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Menopause: What women want

Menopause: What women want . Kathy Abernethy MClinSci RN Menopause Clinical and Research Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow www.themenopausecourse.com. What women don’t want. “Quick fix” To be fobbed off To be patronised To be stereotyped. What women want….

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Menopause: What women want

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  1. Menopause: What women want Kathy Abernethy MClinSci RN Menopause Clinical and Research Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow www.themenopausecourse.com

  2. What women don’t want “Quick fix” To be fobbed off To be patronised To be stereotyped

  3. What women want… To know if it’s menopause ?blood tests History/assessment To understand what is happening What’s normal? How long will it last?

  4. What women want… To be taken seriously Discussion about symptoms Treatment options Self help Side effects/risks/benefits

  5. What women want.. • Choices • Lifestyle measures • HRT • Non hormonal medication • Therapeutic approach • Signposting

  6. Signposting • Weightwatchers/Slimming Club/Gym • www.menopausematters.co.uk • www.womens-health-concern.org.uk • www.daisynetwork.org.uk • Specialist Clinic/Gynaecologist/Other practitioners

  7. What women need • Realistic expectations • Realistic goals • Improved future health

  8. The Young?

  9. Summary To feel normal To be able to work and socialise as usual To make positive changes for future health

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