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About the menopause

​The menopause is a natural process in a woman’s life and marks the end of your reproductive years. It usually effects women between the ages of 45 and 55 years old and could come with a range of symptoms.

The symptoms of menopause include:

  • Hot flushes
  • Night sweats
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Headaches
  • Mood changes
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Palpitations
  • Trouble remembering
​The stages of menopause

​There are three stages to the menopause:

  • Before menopause (Perimenopause):
    This is when periods become irregular, and you might experience symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, trouble sleeping, brain fog and fatigue. For many people the perimenopause can last years.
  • Menopause:
    This is when you haven’t had a period for 12 months in a row. Hormones change, which can lead to symptoms like hot flashes and dryness.
  • After menopause (Post-menopause):
    After menopause, some symptoms might improve, but there’s a higher risk of problems like weak bones and heart issues due to lower hormone levels.
Support for menopause and female health

​Taff Ely Cluster provides exceptional care and support during menopause. You can contact your surgery to book an appointment and get support through the menopause.

There are also a number of additional resources that offer information and guidance to help you through menopause. A list of resources that can help you with managing symptoms and getting advice is below:

Balance
The free Balance app enables you to monitor your symptoms, reach personalised expert materials, obtain a health report, engage in community story-sharing, and offers numerous additional features.

Rock My Menopause
Provide you with the necessary knowledge and information about menopause.

Women’s Health Concern
Women’s Health Concern (WHC) offers a private and impartial service aimed at advising, educating, and providing reassurance to women regarding their gynaecological, sexual, and post-reproductive well-being.

Menopause Matters
Menopause Matters offers information regarding menopause, its symptoms, and available treatments. Here you can access insights about the events before, during, and after menopause, potential outcomes, self-care strategies, and available therapeutic options.

British Menopause Society
The BMS has created a suite of tools for healthcare practitioners. The also offer direction on HRT prescription and explore alternative treatment avenues.

CoppaFeel
CoppaFeel aims to inform and emphasise the importance of examining your breasts. That it isn’t just fun; it can potentially save your life.

Easy reads

Easy to read advice and information on the menopause

Take a look at the ‘easy read’ booklets for easy to understand advice and information on the menopause.

Easy Reads

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Tenovus cancer care

Tenovus Cancer Care offers free, confidential support for anyone whose life has been affected by cancer.

Frailty Nursing Service

The Frailty Nurses are working for the GP practices in Taff Ely to provide assessment, advice and support for patients, their families and carers at home.

Case UK Wellbeing Support

Case UK offer rapid access to physiotherapy, psychological, and occupational therapy across Cwm Taf Morgannwg and Taff Ely area. It is fully funded by the Welsh Government and comes at no cost to you.