The Coventry Menopause Project

10/10/2026

When we talk about menopause, we need to talk about mental health.

This World Mental Health Day, we're sharing something that women in our own community have told us.

Through The Coventry Menopause Project's Experience Survey, we've received 111 responses from women sharing their experiences of perimenopause and menopause.

And the findings speak volumes.

💗 94 reported anxiety
💗 91 reported low mood
💗 94 reported brain fog
💗 90 reported sleep disturbances

But behind these numbers are real women, with real experiences.
Women who have sought help, struggled to understand what was happening to them, and in some cases spent years searching for answers.

One woman told us:
“Every time I would go with symptoms I was told I have anxiety. Time and time again try this antidepressant.”

Another shared:
“At no point did any of the doctors I have seen suggest peri menopause despite me being in my early 40's.”

These are not isolated symptoms to be considered independently of everything else happening in a woman's life.

Anxiety is real. Depression is real. And for some women, hormonal changes may be contributing to or exacerbating their mental health difficulties.

This isn't about dismissing mental health conditions or suggesting antidepressants don't have a place. It's about recognising that women's physical, hormonal and psychological health are interconnected.

We need to ask better questions. Listen to women's experiences. And consider the whole picture.

Because women shouldn't have to fight to have the whole picture considered.

At The Coventry Menopause Project, we're committed to listening to women's experiences, raising awareness and advocating for more informed, compassionate and joined-up support.

💬 Have you ever experienced changes to your mental health during perimenopause or menopause? Did you recognise what was happening, or did it take time to connect the dots?

We'd love to hear your experience.

07/10/2026

WOMEN'S HEALTH DROP IN

We loved our previous Women's Health Drop-Ins so we're making them a regular part of TCMP.

From now on, we'll be getting together on the first Monday of every month. Our next one will be held on Monday 2nd November.

This isn't a presentation.

There isn't a set agenda.

And you don't need to come with a list of questions.

It's simply a space to grab a cuppa, chat, listen and connect with other women.

Talk about what's on your mind
Listen to other women's experiences
Ask questions
Share, connect and feel less alone
Camera on or off, completely your choice

We'll naturally be talking about menopause, perimenopause, women's health and the things that come up along the way.
No pressure to speak. No silly questions. No judgement.
Just women supporting women.

📅 First Monday of every month
💻 Online
🎟️ FREE

You will need to register for a place, so we can send you the Zoom link and make sure you have everything you need.

👉 Book your place at https://www.tcmp.org.uk/event-details/monthly-womens-health-drop-in

Grab your cuppa and come and join us.

06/10/2026

Have you heard of adenomyosis? - if not and you're experiencing chronic pain or heavy bleeding - this might be worth a read 👀

For some women, midlife and the menopause transition can shine a light on health conditions that may have been overlooked for years — especially when symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, bloating and changes around the bowel have previously been put down to “just heavy periods”.

One of those conditions is Adenomyosis sometimes described as the "evil cousin” of endometriosis. It can cause debilitating symptoms for thousands of women, yet it still receives relatively little airtime.

Adenomyosis happens when endometrial-like tissue grows within the muscle wall of the uterus. Symptoms can vary, but may include:

🩸 Heavy or prolonged bleeding
😖 Painful periods and pelvic pain
🫄🏼 Pelvic pressure and bloating / Abdominal swelling
😖 Pain during s*x
💩 Trouble with constipation or fully emptying the bowel
😶‍🌫️ Brain Fog
😴 Fatigue

The exact cause is still not fully understood. And it's yet another area of womens health that is massively under researched.

Treatment depends on the individual and the severity of symptoms and may include pain relief, medication to reduce inflamation & bleeding, hormonal treatments, and in some cases surgical procedures such as uterine artery embolisation & hysterectomy

At The Coventry Menopause Project, we don’t just talk to women about menopause.

We support women to look at the whole picture of their health in midlife - helping them understand symptoms, prepare for conversations with healthcare professionals, explore appropriate support and feel more confident navigating what can sometimes be a very complicated healthcare journey.

Because not everything happening in midlife is “just menopause”.

👉 Learn more about adenomyosis from The Endometriosis Foundation:
https://www.theendometriosisfoundation.org/adenomyosis

💬 Do you suffer with or had you heard of adenomyosis before?

A little favour - please share this post — it might help another woman recognise that what she is experiencing deserves further investigation 🩵

05/10/2026

MIDLIFE MONDAY 🩵
The Good News Edit

We spend a lot of time talking about what still needs to change in menopause care.

