This page is periodically updated. If you know of any great advocates, research, websites on topics of inclusion in menopause, including your own, please let us know at the Contact page.

Links to resources relating to inclusion in menopause - books, events, research and research centres, websites, advocates and organisations.

Talking about the intersectional nature of menopause experiences is still not quite mainstream, with still work to do to influence the development of inclusive resources in the sector. This means we’re unable to guarantee that what we share will not contain elements that need improvement when it comes to inclusion. We hope you will find the information is helpful though, and, where an organisation or individual is offering guidance that could be improved this is something we hope, over time and with your help we can press for change!

INEQUALITIES

Age

Premature Menopause / Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Daisy Network
Anxiety in older adults - Research for the Future

General resources:

 

Introduction to the WHO Age-friendly Communities framework:

 

Introduction to the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities and case studies:

 

Wider Centre for Ageing Better resources:


Chronic Illness and Disability

HIV -  Sophia Forum

AIDS Map - Menopause and HIV
HIV PRIME Study
Cysters
Fair Treatment for Women of Wales (FTWW)
Lupus
Lyme Disease Lyme Disease Australia
FTWW Making the Case for Better Lupus and Rare Disease Provision for Patients in Wales
Access to Work Get support if you have a disability or health condition

Ethnicity / Race
Kings Fund Report Ethnic health inequalities and the NHS


Economic Inequalitities
Basic Income
Universal Basic Income
Fawcett Society East London, End Salary History Campaign


Hormone Replacement Therapy
Statistical Information, Hormone Replacement Therapy, England April 2015 to June 2022

Mental Health Support

A Handbook for Nature on Prescription to Promote Mental Health

Learning Disabilities

Supporting Women with Learning Disabilities Through the Menopause (2nd edition) | Pavilion Publishing (pavpub.com)

Easy Health | Home Join Easy Health for free to gain access to easy read resources.

MENOPAUSE RELATED HEALTH ORGANISATIONS

Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health

The largest UK multidisciplinary membership organisation representing more than 15,000 doctors, nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals working at the frontline of sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH).

Menopause and U. (Canada)

Website run and endorsed by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. Discusses a range of symptoms, choices surrounding lifestyle and treatment, and a diagnostic quiz.

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (Australia)

Not-for-profit organization that advocates and provides easy-to-digest information on women’s health across different stages of life. Outlines experiences of menopause including mental health, early menopause and information for partners.

The Daisy Network (UK):

Information hub and support network for women experiencingor have experienced early menopause (before the age of 45).

Women’s Health Concern (UK)

Information from the British Menopause Society covering issues including menopausal hair loss, CBT for menopausal symptoms, HRT and contraception. The patient arm of the British Menopause Society (BMS).

IMS Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS)


Country/RegionName of Society


Asia Pacific The Asia Pacific Menopause Federation (APMF)
Argentina Asociacion Argentina Para el Estudio del Climaterio (AAPEC)
Australasia Australasian Menopause Society (AMS)
Austria Austrian Menopause Society
Bangladesh Bangladesh Menopause Society
Belgium Belgian Menopause Society
Brazil Sociedade Brasileira de Climatério (SOBRAC)
Canada Canadian Menopause Society / Société Canadienne de Ménopause (SIGMA)
Chile Sociedad Chilena de Climaterio
Colombia Asociacion Colombiana de Menopausia
Costa Rica Asociación Costarricense de Climaterio,Menopausia y Osteoporosis (ACCMYO)
Croatia Croatian Menopause Society
Czech Republic Czech Menopause and Andropause Society
Dominican Republic Sociedad Dominicana de Menopausia
Ecuador Ecuadorian Climacteric and Menopause Society (SECLIM)
Europe European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS)
Latin America Federacion LatinoAmericana de Asociaciones y Sociedades de Climaterio y Menopausia (FLASCYM)
FRACYM Federacion Region A de Climaterio y Menopausia
France Groupe Etude de la Ménopause et du Vieillissement Hormonal (GEMVI)
Germany German Menopause Society
Greece Hellenic Society of Climacterium and Menopause (Emmino)
Hungary Hungarian Menopause Society
India Indian Menopause Society
Indonesia Perkumpulan Menopause Indonesia (PERMI)
Israel Israel Menopause Society
Italy Societa Italiana della Menopausa (SIM)
Japan Japan Society for Menopause and Women’s Health
Korea Korean Society of Menopause
Mexico Asociacion Mexicana para el Estudio del Climaterio (AMEC)
Mongolia Mongolian Menopause and Andropause Society (MMAS)
North America North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Netherlands Dutch Menopause Society
Nicaragua Asociacion Nicaraguense de Climaterio y Menopausia (ANCYM)
Panama Sociedad Panamena de Obstetricia y Ginecologia (Seccion de Climaterio)
Paragu Sociedad Paraguaya de Climaterio y Menopausia
Peru Sociedad Peruana del Climaterio
Philippines Philippine Society of Climacteric Medicine (PSCM)
Russia Russian Menopause Society
South Africa South African Menopause Society (SAMS)
Spain Asociacion Espanola para el Estudio fde la Menopausia (AEEM)
Switzerland Swiss Menopause Society
Taiwan Taiwanese Menopause Society
Thailand Thai Menopause Society
Turkey Turkish Menopause and Osteoporosis Society
United Arab Emirates Emirates Medical Association Menopause Society (EMAMS)
United Kingdom British Menopause Society (BMS)

RESEARCH CENTRES

Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (Canada):

Includes a diary template to document and record symptoms to facilitate conversations with healthcare teams. This may also be useful for recording symptoms in preparation for employee-led discussions with their line managers.

Healthtalk Australia (Australia):

Part of an academic network that produces research-based, digital resources on health-related topics and major illness from the perspective of patients and families. There is a section on ‘Early menopause’ on this website.

WATCHING

Chronic Illness and Disability
HIV -  Sophia Forum

Economic Inequalitities

Menopause and the Gender Pension Gap Video, Peppy Health

Ethnicity / Race
Dr Nighat Arif on Tik Tok

LGBTQIA+ / Gender Identity / Transgender, Non Binary and Intersex people
Tania Glyde Queer Menopause
BBC Africa 'I'm intersex, I don't get periods and I'm going through menopause'

Sophia Forum Live conversation, Crossing the gender divide - Menopause from a Trans non binary experience

Neurodivergence
Women, ADHD and Hormones Webinar

ADDITIONAL MENOPAUSE SUPPORT, ACTIVITES

Exhibitions / Museums

Vagina Museum
Great Wall of Vagina


Inclusive Language

Ableist language article
Tools and Tips The Writing Centre

Peer Support
Auties and Menopause, support group!
Scottish Womens Autism Network
Menopause Cafe - no cost, sales free zone for talking and sharing menopause experiences
Black Mums Matter Too: A community for black mums and mums to be.
Black Minds Matter: Free mental health services for black individuals by black professional therapists.
Therapy for black girls: Wellness, resources, and therapists for black women.
Black Women in Menopause