosovo, poll finds Analysts cited a lack of access to preventative care and support with mental health issues as reasons for low score Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023
How to talk about the menopause at work The Tories won’t be making menopause a protected characteristic for now. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Penny Lancaster ‘deflated’ after Government rejects menopause leave trial The Government said that the proposal for a pilot scheme was not seen as ‘necessary’. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
UK menopause law change rejected as it ‘could discriminate against men’ Ministers block proposal to make menopause a ‘protected characteristic’ under Equality Act The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023
Government rejection of menopause leave trial could ‘drive women out of work’ ‘I was pushed to do things without my managers’ understanding I was struggling,’ woman says The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Government dismisses MPs recommendation for 'menopause leave' trial Minsters argue it might not be the best solution to support women Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
Government rejects calls from MPs for menopause leave trial Women and Equalities Committee chairwoman Caroline Nokes called it a ‘missed opportunity’ and called on the Government to reconsider. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Woman claims common health condition helped cause breakdown of her marriage Despite Akane Allison’s best efforts to seek help, none of the medications she was put on improved her condition The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Bearsden woman raises £3,000 for cancer charity by hosting fitness classes Vicki Houston has raised money for the Beatson Cancer Charity through her CardioFunk fitness classes at the Bearsden Community Hub, promoting fitness through dancing for all ages. Glasgow Live · Jan 21, 2023
'I put night sweats down to the menopause - then I was told I had months to live' The retired primary school teacher has been told she has a lethal illness that has led to sepsis, pneumonia and a spinal collapse Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023
'Changing Rooms' presenter Linda Barker stars in new series - talking all things menopause The 61-year-old TV presenter is backing a campaign to break the taboo around menopause - as a fifth of women actively avoid talking about it with others Irish Mirror · Jan 18, 2023
Liverpool Echo · Jan 17, 2023 'I thought menopause was something I had to go through alone' After reaching out for help with menopause, Cathy Hilditch "feels at peace" with herself "for the first time in a long time"
Wales Online · Jan 14, 2023 HRT ‘may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease’ in millions of at risk women Researchers found that HRT was most effective when given during perimenopause
Daily Mirror · Jan 13, 2023 Mum gives birth to giant baby weighing over 11lbs despite starting early menopause A 41-year-old mum has given birth to a giant baby girl who weighed an enormous 11.1 lbs, despite doctors having told her that she'd started menopause early and didn't have enough eggs to become pregnant again
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023 First Thing: Trump plans tour of presidential campaign events After slow start, events aim at giving ex-president a narrative reset after being criticized for his ‘low energy’ and inactivity, sources say. Plus, how menopause can destroy mental health
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023 Not just hot flushes: how menopause can destroy mental health Women are increasingly discussing the forgetfulness, anxiety and suicidal thoughts they have experienced as their hormones change in midlife. Why is more help not available?
Daily Mirror · Jan 8, 2023 Kourtney Kardashian updates fans on her IVF journey admitting 'energy' is back Kourtney Kardashian has shared an update on her fertility struggles with her fans after giving up on IVF after it left her feeling exhausted and on the menopause
Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023 Middle-aged mum ditches boring day job to become an erotic novelist - after reading a few lines of Fifty Shades Of Grey Stephanie Oram’s debut erotic novel has sold thousands of copies and became Amazon’s second most popular book for one day
Manchester Evening News · Jan 6, 2023 'I quit my job as a recruitment consultant to become a top-selling erotic novelist' Stephanie Oram says she's 'just a random menopausal northerner' but her writing 'resonated with people'
Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023 Review: 'I tried the natural menopause supplement currently 25% off and it reduced my hot flushes' Feel has launched a natural supplement aimed at women in perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause and readers can currently get 25% off to try it.
Dynamite News · Dec 31, 2022 Researchers Find How Women Burn Fat Even After Menopause Women's ability to utilise fat as a fuel source is thought to be impaired by the oestrogen deficit that occurs after menopause. Read on for details:
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 5 fitness trends set to be huge in 2023 From diving into the metaverse to twerkouts, experts predict how we’ll be getting fit next year. By Prudence Wade.