- More than 90% of women weren’t taught about menopause in school
- UCL is creating a course to educate women about the changes their bodies go through
Experts are launching the UK’s first menopause education program to increase women’s understanding of the changes their bodies go through during this stage of life. Research indicates that more than 90% of women never received any education on menopause while in school, and nearly two-thirds only sought information when they began experiencing symptoms.
To address this knowledge gap, University College London (UCL) is working in collaboration with the charities Wellbeing of Women and Sophia Forum to design The National Menopause Education and Support Program. This program aims to provide attendees with up-to-date and evidence-based menopause education from trained healthcare professionals.
Research suggests that more than 90 per cent of women were never taught about the menopause at school
The program will be led by Professor Joyce Harper, Dr Shema Tariq, and Dr Nicky Keay, and has the support of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the British Menopause Society.
Professor Harper emphasizes the need for women to be well-informed about menopause, as certain symptoms can be mistaken for mental health issues or other concerning causes, leading to negative effects on their well-being. The aim is to provide women with the necessary information to manage the changes they experience during this stage of life.
The team plans to make the program affordable and accessible to everyone and will collaborate with companies to offer the course to their employees.
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Janet Lindsay, CEO of Wellbeing of Women, expressed excitement about this project and highlighted the importance of empowering women with high-quality information and support during menopause. The goal is to help women understand the changes their bodies go through and provide them with the tools to manage their symptoms effectively.
Development of the program will commence at UCL in September.
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