Help us make menopause part of everyday conversation
“I don’t think people realise how raw it feels when you first realise you are menopausal." - Carolyn Harris MP
The perimenopause and menopause will affect nearly all women at some point in their lives.
Sadly, many people still do not feel comfortable talking to others about the menopause, not even with close friends and family. Some may not even be aware they’re approaching or going through the menopause due to a lack of awareness.
We want to make sure all women are able to get the help and support they need. This starts with normalising conversations about the menopause.
To help us do this, our Let’s #ChatMenopause campaign features films of inspiring women sharing their experiences.
We would love you to join the conversation and share your own story on social media using the hashtag, #ChatMenopause.
Watch our Let's #ChatMenopause videos
Penny Lancaster and Carolyn Harris MP
“It was a really hard time for me, my husband Rod, and my family, but I’m thankful that I was able to get the help I needed and now feel much happier and more confident." - Penny Lancaster
In this video, Penny Lancaster describes her cry for help during the Covid-19 pandemic when she started experiencing menopause symptoms. Meanwhile, for Carolyn Harris MP, depression was her main symptom, following the death of her son.
Early menopause
TV & radio presenter Zoe Hardman and her sister, Kathryn Hardman-Farris, talk about experiencing early menopause in their 30s, known as primary ovarian insufficiency.Race and the menopause
Dr Nighat Arif, TV doctor for BBC Breakfast and ITV This Morning, discusses race and the menopause with Michelle Griffith Robinson and Meera Bhogal.Menopause and relationships
TV presenter and Celebrity MasterChef winner Lisa Snowdon talks to her partner, George, about how his support has been crucial in supporting her through the menopause.Menopause and the Armed Forces
TV presenter Kate Thornton talks to women from the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force about menopause and their careers.Let's #ChatMenopause at Tesco
A group of Tesco colleagues discuss the menopause, including medically induced menopause, and how men can support women through this stage of their lives.“I have never felt fitter, stronger, healthier or happier than I do now.” - Meera Bhogal, menopause influencer and entrepreneur
“I was 33 and starting to think about having a family...Nobody really knew what I was going through. I felt so alone.” - Kathryn Hardman-Farris, Sales and Planning Director
"The menopause robbed me of my superpower. I could go into a meeting and literally come up with ideas at the drop of a hat. I can’t do that anymore." - Lesley, RAF Reserves
For more information and support, please visit our menopause resources.
Watch our Let’s #ChatMenopause webinar with medical experts on symptoms, treatment, care and support.
Join the conversation on social media
This project has been supported by a financial grant from Bayer Plc.
Bayer Plc has had no involvement in the development or implementation of the project.