My Menopause

Our My Menopause blogs are written by people in Suffolk who are experiencing the menopause or who have been impacted by the menopause. By sharing these stories, together we can stamp out the stigma around the menopause and help everyone feel supported.
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Embracing 'The Change': My Menopause by Jackie Carreira

Jackie is a Suffolk-based writer, musician, and co-founder of QuirkHouse Theatre. Jackie shares her story about how the menopause impacted her creativity as an author and how she's embracing 'the change'.

“The symptoms have been devastating, but I am kind to myself”: My Menopause by Suzette De Coteau-Atuah

Suzette is a storyteller who daylights as a healthcare manager. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, she’s lived in the UK for over 30 years. Suzette talks about the taboo of the menopause in different cultures.

“Ageing is a privilege, and the menopause is part of that transition”: My Menopause by Helen

Helen is a holistic health practitioner and consultant, and is the Health and Social Care Co-ordinator on a project about menopause in the workplace. Helen shares her experience of the queer menopause.

“The chemical menopause was bizarre”: My Menopause by Jean

Jean is the manager at Mildenhall Library and has worked for Suffolk Libraries for more than 4 years. Jean shares her experience of having a chemically-induced menopause whilst studying at university.

To HRT or not to HRT: My Menopause by Charlie Green

Charlie Green is the Deputy Head of Education & Training at Suffolk Mind and is a qualified psychotherapist. Charlie and her friends share their stories about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and how it's affected their menopause symptoms.

The positives and negatives of the menopause: My Menopause by Charlie Green

Charlie Green is the Deputy Head of Education & Training at Suffolk Mind and is a qualified psychotherapist. Charlie and her friends share their stories about the hardest parts of their menopause journey, and the unexpected positives.

Tips for improving health and wellbeing during the menopause: My Menopause by Charlie Green

Charlie Green is the Deputy Head of Education & Training at Suffolk Mind and is a qualified psychotherapist. Charlie and her friends share their stories about the greatest help for their health and wellbeing during the menopause and any top tips others might want to follow.

The discovery of the perimenopause and its unexpected symptoms: My Menopause by Charlie Green

Charlie Green is the Deputy Head of Education & Training at Suffolk Mind and is a qualified psychotherapist. Charlie and her friends share their stories about discovering the perimenopause and the unexpected symptoms they experienced.

"Happy on HRT": My Menopause by Gayla Rowling

Gayla Rowling is the Manager at Leiston Library and has worked for Suffolk Libraries for almost 10 years and is also part of our Wellbeing Champions. Gayla shares her experiences with hormonal replacement therapy (HRT).

"Our bodies are evolving": My Menopause by Anna Clayton

Anna Clayton is a Senior Physiotherapist and Director of Bury Physiotherapy Clinic, working closely with people experiencing the menopause. Anna talks about the early symptoms of the menopause and the effects of contraception on hormonal health.