Menopause Support
The menopause has long been stigmatised, leading to shame and embarrassment leaving many to suffer in silence. Fortunately, there is now a shift towards a "change" for good, notably instigated with the recent Davina McCall documentaries on Channel 4 highlighting the problems that women face and bringing the menopause fully into the public domain.
Questionnaire
Peri/Post/Menopause Questionnaire: Dr Helen Marshall (IBERS) hem@aber.ac.uk
I am interested in the opinions and experiences of ALL AU staff (regardless of sex, gender identity or gender expression) relating to the peri-/post/menopause. The menopause has long been stigmatised, leading to shame and embarrassment leaving many to suffer in silence. Fortunately, there is now a shift towards a "change" for good, notably instigated with the recent Davina McCall documentaries on Channel 4 highlighting the problems that women face and bringing the menopause fully into the public domain. As part of my drive to improve the support AU provides to peri-/post-/menopausal women I have created a questionnaire which shouldn't take longer than 15 minutes to complete. Please can you spare the time to complete the survey by clicking on the link below:
Support Group
We have established a AU peri-/post-/menopause support group for all staff and students; this will serve as an opportunity to share experiences and provide a safe supportive environment.
Menopause Support Group on Microsoft Teams
In-person meetings:
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Wednesday 14th June 3-4 pm in Medrus 2
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Wednesday 12th July 3-4 pm in Medrus 2
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Wednesday 9th August 3-4 pm in Medrus 2
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Wednesday 13th September 3-4 pm in Medrus 3
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Wednesday 18th October extended meeting to help celebrate WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY 2-4 pm in Medrus 3
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Wednesday 15th November 3-4 pm in Medrus 3
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Wednesday 13th December 3-4 pm in Medrus 3
Events
Past Events
- 24th August 11am: Menopause and the workplace webinar (Menopause Matters)
- October is World Menopause Month
- 18th October: World Menopause Day
- 24th October 12-1: webinar on Menopause, sexual wellbeing and relationships (Women's Health Plan, Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland)
Resources
AU
Care First
- Care First menopause information (docx)
- Menopause Awareness video (YouTube.com)
- Menopause Awareness (pdf)
- Menopause Awareness 2 (pdf)
Other organisations
- Menopause at work - let's talk about it (pdf) (menopausematters.co.uk)
Useful Links
- Menopause Support (menopausesupport.co.uk)
- Menopause Matters (menopausematters.co.uk)
- Daisy Network (daisynetwork.org)
- Menopause Cafe (menopausecafe.net)
- Queer Menopause Collective (queermenopause.com)
- The Menopause Charity (themenopausecharity.org)
- Balance (balance-menopause.com)
- British Menopause Society (thebms.org.uk)
Contacts
If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us.