The story behind M for Menopause
Having experienced severe menopausal symptoms whilst I was employed and not knowing what to do, I left employment abruptly, despite being committed to my employer for over 23 years. I had no support at the time, I did not feel comfortable talking to anyone at work and I was very lonely. However, on a positive note this is the reason why M for Menopause was established.
The aim for M for Menopause is to:
- provide support to everyone (including husbands, partners and children)
- provide a place to ask your menopause related questions
- ensure all ages and genders understand menopause
- create a judgement-free community you can be a part of that will understand and can help you
- provide access to specialists who can advise you
- provide information on nutrition, health, exercise, and mental health tailored to menopause
- guide employers and hold workshops for employees and managers
If you are going through the menopause, M for Menopause will help you understand:
- how your body is changing
- how to manage your symptoms
- how changing your mindset can help
This is a subject that is not going away. Why? you may ask yourselves, because our generation is living longer and more women will go through the menopause than before. So all of you out there (women, husbands, partners, children, employers or employees), no matter who you are, remember this topic will be part of your life in some way.