Around 13 million women in the UK are peri-menopausal or post-menopausal right now, but research suggests a third can't talk about their symptoms with a partner, while only a quarter of women feel able to talk about it at work. Getting support when you need it is vitally important for your mental health, which is why below we've shared a selection of resources for menopause support.
Menopause support
A healthcare professional
While a GP or nurse can provide support for your menopause symptoms and side effects, you can also contact menopause specialists who have experience in supporting anyone going through perimenopause and menopause.
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Friends and family
It can feel daunting speaking to the ones you love about how you're feeling but that's exactly why you should talk to them - because they love and care for you. If you're able to chat with someone who has experienced menopause for themselves, great, but if not, open up to someone who is good at listening and can empathise.
Menopause support
Menopause Support is a not-for-profit community interest company and the home of the national #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign, both founded by activist Diane Danzebrink. The website shares a variety of helpful resources such as guides and videos.
Menopause café
Inspired by television journalist Kirsty Wark’s BBC programme “Menopause and Me”, at a Menopause Café people - often strangers - gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause. Open for all, regardless of gender or age, you can find your closest even here or even hold your own!
Menopause Matters
Founded by Dr. Heather Currie, MBE, menopausematters.co.uk is an award-winning, independent website providing up-to-date, accurate information about menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options. As well as their own magazine, they also have a forum where you can chat to other women about personal experiences and even the funny side of menopause.
Daisy Network
This website is dedicated to providing information and support specifically to women diagnosed with premature menopause. As well as raising awareness of the condition, they aim to provide information on treatments and research plus a support network of people to talk to.
Queer menopause
Run by psychotherapist and counsellor Tania Glyde, this collective aims to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ experiences of menopause, find and promote inclusive menopause resources and push for better education for therapists and healthcare practitioners about the needs of LGBTQIA+ people in menopause.