So we want to start the week by recognising what is changing.

New NHS data shows that 2 million women aged 40+ in England received NHS HRT prescriptions in 2025/26 — up from around 800,000 just five years ago.

That’s a huge shift…

What’s really encouraging is the age range Women aged 40+ are accessing HRT — suggesting more women are recognising symptoms and seeking support earlier, rather than feeling they have to wait until periods stop or symptoms become unbearable.

That’s a shift we absolutely want to see. 🩵🙌🏼

Did you know menopause symptoms can begin in your 40s — and sometimes earlier?

👉 Follow The Coventry Menopause Project for practical information, support and more positive progress in women’s health.

And that’s progress worth celebrating. Don’t you think?

04/10/2026

03/10/2026

Thriving through menopause… what does that actually mean to you?

I see so much online these days about what women should be doing to “thrive” through menopause.

Some of it can be really inspiring.

But some of it can also feel overwhelming, daunting and, quite frankly, like another list of things we’re somehow failing at.

I don’t believe there is a right or wrong way to experience menopause.

There is an enormous amount of change happening in a woman’s body and mind — and that transition can span 10–15 years.

All while we might be raising children, supporting ageing parents, juggling careers, navigating relationships, managing homes… and somewhere amongst all of that, trying to look after ourselves too.

And what makes one woman feel incredible might make another woman’s toes curl.

(Hello, cold-water plunge. 🥶 Absolutely not for me)

This is exactly why I believe so strongly in the power of Health & Wellbeing Coaching.

We don’t tell women what they should be doing to thrive.

We help them explore what thriving — or simply feeling a little better — looks like for them.

We hold space.
We ask questions.
We support change.
We offer accountability.
And we walk alongside them while they figure it out.

With World Menopause Day just around the corner, I thought I’d practise what I preach and share some of the things that have worked for me over the last four years…

…and some of the things that definitely haven’t. 🙈

So each day this week, over in our private community group, SHE Social - I’m going to share a little video every day of my personal wins, fails and lessons learned along the way.

And I’d love you to be part of the conversation.

Join in if you want to. Share what’s worked for you and inspire someone else. Or simply come and have a nosey at what everyone else is doing.

Because maybe thriving through menopause isn’t about doing everything “right”.

Maybe it’s about discovering what’s right for you. 🩵

Come and join us — and please share this with a woman who might appreciate hearing that message today.

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01/10/2026

World Menopause Day 2026

We’re excited to be heading to Stratford-upon-Avon on Sunday 18th October for this year’s World Menopause Day celebration Freedom to Flourish.

We’ll be there with a Coventry Menopause Project stall, so come along, say hello and have a chat with us!

A brilliant day bringing women, professionals and the menopause community together to learn, connect and celebrate.

📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon
📅 Sunday 18th October
⏰ 9am–6pm

Tickets are only £7 get them here: https://tickets2026.menopauseknowledge.org/events/menopauseknowledge/2075914

We’d love to see you there!

30/09/2026

Wellbeing Wednesday

HRT is just one part of the puzzle
There is SO much more to menopause.

HRT can be an incredibly important part of menopause care for many women but our bodies need more than hormones alone.

Nutrition - fuelling your body with what it needs
Physical activity - supporting your bones, heart, muscles & mind
Connection - because we were never meant to do this alone
Nature - space to breathe, reset and slow down
Hydration - simple, but often overlooked
Vitamin & mineral levels - deficiencies can sometimes add to how we feel

This isn't about being perfect. And it certainly isn't about suggesting you can eat, exercise or meditate your way out of menopause symptoms.

It's about giving your mind and body the best possible foundations while getting the right support for you.

There’s never been a better time to start honouring your mind & body and nourishing it with what it needs.

Follow The Coventry Menopause Project for realistic menopause education, support and conversations without the one-size-fits-all approach.

28/09/2026

THANK YOU 🩵🙏 for attending tonight’s live webinar.

Due to some technical issues unfortunately we are unable to send the recording.

A common theme emerging from these sessions is that women are on HRT but still don’t have adequate symptom control.

Our message is this - please don’t give up. Chat to your GP about trying a different form. Chat to us for help with having those conversations and explore the research & guidelines available.

It can be a tricky job finding your ideal method & dosing - but it is achievable.

You know where we are if you need further support 🩵

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The Coventry Menopause Project supports women across Coventry and Warwickshire through perimenopause and menopause. We provide menopause education, wellbeing support, community events, resources and guidance, helping women feel informed, empowered and supported.