Menopause Support

Here are some links to information about menopause which you may find helpful. Disclaimer: The West London Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre is not responsible for the nature, content, or availability of these sites. The inclusion of any website links is not an endorsement of the views expressed within, please consult your GP or a healthcare professional before taking any new medication or treatments.

Highlights

Sickle Cell and Menopause Blog – The Menopause Charity Explains how menopause affects people with sickle cell and offers advice on managing symptoms

Black Women in Menopause – Black Health and Beyond: Founded by Nina Kuypers, this website offers inclusive support through newsletters, forums, resources, and research opportunities

Dr Sho’s Guide to Menopause for Black Women (PDF) - A free downloadable guide with practical advice tailored for Black women

 

Understanding Menopause

NHS Menopause Overview - Covers symptoms, treatments, and what to expect during menopause 

Menopause Symptom Checker – The Menopause Charity Helps you track your symptoms and decide if you need support or treatment

The Greene Scale – Menopause Matters A short quiz to measure how menopause is affecting you

Menopause Wellness Hub – Women’s Health Concern Offers confidential advice and education about menopause

 

Perimenopause

Am I Perimenopausal or Menopausal? – PDF Tool A simple guide to help you understand which stage you're in

Living Well Through Perimenopause and Menopause - Tips for staying healthy and managing symptoms 

 

Early or Premature Menopause

The Daisy Network - The Daisy Network Support is available for people diagnosed with early menopause due to Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), including teenagers and young adults up to the early 40s:

https://www.daisynetwork.org/

 

Treatments & Medications

NHS Menopause Treatments - Information on treatments available through the NHS

 

Surgical Menopause

 

Homeopathic & Holistic

NHS Advice on Herbal Remedies - Explains herbal and alternative treatments for menopause symptoms

Herbal Support - National Institute of Medical Herbalists Offers herbal approaches to managing menopause

Homeopathy for Menopause - Information on homeopathic treatments

Non-HRT Alternatives – Menopause Clinic London: Explores options beyond hormone therapy

 

Find a Menopause Specialist

Find a Menopause Specialist – British Menopause Society: Search for NHS or private menopause specialists near you

My Menopause Centre - Offers expert support and was rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC

 

Guidance and Workplace Support

NICE Guidelines on Menopause Care (PDF): Explains the standard of care you should expect from healthcare professionals 

Menopause in the Workplace - UK Government Hub: Advice for employers and employees

Faculty of Occupational Medicine – Workplace Guidance: Practical tips for managing menopause at work

 

Organisations Offering Support

 

Online communities

These communities share stories, advice, and support for Black women going through menopause:

  • Black Women in Menopause
    Instagram
    @BLKMenopause on X formerly known as Twitter

  • Black Menopause and Beyond
    Instagram
    @blkmenobeyond on X formerly known as Twitter

  • Menopause Whilst Black
    Instagram

  • Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause
    Instagram

  • Black Womens's Health Imperative
    Instagram

  • Dr. Itunuoluwa Johnson-Sogbetun (Dr Sho)
    Instagram 

 

Tools for Clinicians

The BMS has developed a range of resources for healthcare professionals to summarise national and international best practice recommendations

https://thebms.org.uk/publications/tools-for-clinicians/

 

Research

SWAN Study – PubMed
Research showing racial differences in menopause experiences and treatment access.

Disparities in Reproductive Aging and Midlife Health between Black and White women: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN)

Menopause hormone therapy and complementary alternative medicine, quality of life, and racial/ethnic differences: the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN)

 

Menopause in Sickle Cell – ASH Poster
A study exploring menopause in people with sickle cell.

Menopause in Sickle Cell Disease: Unchartered Territory | Blood | American Society of Hematology and Poster

 

Menopause in Brazilian Women with Sickle Cell
Looks at how hydroxyurea affects menopause in sickle cell patients.

Queiroz AM, Lobo CLC, Ballas SK. Menopause in Brazilian women with sickle cell anemia with and without hydroxyurea therapy. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther. 2021 Jul-Sep

 

Reproductive Healthcare for People with Sickle Cell
Discusses the importance of tailored reproductive care.

Pecker LH, Kuo KHM. Go the Distance: Reproductive healthcare for people with sickle cell disease. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2022 Dec

 

 

Other Media

Books, Podcasts & Videos

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