Let’s Talk Menopause – Carmel Murray
This month Mark’s mum Carmel who is a Menopause Health Practitioner joins the boys to talk about menopause. It’s a big subject that isn’t spoken about openly and is more than just hot sweats! They discuss how it affects women physically, mentally, and emotionally; the treatments available and how they can be supported.
Key Takeaways
Menopause can affect many women at different ages
There are far more symptoms than simply hot sweats
It can affect a woman mentally, emotionally and physically
Identifying menopause symptoms early is key to managing the overall impact
Two of the big issues are ‘brain fog’ and frustration/irritability.
Employers can make simple changes which will help the woman and reduce the chances of losing good experienced employees.
It doesn’t last forever, symptoms will reduce and you will feel more like yourself again.
It is common for women to feel they are ‘not themselves’
Speak to your GP asap
Understanding, empathy and discussion are really important.
There are a number of treatment options but HRT is the most common and has come on a long way since the scaremongering days where people where frightened of increased risk of breast cancer.
Loved ones may feel the impact and need some information and support.
Useful Resources
Balance App and Symptom Checker
Ted Talk about how menopause affects the Brain:
