The Menopause Charity

01/06/2026

Struggling with sleep during perimenopause or menopause?

Dr Rachel Hines, a member of our Clinical Advisory Panel, shares lifestyle changes that may help with insomnia.

Trusted information can help people better understand symptoms and feel more supported.

🔗 Learn more about managing sleep in menopause: https://themenopausecharity.org/information-and-support/what-can-help/good-sleep/managing-sleep-in-menopause/

Watch now 💜

24/05/2026

Perimenopause is not always a midlife experience.

For Charlie, symptoms began just months after giving birth, but it took years to get answers.

Her story highlights how easily perimenopause can be missed, especially when symptoms overlap with postpartum recovery or other health conditions.

Trusted information matters. It helps people recognise symptoms earlier and feel more confident seeking support.

🔗 Read her story: https://themenopausecharity.org/perimenopause-after-childbirth-early-perimenopause-story/

21/05/2026

Did you know joint pain can be linked to perimenopause and menopause?

Dr Radhika Vohra from our Clinical Advisory Panel explains lifestyle changes and treatment options that may help.

Trusted menopause information can help people better understand their symptoms and make informed choices about their health.

Watch and share 💜

20/05/2026

Could you spare 60 seconds to support The Menopause Charity? 💜

We have the chance to receive £5,000 through the Movement for Good Health & Wellbeing draw, but nominations close on 24 May.

Every nomination could help us reach more people with trusted, evidence-based menopause information and support.

Too many people are still struggling to recognise symptoms, access reliable information or feel understood during menopause. Funding like this helps us continue breaking down stigma and helping more people join the dots and manage menopause with confidence.

It only takes a minute to nominate us:
🔗 https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing?cn=1191332&ct=health&i=1779184969-66021.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

Thank you for supporting our work and helping more people access trusted menopause information.

19/05/2026

What an incredible achievement ✨

The Sequin Climb III fundraiser has now raised £12,390 for The Menopause Charity.

Supporters climbed Ben Lomond in sequins, but the impact went far beyond reaching the summit. The climb created powerful conversations about menopause, helping people share experiences openly and feel less alone.

Thank you to everyone who climbed, donated and supported this amazing event. Together, you are helping us raise awareness and provide trusted menopause information and support.

🔗 https://themenopausecharity.org/sequin-climb-ben-lomond-fundraising-success/

01/05/2026

Anxiety is a common symptom during perimenopause and menopause.

In this short video, Dr Rachel Hines from our Clinical Advisory Panel shares lifestyle changes and treatment options that may help.

Sharing trusted information helps women and others experiencing menopause make informed choices about their health.

Visit our Understanding Menopause video series, from clinicians you can trust. https://themenopausecharity.org/information-and-support/understanding-menopause-videos/

30/04/2026

Stress can make menopause harder, but small daily steps can help you feel calmer, healthier, and more confident. Gentle movement, relaxation, journaling, social support, and self-care are all powerful tools.

What first step will you take today to reduce stress?

🔗 https://themenopausecharity.org/information-and-support/what-can-help/self-care/stress-management-in-menopause/

28/04/2026

Thank you for sharing Paul’s story. We are so proud of him and his family for raising vital awareness of the impact of menopause on mental health.

This is Carys. She tragically died after suffering a decline in her mental health during the menopause 💔

Her loved ones remember her as outgoing and social with a silly sense of humour.

However, like many women, when Carys began the menopause the anxieties and worries which had previously been manageable became all consuming. She was struggling to sleep, overthinking, and her anxiety became much worse 😔

Her daughter, Alys, believes her mum's symptoms being managed earlier could've helped her. She thinks there needs to be more awareness from peri to menopausal age and GPs need to be better informed around the differences between the ageing woman and the ageing man.

She said: "Her passion was being a mum and that's the thing she cherished the most. She had this great nature of putting others ahead of her and effortlessly being an absolute supermum.

"Women can often carry a lot of anxiety and tend to worry and stress about things. She was always known to be a worrier and I think the menopause around that time it's with a shift of hormonal change, the symptoms worsened and were far more heightened and became unmanageable."

Carys' husband, Paul, embarked on a huge challenge - running the London Marathon to raise money for The Menopause Charity.

Paul added: "This is not an easy story to tell. But if sharing what happened to Carys helps another woman or another family, then it is the right thing to do. We miss her every day."

Congratulations Paul, what an achievement! ❤️ We are so sorry for your loss, RIP Carys 🕊️

28/04/2026

Everyone is incredibly proud of Paul for taking on the 2026 London Marathon in memory of his wife Carys.

Raising over £7,600, Paul and his family are also raising vital awareness of the impact menopause can have on mental health. Theirs is an important story to share, please take a few moments to read. https://themenopausecharity.org/alys-story-menopause-mental-health/

Thank you.

12/04/2026

Tomorrow, Ben Lomond will dazzle for The Menopause Charity.

Around 50 people will pull on their sequins and take on one of Scotland’s most popular Munros. The Sequin Climb, organised by Lucy Beale, is supporting The Menopause Charity by raising vital funds and awareness.

So far, the climbers have raised over £6,000 (and counting!) 🙌

We’re so grateful to everyone backing this challenge, and especially thankful for the brilliant support being shared by , who is cheering on the team.

Every step helps us continue to listen, inform and educate, ensuring people affected by menopause can access trusted information when they need it most.

🔗 Read more about the climb and how to support:
https://themenopausecharity.org/sequin-climb-ben-lomond-menopause-charity/

Good luck to everyone climbing tomorrow. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!