World Menopause Day 2023

The most common symptoms of menopause are: 

• Hot flushes where you experience short, sudden bursts of heat.
• Difficulty sleeping which may be caused by hot flushes at night.
• Changes to your mood, ability to concentrate and memory.
• Changes to your sex drive.
• Weight gain and a slowing metabolism.

Having a healthy lifestyle helps to manage the symptoms of menopause and can include: 

• Getting enough sleep 
• Eating well and exercising 
• Avoiding too much alcohol or other substances 

There is no medical treatment for menopause, but medication and therapy can help you with the symptoms and you should seek advice from your GP. 

Signposting for support and resources: 

• The college has a menopause SOP to assist and support staff, click here to access, and the male menopause information can also be accessed on the Mind Yourself app - click here. 
• Menopause Support have created an essential guide to understanding menopause. To access the guide, click here.  
• Find out more information about the effects of menopause by listening to the short online sessions from Menopause NI - to access click here and click here.
• You can also access Menopause and Me podcasts.  
• Money and Pensions Service have undertaken sessions to advise how your pension could be affected if you reduce hours due to menopause, to access the recording click here. 

Events

Eating Well During Menopause 

Your nutrition and lifestyle habits have a big impact on how you experience the menopause. Some simple habit changes and additions to a balanced diet can help you have a smoother and happier transition into menopause and beyond, to access top tips, click here. 

Are you interested in finding out more about how to eat well during the menopause? 

Get top tips from a Registered Dietitian in this live webinar via zoom on Wednesday the 18th of October 2023 @ 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. 

Click here to register. 

Downpatrick Menopause Seminar

SERC and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust are holding a Menopause Information evening on Wednesday the 18th of October 2023 in SERC Downpatrick Campus. 

At the event, there will be two guest speakers from 6.45 pm to offer advice and support: 

• CBT Therapist and Menopause Wellness Practitioner Eva McAlea will deliver information on the themes of harnessing power and breathwork. 
• Deirdre Quinn from Women’s Resource and Development Agency will discuss the importance of breast screening. 

Doors will open at 5.30 pm. In addition to guest speakers, more than 20 organisations will be exhibiting at the event providing information relating to women’s health. Exhibitor stands will include support agencies, health checks, education, and training along with careers advice. SERC beauty students will also be providing free hand massages to attendees. 

Plan to arrive from 5.30 pm to have time to browse the stands before the guest speakers deliver their talks, commencing at 6.45 pm. 

Booking is essential, to register for the event click here. 

If you have any queries, please email menopause@serc.ac.uk 

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