Introduction to Menopause

06/01/2023 35 min Temporada 4 Episodio 6
Introduction to Menopause

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In this episode we chat with Tanja Harrison, Lecturer in Clinical Sciences and Nutrition about Menopause. Tanja will provide an introduction, basic facts & terminology of the menopause and discuss the symptoms experienced by some women during this time. We discuss how menopause might affect our student body (not just those who identify as female, or experiencing symptoms!), what support is available and what other things you can do to help yourself and others experiencing menopause and perimenopause.  Links to additional resources (click to access):Student Menopause Support Network - Information on how to joinWomen’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/  Menopause Matters https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/  The Menopause Charity https://www.themenopausecharity.org/  The British Dietetics Association https://www.bda.uk.com/uploads/assets/da7a32fc-4ab3-42e1-b2573359e81471d0/Menopause-food-fact-sheet.pdf  Useful Twitter Accounts@DrNighatArif - focuses on women from ethnic minority groups  @BLKMenopause - Black Women and Menopause @drlouisenewson  - Dr Louise NewsonFor more info on this and future episodes, subscribe to The Student Support Podcast on Spotify, or  follow University of Chester Student Shout Out on:Instagram: @uocshoutoutFacebook: @uocshoutoutTwitter: @uocshoutoutTo submit a question to be answered in an upcoming episode, click this link and ask your question. We'll chose a selection to answer in an upcoming episode.Follow University of Chester Student Shout Out on: Instagram: @uocshoutout Facebook: @uocshoutout X: @uocshoutout