DCC Support World Menopause Month this October
12 million people in the UK are going through or have reached the menopause. We are supporting World Menopause Month this October, to encourage all those who go through it to never feel ashamed of a natural part of life.
Published: 1 October 2022
12 million people in the UK are going through or have reached the menopause. We are supporting World Menopause Month this October, to encourage all those who go through it to never feel ashamed of a natural part of life.
Menopause is when someone’s periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 years old, but can sometimes occur in younger people, either naturally or due to reasons such as chemotherapy. Perimenopause is the time before the menopause when hormone levels start to decline, and symptoms start, but periods haven’t stopped yet.
Symptoms can include hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia, problems with concentration and memory, fatigue, headaches, muscle and joint pains and low mood. They can last many years and can have a huge impact on people’s quality of life, including their relationships, social life, family life and work.
The menopause will affect you at some point in your life, whether it’s impacting on your own health and wellbeing, a family member, a friend or a colleague, so it’s important to be armed with knowledge, not only for yourself but so you are more compassionate to those around you.
Throughout this month, we will be sharing information and resources about the menopause on our social media channels and in these newsletters, to help open up discussion and encourage better understanding.
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