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This week is . Do you know why attending your appointment is so important? Every day in the UK, two women lose their lives to cervical cancer and nine more receive a life-changing diagnosis. Visit the The Eve Appeal for some facts and tips on cervical screening – https://bit.ly/3xkrVo2 – get yourself clued up and booked in!

It’s – have you booked yours? With 27% of patients saying that they hadn’t attended a cervical screening because they had a bad past experience, 29% simply ‘didn’t want to have one’, and 16% not attending because they didn’t have time, it’s important to break the stigma around cervical screening. The Eve Appeal have some tips on how to make your appointment easier – https://bit.ly/3xkrVo2.

Attending your cervical screening is important in preventing cervical cancer. New research, commissioned by The Eve Appeal this has revealed a lack of understanding about cervical screening, and why some patients do not attend. If you would like to find out more about how cervical screening can help you look after your health, visit https://bit.ly/45zmYEI.

Attending your cervical screening is important in preventing cervical cancer. New research, commissioned by the The Eve Appeal this has revealed a lack of understanding about cervical screening, and why some patients do not attend. If you would like to find out more about how cervical screening can help you look after your health, visit https://bit.ly/45zmYEI.

Do you know the risks of cardiovascular disease in menopause? This find out more on Rock My Menopause.

https://bit.ly/46Vjn30

It’s World Menopause Day, and has clinically backed info for you. Including this new resource about cardiovascular disease.

https://bit.ly/46Vjn30

It's World Menopause Day - RMM have lots of resource and tips for you...

https://rockmymenopause.com/

Rock My Menopause is 4!
We launched Rock My Menopause to raise awareness and break the taboo around menopause. And we’d like to hope we've played our part in bringing menopause into the public conversation.
Since we launched, we’ve received national and international coverage. Our campaign has been adopted far and wide and we couldn’t be prouder.
Whether you’ve been with us for a few days, or since the beginning. Thanks for all your support! Together we will
Don’t forget we have resources on our website.
https://rockmymenopause.com/

We supported the recent Women's Health Campaign. Catch Dr Jane Davis' article 'Is it hot in here? Get to know the symptoms of menopause.
Health Awareness

Is it hot in here? Get to know the symptoms of menopause Understand the different stages and symptoms of menopause.

From around 35, we slowly lose calcium from our bones. Losing oestrogen during menopause increases the rate of loss, which can increase the risk of osteoporosis.

One of the ways you can keep your bones healthy is to look at your diet and nutrition.

Consider swapping some of your go-to snacks for a more balanced and healthy diet such as calcium-rich foods like yoghurt, tofu and leafy green vegetables.

Top up your vitamin D levels with fish, eggs or fortified cereals.

Look to reduce your alcohol intake and stop smoking.

Our bone health resource is available in our resources - go check it out!
https://rockmymenopause.com/resources/

It’s National Nutrition Month. Did you know that making changes to your diet and lifestyle can help manage the symptoms of menopause?

Follow these tips from The British Nutrition Foundation:

Make sure you are eating a healthy, varied diet including plenty of fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, calcium-rich foods and low-fat dairy products.

Consider unsaturated fats as a nutritious food source such as olive oil, and limit your intake of fatty or processed meats, refined grains, sugar-sweetened foods and beverages.

Limit your caffeine and alcohol intake and aim to be physically active for at least 150 minutes a week.

Follow this link for more information about diet and lifestyle changes to aid menopause symptoms as well as alternatives to HRT.

https://rockmymenopause.com/get-informed/treatment/

When hormones fluctuate, sleep can be hard to come by. During National Sleep Day, we are sharing our factsheet on night sweats and hot flushes.

Do you struggle to sleep? Share you experiences below.



https://rockmymenopause.com/portfolio-item/hot-flushes-and-night-sweats/

Happy International Women’s Day.

A day to celebrate women and lift one another up as well as advocate for the rights of all women across the world.

Have you heard about the Government’s Response to Menopause in the Workplace Report?

It isn't all doom and gloom as we might be led to believe, and actually there are some recommendations that they are fully behind as well as have policies underway and in the pipeline.

However, the Women and Equality Committee do make some very fair points in the rebuttle.

What do you think?

The Government's Response to Menopause in the Workplace Report The Government’s response rejects five of the Committee’s recommendations outright, including the recommendation to consult on making menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 and pilot a specific menopause leave policy within the workplace.

This week marks (23 – 29 January), and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust has launched a new campaign to end cervical cancer.

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust can stop 3,000 women a year in the UK receiving a cervical cancer diagnosis, and save two women a day from dying.

Check out Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust cervical cancer facts here
https://bit.ly/3Wu6NCt
Or check out their video here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzPympAGFfU

Together #WeCan end cervical cancer Together work towards a day where cervical cancer is a thing of the past and as a charity, we need your help.Countries around the world are committing...

Call for participants: LGBTQI+ Menopause Research PHD Project.

Rebecca is a third year PhD student researching LGBTQI+ experiences of menopause at the University of Leeds.

Requirements:
Participants must be at least 18 years old
Participants must identify as LGBTQ+
Participants be currently, or have previously, experienced menopause
The participants will self identify as the above, no “proof” is required.

Could you help with this amazing piece of research?
For more information on taking part, email: [email protected]

Rebecca's hope is that this project will help reconstruct the picture we have of "the" menopause experience, and show how truly a unique and personal experience it is.

It’s . The focus is on mood and cognition. How do you manage low mood, irritability, memory or concentration lapses? Share in the comments and let’s support each other to Rock It! We also have some useful tips on our website. Take a look 👀 https://bit.ly/3TdIYOk

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We are proud to support International Women’s Day. Let’s get informed together.

Press Release - Rock My Menopause. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/2MLvWJs

Top tips from our medical experts on how to care for your delicate vulval skin: https://bit.ly/3gmvmxG

What is Rock My Menopause? | Click the link to find out more about us: https://bit.ly/308nsUn

This resource covers tips for patients on making cervical screening (smear tests) more comfortable and an easier experience. To read the words of Dr. Jane Davis, click the link: https://bit.ly/3fUFiht

Dr Anne Connolly and Dr Jane Davis cover how women should feel confident that they can still talk to their GP during the COVID-19 pandemic about their perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Click the link to listen: https://bit.ly/2ZoMewK

Coping with menopause in lockdown - Rock My Menopause + Return to Resources Coping with menopause in lockdown This podcast with Dr Anne Connolly and Dr Jane Davis covers how women should feel confident that they can still talk to their GP during the COVID-19 pandemic about their perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, and what they can do to find […]

Symptoms of the menopause | Click the link: https://bit.ly/2XmTXw5

OK ladies, this is a cheat sheet for a really good menopause chat with your GP surgery, written by GP and menopause specialist Dr Jane Davis: https://bit.ly/38Yvxvi

First week back at work? 1 in 4 women consider quitting due to their menopause symptoms, we have a new menopause and work podcast for you. Produced by Womanthology with our Dr Jane. Have a listen: https://bit.ly/3ythevF

Hot flushes and night sweats | Read more: https://bit.ly/3m8HYKA

GP and menopause specialist Dr Jane Davis talks us through her favourite subject – s*x. Jane discusses everything you’ve ever wanted to know about s*x during the perimenopause and menopause. Click the link to listen: https://bit.ly/2DoGWZZ

S*x and Perimenopause - Rock My Menopause + Return to Resources S*x and Perimenopause Are you swinging from the chandeliers or sipping cocoa in your PJs? GP and menopause specialist Dr Jane Davis talks us through her favourite subject – s*x. Jane discusses everything you’ve ever wanted to know about s*x during the perimenopause and meno...