Health education service Menopause Experts launches today, offering free training and resources to women — and men!
The company offers comprehensive, trustworthy and up-to-date information to help women understand and manage often debilitating symptoms like forgetfulness, hot flushes, headaches, itchy skin, night sweats, brain fog and low or non-existent sex drive.
Menopause Experts training is completely free, making vital information available to all people whatever their ability to pay. In comparison, private consultations with some menopause doctors cost around £275 for an initial consultation.
It’s also the first menopause service to provide advice and tips to men, recognising the importance of including husbands, partners and workmates in the conversation.
Free training includes information on the biology of the female body and the effects that declining hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone have on women’s health. It examines the pros and cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and looks at alternative ways to manage symptoms through diet and lifestyle.
Former chief officer of doctors’ union the British Medical Association Dr Helena McKeown is joining the board of directors to help educate GPs and other clinicians about menopause.
Menopause Experts offers free podcasts, with recent subjects including Sex and the menopause. Free blogs discuss subjects like Hair loss (every woman's nightmare) and also Psychological Issues relating to menopause.
The digital magazine Menopause Life is free and includes recipes, articles on exercise and foods that can alleviate unwanted symptoms. There is even a light-hearted look at menopause, a regular column written by comedian Mel Byron.
Dee Murray, founder and CEO at Menopause Experts, said: “Menopause is one of the last taboos in women’s health, and it’s about time we were all talking about it - women and men. Until now we were all seen as mad old women, that is about to change!
“We’re on a mission to offer the best advice and tips available, working with our panel of experts to dispel myths and outdated fears that make life harder for women in the workplace and at home. Though half of the population will never have to deal with menopause themselves, nearly every man will know someone who is going through it, or has gone through it, though they may not yet recognise it as menopause symptoms.
“Teaching husbands, partners and co-workers about menopause is vital if we are going to remove the stigma surrounding what is a big part of a woman's life. Understanding menopause and the impact, may save a career, marriage or even a life! The menopause revolution starts here.
“If you’re going through menopause, know someone who might be, or just want to learn more, have a look at our free podcasts, blogs and advice.”
