Menopause Awareness Month

Since 2009 October has been designated as World Menopause Awareness Month by the International Menopause Society (IMS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). During the month World Menopause Awareness Day takes place on 18 October. The purpose is to raise awareness of associated health issues and improve understanding of the menopause.

 

We’re putting the spotlight on the support available if you are going through the menopause or you are experiencing the early menopause following cancer treatment.

 

Early menopause and menopausal symptoms can be common when having hormonal therapy to treat specific cancer types such as womb cancer and breast cancer.

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A family walking in the park on a sunny winter's day

How Macmillan can help if you are affected by the menopause and cancer

What is the menopause or early menopause?

Managing menopause or early menopause symptoms

Paralympian helps shine light on early menopause and cancer with Boots

Your stories

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“Hormone therapy brought on a quick menopause.” - Emma

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"I went through the menopause and that floored me on top of the rest of my cancer treatment." - Karen

Getting help if you are living with menopause and cancer

If you are worried about the early menopause or menopausal symptoms and you have questions, you are not the only one.

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Practical and emotional support
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Talk with people in the same situation
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Where you can go for help