MENOPAUSE NEWS
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Participate in research
The University of Stirling is conducting a research study on chronic vulval pain and wants to hear from people living in the UK with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)/vulvovaginal atrophy/urogenital atrophy, or related chronic vulval pain.
If you are a healthcare professional with experience in diagnosing or managing vulval conditions, or a policymaker working in women’s health they would like to hear from you as well.
Share your experiences with diagnosis, treatment and barriers to care in a short online interview.
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Join a study: Barriers to physical activity during menopause
The latest Sport England data suggests approximately 40% of women aged 40-60 don't meet recommended physical activity guidelines (Sport England, 2025) Yet the reasons for this remain significantly under-researched. Launching on International Women's Day on 8th March Manchester Metropolitan University is planning a new research study called Research Study Physical Activity Experiences During Menopause. Your lived experiences could provide valuable insights into understanding physical activity during menopause.
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Measuring hormone lovel, there's more to it thank you think
During this podcast Heather and our guest Dr Clare Spencer do an amazing job of simplifying this incredibly complex topic. You might be thinking…mmm…not the sexiest topic to listen to but, please do because by the end not only will you have a greater understanding about blood tests but you’ll also be reminded about a few basics - understanding how other unmeasurable factors influence your symptoms as those hormones merrily fluctuate away and why it’s so important to disentangle how you really feel during this hormonal storminess.
Heather and Clare drill down into the nitty gritty. dispelling myths and misinformation along the way and give invaluable insight into a very misunderstood topic.
So, would you ever measure hormone levels? If so, is there a right time, what about age factors, what are they actually testing for, how accurate is it, what about absorption levels, are there target levels to aim for, how do you interpret a result, where do environmental factors & genetics come in, how best to avoid tachyphylaxis and what about prescribing HRT for bone health? They cover a lot… we told you it was worth a listen!
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Men... let's talk menopause
Raising awareness… generating interest…providing education…we have seen a huge change in recent years amongst men with many genuinely seeking more information on how best to support partners at home and colleagues within the workplace.
There is, however, always room for improvement!
To help us discuss this important topic we’re delighted to have on as a guest Nic Elliot who wears two hats at Actons Solicitors as the HR director and as head of the employment law team. He interestingly had an overwhelming response to a post he put up on LinkedIn about the Menopause, opening up a place where numerous people felt comfortable to share their personal experiences, whether supporting partners & colleagues or experiencing the Menopause themselves.
This is a refreshingly open & honest conversation about the impact menopause can have on relationships, the strain it can cause, and how best to navigate what can often be a turbulent time for everyone.
Then there’s the additional challenges within the workplace, especially as a male manager. Suggestions as to what can help and should training on the menopause become mandatory? The podcast also touches on the new Menopause Action Plans coming into play in this year..all very interesting.
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THE WORKPLACE
If you are an employer... we can help you get ahead with your Menopause Action Plan, before it becomes mandatory in 2027
From April 2026 large employers should voluntarily publish an Equality (or Menopause) Action Plan; by 2027 this becomes mandatory. The plan must cover menopause support (alongside gender pay gap action). To help with that we can now offer companies and organisations, large or small, the opportunity to subscribe to the Digital Version of Menopause Matters and enable their employees/members access to the online magazine.
Email us for further information and pricing using the link below. Providing an indication of how many employees/members you would like to have access would be most helpful.
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We Can Help Business and Organisations.. Online or Face-to-Face
Dr Heather Currie MBE and Ruth Devlin offer online or in-person educational sessions across all sectors including large and small and community groups and employers.
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Menopause Matters, Let's Talk Podcasts
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We really appreciate you taking time to listen to any, or all, of our podcasts and we'd love to know what you think. This can really help inform our future episodes, ensuring they address your questions or concerns.
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Menopause Matters information is available via Amazon Alexa
Menopause Matters will be providing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around menopause via Amazon's cloud-based voice service, Alexa.
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