The Latest Breaking News from Menopause

NHS removes words ‘woman’ and ‘women’ from menopause page

The health service previously removed the words from other web pages

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Male MPs recreate menopause in hot flush vest – then can’t wait to take it off

Politicians try out device fitted with heated pads that mimics one of the menopause’s most unpleasant symptoms

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022

Men have pelvic floors too – and can benefit when they exercise them regularly

“Kegels” and pelvic floor exercises are usually associated with “women’s business” – think pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. But men have pelvic floors too.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2022

'Menopause was the path to my inner peace as it helped me focus more on myself'

Saira Khan says when she turned 50 in lockdown and, going through the menopause, something just clicked. She had more time to focus on herself and started feeling better

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022

Liverpool fitness coach launches free 'menopause café' offering women a 'supportive space'

Women can seek advice and socialise while enjoying free refreshments

Liverpool Echo · Jun 18, 2022

Home Bargains £7 product is menopause and hot flushes 'lifesaver' say shoppers

Home Bargains shoppers have applauded a product intended to keep users cool, with many customers stating that it is a "godsend" and "brilliant" for people with menopause

Edinburgh Live · Jun 16, 2022

Doctors warn against over-medicalising menopause after UK criticism

Seeing natural event as hormone deficiency requiring treatment could increase women’s anxiety, say medics

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

Menopause is at risk of being ‘medicalised’, experts say

During the menopause women may experience hot flushes and night sweats, sleep problems, changes in mood and aching muscles or joints.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Woman with bloated stomach was told it was menopause - but it was in fact cancer

Caroline has undergone gruelling treatment and surgery at Nottingham University Hospitals since her diagnosis

Nottingham Post · Jun 15, 2022

Mum told swollen stomach was the menopause before devastating diagnosis

Caroline Guy was given just months to live - but incredibly is now in remission in what she describes as a 'miracle'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 14, 2022