Menopause
This survey has now closed and we are in the process of analysing the information to feed back to service providers.
Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences. We value your feedback and if you still want to share your views then please contact us on 0191 263 5321 or email us at info@hwnt.co.uk.
Menopause is a subject that is not often discussed openly. Healthwatch has heard from women who would like more information available to enable them to make informed choices about treatment, both medical and non-medical, and access to support from women with experience of menopause.
We asked for the views of women experiencing perimenopause (the time when your body makes the natural transition to menopause) and menopause, and the views of postmenopausal women about their experiences.
In addition, we asked to hear from the people supporting women, including partners and family members, and from younger women about their views on the menopause information available to them.
Support
Here are some webpages offering support and advice:
NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/
The British Menopause Society: https://thebms.org.uk/
Age UK: Six things to know about menopause
Menopause Support: https://menopausesupport.co.uk/
Miss Menopause: https://www.missmenopause.co.uk/
Women’s Health Concern: https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause/