What is the menopause and why is it that some women (23%) quit their jobs because of it?

Gail and Jane go back to basics and discuss what the menopause is, why we should be talking more about it, and practical solutions on how to handle symptoms... if you have any at all.

Edited by: Yusuf Nazar

Sources mentioned in the podcast:

BBC News - "Without support, many menopausal women are quitting their jobs"

Cancer risk and HRT - ⁠https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/hormones-and-cancer/does-hormone-replacement-therapy-increase-cancer-risk⁠

The Guardian - Male bias in medical trials risks women's lives

Wild Strong - https://www.facebook.com/WildStrongCommunity/

Active Lives survey, Sport England - https://www.sportengland.org/research-and-data/data/active-lives

NHS exercise guidelines - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults-aged-19-to-64/

Lucie Platt Yoga - https://www.lucieplattyoga.co.uk/

"We Do Not Care Club" - https://www.tiktok.com/@justbeingmelani

Resources for extra support:

Trusted UK Menopause Help Resources

1. British Menopause Society (BMS)

* What they offer: Leading authority on menopause care;provides evidence-based information and a directory of accredited specialists.

* Website: thebms.org.uk

2. Harley Street at Home

* What they offer: Online menopause support withBMS-recognised doctors, live events, expert sessions, and privateconsultations.

* Website: harleystathome.com

3. Newson Health

* What they offer: Private clinic led by Dr Louise Newsonoffering menopause consultations (in-person and online).

* Note: Under investigation by the Care Quality Commission(CQC) for HRT prescribing practices; BMS accreditation revoked.

* Website: newsonhealth.co.uk

Other Helpful Menopause Resources:

* Women’s Health Concern (WHC) – Patient-focused information from the public arm of BMS: thebms.org.uk/womens-health-concern

* My Menopause Centre – Offers a free symptom checker and private consultations: mymenopausecentre.com

* NHS Menopause Guidance – Official advice on symptoms,treatment options, and HRT: nhs.uk/conditions/menopause

 Studies -

https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/first-of-its-kind-study-shows-resistance-training-can-improve-physical-function-during-menopause/

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03630242.2023.2284730#d1e385

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387304742_Impact_of_Physical_Exercise_on_Menopause_Symptoms_and_Health-related_quality_of_life_-_a_literature_review