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The Menopause & me - TV programme on tonight

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liz67338
liz67338

Hi all,

I just wanted to share the fact (hopefully im permitted) that there's a TV programme on tonight on BB1 called "The Menopause and me" at 1045pm

Im very much hoping it provides some real examples of how extreme and severe menopause can be with many of us suffering multiple deliberating symtoms daily, and not just the 'standard' hot flushes mood swings and fatigue

I do think it's great it's on mainstream TV. I'm intrigued to watch it.

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  • cathyb66
    cathyb66 liz67338

    Posted

    Thanks for the information , will watch with interest
  • sheena4572
    sheena4572 liz67338

    Posted

    Thanks for this. However on my BBC I've got a programme about the mayor of the north east. Are there different programmes depending on your area, I thought the BBC didn't do that. I'm gutted. Sheena x

  • Esmay
    Esmay liz67338

    Posted

    Hi Liz

    Thanks for that. I've set it to record and will watch it when I come home after my surgery.

    I used to think menopause was just hot flushes and mood swings, never mind fatigue or all of that other stuff. smile

  • Esmay
    Esmay liz67338

    Posted

    Hi Liz

    Thanks for that. I've set it to record and will watch it when I come home after my surgery.

    I used to think menopause was just hot flushes and mood swings, never mind fatigue or all of that other stuff. smile

  • Gillian1956
    Gillian1956 liz67338

    Posted

    Just read this I forgot it was on tonight do I've missed it 🙁

  • debi62095
    debi62095 liz67338

    Posted

    did you watch the tv programme, what you think, i missed last half hour, what did i miss ? thanks
    • liz67338
      liz67338 debi62095

      Posted

      Hi I recorded it going to watch it today, will let you you what it was all about x
    • liz67338
      liz67338 debi62095

      Posted

      It was by a Kirsty Wark, found it interesting, did talk about some of the variety of issues such as dizziness, headaches, joint pain, changes in skin hair, energy levels, depression, vaginal dryness. How it can lessen our confidence and question our place in the world. A guest was a specialist from the British Menopause society I hadn't heard of this society before. Spoke about the confusion around whether HRT is safe and as it currently stands the benefits far outweigh the risks. Covered concerns over bone density and lifestyle changes that can help..no smoking less alcohol calcium. Brought up benefits of CBT to help cope with psychological aspects. One lady swears by her lady Magnet which she said reduced hot flushes.

      I was disappointed they didn't bring up anxiety issues which I know is a big one for many of us. Overall I'm pleased to see the matter being discussed in public eye & really hope it happens on a more regular basis with regular updates on any new ground breaking research and ways to help us cope both mentally and physically. For those overseas hopefully you can find it on You tube or "watch online" via google. Ps During last 1/2 hour they covered fertility and new research to show ovaries contain cells that can regenerate into new eggs.

    • Mars777
      Mars777 liz67338

      Posted

      Hi Liz would love to have watched this. Was interested in if the benefits out weigh the risks as i had to stop taking my HRT due to a procedure, back oo a very low dose now, but don't feel any benefits as yet been on them 10 days now?

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