The speakers certainly delivered on the title and we particularly enjoyed hearing the story of Madhu Kapoor.
“Despite being a key treatment option for perimenopause and menopause, less than 1 in 5 women of menopausal age are on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and this figure drastically reduces for Black and Asian women. In this webinar, we’re joined by menopause expert, Dr Sue Mann and menopause advocate, Madhu Kapoor to take a deep dive into HRT. We’ll discuss some of the common and lesser-known symptoms of menopause, explore how and why HRT is an effective treatment, and consider pros and cons of different types of HRT. We will also looked at the risks associated with HRT and sort out fact from fiction so that you’re empowered with the information to help yourself, or someone you know, to make informed decisions about your treatment options.”
Last night we were thrilled to spend time with an amazing group of people and attend the film screening of Rainbow Menopause, a film that sheds light on the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals navigating menopause.
Rainbow Menopause’ looks at menopause for LGBTQ+ people, identifying need for more inclusive conversations and support. Featuring interviews with clinicians and people who have lived experiences, brought together by the ‘Menopause Inclusion Collective’, they hope sharing these stories will help more people to understand that menopause needs to be inclusive of everyone.
Sara Williams the co-creator of the film, who is driven to spotlight minority menopause experiences and advocate for the inclusion of marginalised voices, said:
This is not just a mini-documentary; the film could be a catalyst for change.
We think Rainbow Menopause could be used to help foster inclusivity and understanding:
Staff Training: Educate employees about the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals
Health & Wellness: Incorporate into wellness programs for comprehensive menopause education
Policy Development: Gain insights to shape inclusive policies for LGBTQ+ employees
HR Resource: Understand and support employees’ needs
D&I Initiatives: Promote inclusivity and representation
Awareness Campaigns: Fight stigma, encourage open discussions
ERGs & Support: Empower resource groups focused on LGBTQ+ issues and menopause
Leadership Development: Encourage inclusivity from the executive level
We were delighted to be present for what we hope will be a turning point for the inclusive menopause conversation in the UK, and maybe the world.
“I thought I knew a lot about menopause, but I’ve learned more in 5 mins than in the last 5 years!”
The Digital Women LIVE in Birmingham Skills Fest event was action-packed this week. We were invited to take part in the very special edition of Lunch & Learn.
We featured our new compact version of Story of Menopause, the common sense menstrual health explainer presentation.
With over 20 people in the room and more wanting to squeeze in it was a great opportunity to give clear facts and guidance on how to take your next best step along the hormone highway, especially when reaching your full potential as a female entrepreneur is the goal.
The Story of Menopause did not disappoint and the Wows, sighs of relief, and “why didn’t anyone tell me this before” phrases, were palpable.
Unlike other Menopause Talks, we start the story in a much better place, with menstruation. We paint a clear picture of the menstrual health timeline from the day you start menstruating, to the day you stop and beyond.
Many people get confused with the term menstrual health and assume it is the menstrual cycle but more specifically the days of bleeding. However menstrual health is every single day of a menstruators life and if viewed in terms of overall health the process of menopausing* finally has a back story, and makes much more sense.
I’ve been to five other menopause talks to try and understand what was happening. After this one, I don’t need to go to anymore.
The MAC Centre in Edgbaston, Birmingham become the hub of Menopause education on Sunday 27th January 2024.
The event was hosted by the Menopause Group CIC, accompanied by Aamilah Begum from Menopause Talk CIC.
The room was full of people looking to learn and understand what it means to menopause, particularly as a person of faith.
We lead them on an educational journey through The Story of Menopause – from periods to perimenopause and beyond. Aamilah talked about her lived experience of both chemical menopause and surgical menopause.
As a woman of colour and faith the elements that impact her and many others, are rarely talked about and understood. The audience resonated with everything she said and were inspired to empower themselves with understanding the menstrual health timeline, as explained by Fiona.
This was a first for Shaid Parvaz, presenter of UnityFM’s Business Hour, talking about Menopause with Fiona Catchpowle, Menstrual Health Evangelist and lead educator for #MenopauseEvolution.
It was an intense but sparkling conversation about how the world of business can make small changes to create an inclusive environment for all transitioning through menopause.
Our viewpoint on Menopause in the workplace is that whilst it is a huge leap forward to have the topic discussed, many organisations are feeling very intrepid about what steps are safe to take. To add clarity Fiona explained that what they really should be considering is how to make the work spaces an environment that encourages positive menstrual health experiences, not just menopause. This way every employee who mesnatrutaes will be able to feel that their point of view is valid and know that support will be offered if requested. Employers do not have to wait until a person is experiencing menopause symptoms before offering reasonable adjustments and other measure.
Fiona and Shaid also talked about the upcoming event at Cannon Hill Part called Menopause the Truth, in association with Aamilha Begum from Menopause Talk CIC. You can book a seat here
