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Inclusive Menopause

Inclusivity statement

At the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, we strive to be inclusive in all conversations about menopause. While we sometimes use terms such as 'women,' 'female,' and 'her,' we acknowledge that menopause and menopausal symptoms affect a diverse range of people, including trans men, non-binary individuals, and intersex people who experience hormonal changes. Any gendered language used in our materials, workshops, or discussions is for ease of communication and does not exclude anyone from the conversation.

We recognise that menopause is a deeply personal and varied experience. Symptoms, perspectives on management, and medical histories differ from person to person. Cultural understandings of menopause also vary, and we acknowledge the importance of intersectionality in these discussions.

Research highlights disparities in access to menopause care and treatment. The Fawcett Society’s  found that Black and minoritised women experience delayed diagnoses at higher rates (45% compared to 31% of white women) and are less likely to access hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (8% compared to 15% of white women). Additionally, research from Healthline suggests that Black women reach menopause earlier than white women.

At ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, we are committed to breaking the stigma surrounding menopause, particularly for groups who face additional barriers to support, including younger individuals, people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and LGBT+ communities. We are actively incorporating this awareness into our training sessions, particularly for line managers and HR staff, to ensure that menopause support is accessible and inclusive for all.

Everyone deserves to be part of the conversation on menopause, and everyone should have access to the support and care they need.

  webinar covers:

• The symptoms of menopause and what the data says about how symptoms may differ by ethnicity
• How culture can impact the taboos around the menopause and what needs to be done to tackle these
• The range of ways to manage symptoms.

Resources:

WellNet 

: Their mission is to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ experiences of menopause; to find and promote inclusive menopause resources and to push for better education for therapists and healthcare practitioners about the needs of LGBTQIA+ people in menopause.

For  people in menopause. This site is for individuals seeking information and support.