Anyone can be affected by hormonal changes during their lives for a number of reasons, including pregnancy, fertility treatment, gender transitioning, conditions needing hormone treatment, and menopause. For those experiencing symptoms it can be a difficult and stressful time. Everyone will experience the menopause differently and for some, symptoms can be quite severe and can affect people both physically and mentally impacting on their quality of life. If you have any health concerns, please contact your GP.
Here are links to some information you might find useful:
- NHS guidance on menopause
- Women’s Health Concern
- The Menopause Chairity
- British Menopause Society
- Faculty of Occupational Medicine
- Talking Menopause
- The Menopause Exchange
- Menopause Matters
- Menopause Support
- Navigating perimenopause and menopause as a trans person
- Menopause Hub - information and local support group
- Looking after someone and the menopause (B&NES Carers' Centre)
Last updated: 1 May 2026