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Let’s start talking about the menopause and sharing stories. There is much to celebrate with the great work happening in this area. We can recognise that each journey through the menopause is individual in relation to how we feel and how long it lasts. For some the changes felt may almost go unnoticed for others the effects are life changing. The more we understand about the menopause the more we may be able to support each other and work out when to seek specialist care.

Many institutions have set up a menopause group and are providing support to work colleagues to improve understanding. Earlier this year local experts Rosie Harper and Dr Emma Thurston at Bournemouth University led a discussion on the menopause to raise public awareness   

Bournemouth University is working in collaboration with NHS Dorset, Dorset Women CIC, and Health Innovation Wessex and many other key partners as part of the Dorset Women’s Health Programme. One of the projects is to focus on menopause support led by Dr Tim Hillard and we have been working closely with women to understand their needs and to work with GPs and their teams to ensure specialist support is available.

On the 20^th November, 2024  Bournemouth University will also be holding a Menopause Symposium  to Spotlight the Menopause as a Centre for Midwifery and Women’s Health  event. Book your place now:

Women’s Health Symposium – Spotlight on the Menopause Tickets, Wed 20 Nov 2024 at 17:00 | Eventbrite