The Menopause Hub

The period of time up to the Menopause, the Perimenopause can last years. It can bring a wide range of symptoms and you don’t need to go through it alone.


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The official definition of the Menopause is the point at which you haven’t had a period for a 12 full months. To get to this point, your body will have gone through a rollercoaster ride of fluctuating hormones, and this is this period is called the Perimenopause. Perimenopause for some can last up to 10 years and brings with it a huge range of symptoms affecting every part and body system.


The symptoms can come at a time when life is busy - managing children, looking after parents, building your career or a different plate to spin and managing changing hormones during all of this as well can become overwhelming. 

Many women think they are too young for this to be happening to them and they can sometimes be misguided and given antidepressants because they feel unable to manage to busy world around them. Antidepressants are generally not the answer to this feeling of overwhelm that has started to take over their day.


Being more aware of the symptoms that are related to the perimenopause, and there are plenty, can help you manage them with small changes in lifestyle habits and routines. 


Hormone replacement therapy can also help the overwhelm sensation and knowing what symptoms to monitor and check in with can be helpful to discuss with your GP if you go for further help. 

The Menopause Hub aims to help you navigate the symptoms you are experiencing, educate you on what is potentially helpful to manage them and form a community of support for women that have reached this life phase. A support network around you during difficult times can empower you to make a difference to how these symptoms may be affecting you and live life to your full potential.


This life phase can also lead to a reflective phase of what life has brought to us so far, a celebration of what we’ve achieved and what opportunities still lie ahead. 

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FAQ'S

  • Who is this class suitable for?

    This class is for anyone entering the perimenopause phase of life and having to navigate the symptoms that it brings with it. It’s always good to have some prior knowledge of this life phase too, so if you’re not quite there yet but would like to know more, you are also very welcome. 

  • What does the class involve?

    You will be welcomed to the session with a cuppa on arrival from 10.30 am (tea, decaf tea, coffee, herbal teas available) and there’ll be time to connect with others until 11 am. 


    11 am there will be a talk/discussion on the week's chosen topic (see timetable)


    11.30 am Rel-ease session – relaxation/stretching/meditation


    12noon further discussion and Top Tips from anyone who wishes to contribute.


    12.30 finish. 


    Stay for whichever bits you like. 


  • Where can I park?

    There is FREE parking for up to 4 hours around Pittville Park on Central Cross Drive and Pittville Lawn which is all just a short walk from the Scout Building.  The next road over is Albert Road and this is also FREE for 4 hours.

  • Do I need to bring anything with me?

    You are asked to remove your shoes on entering the building to keep the floors clean.  There will be some spa type slippers available, but you are welcome to bring your own slippers.  The heating is on in the building, but in the colder months wear warm clothes and you are welcome to bring a small blanket to cover you when doing the Rel-ease class when you will be lying down.  Mats are available to lie on.