Menopause Websites, Organisations and Networks
We prioritise NHS, professional bodies, and UK charities, then add communities and apps that are widely used. Inclusion here is not an endorsement of paid services. Always seek clinical advice for medical questions.
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NHS: Menopause overview
Clear symptoms, causes, treatment and support from the NHS.
NHS: Things you can do.
nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/things-you-can-do
Practical lifestyle tips that can help day to day including eating well, exercising and looking after your mental wellbeing which all help with symptoms during perimenopause and menopause.
NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) Guideline NG23
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23
UK guidance on identifying and managing menopause, updated Nov 2024. This guideline covers identifying and managing menopause, including in people with premature ovarian insufficiency. It aims to improve the consistency of support and information provided to people experiencing menopause.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) patient information.
Plain-English leaflets on treatment and later life.
This information is for you if you are considering treatment for symptoms of the menopause. It tells you about the available treatment options.
It may also be helpful if you are a relative or friend of someone who wishes to have treatment for the symptoms of the menopause.
EQUITY - Creating A Menopause Friendly Workplace
Understanding the menopause as a workplace issue, good workplace policy and practice measures, and sample workplace checklists and policy templates.
BECTU - Menopause guide
The menopause is a workplace issue, and Prospect believes employers should do more to support women through the menopause and to understand the impact of the menopause on women – and how it affects their work and their relationships with colleagues.
Musicians' Union - Menopause at Work
This MU sample menopause policy is designed for anyone working in the music industry and can be adapted to suit a range of workplaces
BAPAM: Performing Arts Medicine
https://www.bapam.org.uk/menopause-and-the-performing-artist/
This resource provides information for people working in the performing arts, who have menopause-associated symptoms or who will experience menopause in the future.
British Menopause Society (BMS) - Tools
thebms.org.uk/publications/tools-for-clinicians
The BMS has developed a range of resources for healthcare professionals to summarise national and international best practice recommendations, provide guidance on HRT prescribing and other treatment options, and clarify some of the most common myths and misconceptions of menopause.
Women’s Health Concern (BMS patient arm)
Women’s Health Concern (WHC), established in 1972 and the patient arm of the BMS since 2012. WHC provides independent advice to inform and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health.
Women’s Health Concern (BMS patient arm)
www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause
Help and advice in various languages
British Menopause Society (BMS).
The British Menopause Society (BMS) is the specialist authority for menopause and post reproductive health in the UK. Established in 1989, the BMS educates, informs and guides healthcare professionals, working in both primary and secondary care, on menopause and all aspects of post reproductive health.
Our interactive website which features BMS TV: the menopause explained and the online register of recognised BMS menopause specialists.
British Menopause Society (BMS) - Tools
thebms.org.uk/publications/tools-for-clinicians
The BMS has developed a range of resources for healthcare professionals to summarise national and international best practice recommendations, provide guidance on HRT prescribing and other treatment options, and clarify some of the most common myths and misconceptions of menopause.
Women’s Health Concern (BMS patient arm)
Women’s Health Concern (WHC), established in 1972 and the patient arm of the BMS since 2012. WHC provides independent advice to inform and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health.
Women’s Health Concern (BMS patient arm)
www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause
Help and advice in various languages
Acas: Menopause at work.
www.acas.org.uk/menopause-at-work
Managing the effects of the menopause at work is important for both employers and their staff.
Practical steps for employers and workers.
Acas: Menopause and the law
www.acas.org.uk/menopause-at-work/menopause-and-the-law
Employers should make sure they have steps, procedures and support in place to help staff affected by the menopause.
Having regular conversations with staff and listening to their concerns might help resolve issues early on before any potential legal action is taken.
Employers should make sure they know how the menopause relates to the law
Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC: Menopause in the workplace.
www.equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/menopause-workplace-guidance-employers
These resources are designed to help employers understand their legal obligations in relation to supporting workers experiencing menopausal symptoms.
Balance
UK menopause app founded by Dr Louise Newson. Free core features include symptom tracking, evidence-based articles, and a sharable “health report” for GP conversations. Optional paid tier for extras. iOS and Android.
Health & Her: Menopause App
UK company. Free to download with symptom and trigger tracking, bite-size expert content, and guided exercises for sleep, stress, and pelvic floor. Optional in-app purchases. iOS and Android.
NHS App
Not menopause-specific, but very useful in the UK for HRT admin. Order repeat prescriptions, manage appointments, and view parts of your health record. iOS and Android.
Flo
Widely used cycle app with a new perimenopause feature set launched in 2025. Free to download with optional premium content. iOS and Android.
The Menopause Charity
Evidence-based explainers and downloadable guides. Helping people understand the mental & physical changes of peri/menopause, so everyone has access to evidence-based information & support.
The Menopause Charity - Information PDFs
Evidence-based information and advice on the menopause, broken down in PDFs for individuals, healthcare professionals, employers, and those supporting others.
Menopause Matters
An award winning, independent website providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options. Here you will find information on what happens leading up to, during and after the menopause, what the consequences can be, what you can do to help and what treatments are available.
My Menopause Centre
An expert, experienced and empathetic team of menopause specialists that offer support with evidence-based information and advice on menopause & symptoms, and recommend treatment options tailored to you.
Menopause Café
At a Menopause Café people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause. Menopause Cafés can be public or workplace-only events.
Menopause Cafés are offered:
- In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
- Open for all, regardless of gender or age
- With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action
- On a not for profit basis
- Alongside refreshing drinks and cake!
Menopause Support
Menopause Support is a not for profit community interest company and the home of the national #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign.
Menopause Support provides private support via telephone and video consultations and bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations and menopause training days for therapists and well-being professionals.
There are lots of free resources available on the website, plus details of our closed Facebook group, The Menopause Support Network led by Diane and supported by six wonderful volunteer moderators, and we have exciting plans for the future.
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