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Menopause: What women want Kathy Abernethy MClinSci RN Menopause Clinical and Research Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow www.themenopausecourse.com.

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1 Menopause: What women want Kathy Abernethy MClinSci RN Menopause Clinical and Research Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow www.themenopausecourse.com

2 What women don’t want “Quick fix” To be fobbed off To be patronised To be stereotyped

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4 What women want… To know if it’s menopause ?blood tests History/assessment To understand what is happening What’s normal? How long will it last?

5 What women want… To be taken seriously Discussion about symptoms Treatment options Self help Side effects/risks/benefits

6 What women want.. Choices Lifestyle measures HRT Non hormonal medication Therapeutic approach Signposting

7 Weightwatchers/Slimming Club/Gym www.menopausematters.co.uk www.womens-health-concern.org.uk www.daisynetwork.org.uk Specialist Clinic/Gynaecologist/Other practitioners

8 What women need Realistic expectations Realistic goals Improved future health

9 The Young?

10 Summary To feel normal To be able to work and socialise as usual To make positive changes for future health

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