Whether you've had the chance to watch our fantastic session on managing menopause induced by a cancer diagnosis in or around pregnancy with Dr Alison MacBeth, or not, this helpful list of resources is your key to managing both physical and psychological symptoms of menopause. Click the titles in pink to visit the relevant websites.
With huge thanks to Alison for sharing so many wonderful resources, as well as her time and expertise, with our mums and families.
Podcast - Menopause and Cancer with Dani Binnington. All episodes are helpful, but if your time is limited, try:
Episode 42 with Dr Zoe Schaedel (sleep)
Episode 34 with Dr Angela Wright (libido)
Episode 61 with Melinda McDougal (complimentary therapy)
Episode 63 with Dr Sarah Glynne- (genito-urinary syndrome of menopause)
Episode 70 with Dr Teplinsky (myth busting with an oncologist).
This document covers some non-medication ways for helping with symptoms of the menopause, such as anxiety/stress, low mood, hot flushes/night sweats and sleep problems using cognitive behavioural therapy.
Living Well through Menopause by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith is a book which talks more about the role of CBT in managing menopausal symptoms and can be purchased through Amazon.
CBT at Maggies Centres If you have a Maggies Centre near you, some of them offer group CBT sessions.
This factsheet talks through the reasons why your sleep might be disturbed and steps to help improve it.
This app can also be helpful with managing sleep problems. It is free in Scotland and can be accessed through Macmillan in England.
Dr Alison recommended this as a supplement to help with sleep, anxiety and relaxation.
This app is great for pelvic floor exercises.
The Tena website Has a lot of good information around strengthening your pelvic floor through specific, simple exercises.
In addition to providing a list of accredited pelvic floor physio's it also has some fabulous advice including that specific to menopause.
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