Presented by Dr Verity Biggs BScHons MBChB MRCGP DFSRH NHS GP Menopause GP at Newson Health httpswwwmenopausedoctorcouk Who is affected by the menopause All women Average age 51 years symptoms can start 45 years ID: 934243
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Menopause
What is all the fuss about?
Presented by
Dr Verity Biggs BSc(Hons), MBChB, MRCGP, DFSRH
NHS GPMenopause GP at Newson Healthhttps://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/
Slide2Slide3Who is affected by the menopause?
All women!
Average age 51 years – symptoms can start 45 years
1 in 100 women under 40 years
Around 80% have symptoms25% have severe symptoms
Slide4Symptoms of the menopause
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Heavy / light periods
Joint and muscle painsHair and skin changesPalpitationsHeadaches / worsening migrainesWeight / body “shape”
Slide5Symptoms of the menopause
Worsening PMS
Tiredness
Poor memory
Poor concentrationLack of interest and motivationInability to multi-task“Brain fog”
Slide6Psychological symptoms of the menopause
Anxiety
Irritability
Panic attacks
Feeling low Mood swingsFeeling frustrated TearfulLoss of self-esteemLoss of self-confidence
Slide7We need to talk more
…
Vaginal dryness
Urinary symptoms
Discomfort during sexReduced interest in sex
Slide8Risks to health with menopause
Bone loss
Osteoporosis
Heart disease
Type 2 diabetesObesityCognitive decline and early dementiaDepression
Slide9Benefits of HRT
Improves symptoms!
Reduces risk of:
Osteoporosis
DiabetesHeart diseaseOsteoarthritis
Dementia
Depression
Only
around
10%
women take HRT
Menopause education for healthcare professionals is not mandatory
Slide10Hormone replacement therapy - HRT
Not
a “one size fits all”
Numerous different preparations
Oestrogen
replacement (patches/spray/gels)
Progesterone to protect womb lining (not needed if no womb)
Testosterone for some women
Slide11Slide12Slide13Breast cancer
Breast cancer is common
Increased risk of breast cancer with:
Increasing age
Family historyObesityAlcohol
Reduced exercise
Slide14Menopause and work
Retirement
age increasing
Around 3.5 million women aged 50-65 in employment
Having symptoms can lead to:Less engagement with job
Less job satisfaction
Being more likely to quit their job
Menopause is often a “silent issue
”
Slide15Menopause and work
10% of women stop work all together
81% women said their symptoms affected them at work
87% stated that their supervisor or line manager would benefit from menopause training
Nearly 25% had time off work
Slide16Slide17Useful links:https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/
https://pcwhf.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HRT-Myths-Uncovered.pdfhttps://pcwhf.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/HLHH_My-Menopause-Appointment-Guide.pdfhttps://www.menopausematters.co.uk/
https://www.womens-health-concern.org/Thank You