Supporting you with symptoms of the menopause

Prior to your appointment we ask that you complete a questionnaire. This can help us better understand the extent of your symptoms and can be helpful for monitoring if treatment is working. Please follow the link below, print and complete the questionnaire, and bring this to your appointment.

menopause-symptom-questionnaire-for-accurx48-1.docx (live.com)

You may wish to read more about menopause and HRT before your visit. Reading about the different types of HRT can help us find the best one for you.  Below are a variety of sources of information.

General information

Womens Health ConcernConfidential advice, reassurance and education
Rock My MenopauseMenopause information
Menopause Fact SheetSelf Care forum
Menopause Easy Read GuidesLearning Disability Wales
Perimenopause and HRT LeafletsUniversity of Bristol and available in English, Arabic, Punjabi, Somali and Urdu
Understanding MenopauseMenopause support booklet
Understanding Menopause for PartnersMenopause support booklet
Living Well Through the MenopauseCBT book by Myra Hunter
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Menopausal SymptomsWomen's Health Concern factsheet
SilvercloudSelf-referral for computerised CBT-i
Sleep Hygiene AdviceThe Sleep Charity
Menopause and InsomniaWomen's Health Concern factsheet
Nutrition in MenopauseWomen's Health Concern factsheet
Complementary and Alternative TherapiesWomen's Health Concern factsheet
Emotional Wellness in MenopauseWomen's Health Concern factsheet
Symptom TrackerBalance App
HRT PPCNHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Pre-payment Certificate (HRT PPC) NHSBSA

Genito-urinary Syndrome of Menopause

Me & My Menopausal VaginaBook by Jane Lewis about her experiences
Vulval CarePatient information leaflet
Yes natural vulval moisturisers and lubricantsWebsite for purchases
Self-referral for pelvic health physio at St Michael'sSelf referral information and form

Patient Support Groups

Black Women in MenopauseBlack Health and Beyond
Queer Menopause
Surgical Menopause
Daisy NetworkCharity for Women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
M PowerMonthly group to discuss all things menopause at Greenway Centre, Bristol
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