
This panel discussion brings together professionals and lived experiences to explore how women can prepare for the menopausal transition—despite its varied and personal nature. The conversation covers key areas such as hormonal shifts and their impact on the body and mind, the role and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and how lifestyle changes can support wellbeing. The panel also highlights the importance of educating men and partners to foster understanding and empathy, and addresses concerns around family medical history, such as breast cancer, when considering treatment options. Whether you're approaching menopause, supporting a loved one, or guiding others professionally, this session offers practical insights and informed perspectives to help navigate this complex stage with confidence and clarity.
This panel opens space for real, respectful dialogue about menopause from both male and female perspectives. It explores how honest medical conversations can empower informed choices—such as using HRT despite family health concerns—and highlights the importance of compassion, emotional awareness, and shared responsibility. Whether navigating menopause personally or supporting a partner or colleague, the discussion encourages mutual understanding, challenging stigma, and embracing the changes that come with ageing. Together, we explore how to be the best version of ourselves while supporting others on their journey.
This discussion focuses on how menopause affects not just the individual, but the relationship as a whole. It highlights the importance of communication, education, and empathy between partners. While men may not experience menopause physically, their support and willingness to understand can make a significant difference. The panel explores how both partners can navigate emotional and physical changes together, reinforcing that relationships don’t pause during menopause—they evolve. With mutual respect and understanding, couples can grow stronger through this life stage.
Menopause is a significant, yet often sidelined, phase of life that impacts every woman, typically spanning one-third of her lifetime. Despite its far-reaching influence on physical, mental, and emotional health, menopause continues to be misunderstood, under-discussed, and poorly addressed in many clinical and social settings.
Menopause: The Ins and Outs offers a comprehensive, research-informed exploration of menopause, designed to elevate the conversation beyond hot flushes and hormone changes. This course provides an inclusive space where participants engage in open, honest discussions about the whole experience of menopause, including its psychological, relational, and cultural dimensions.
One of the course’s core strengths is the richness of its group dialogue. Through guided discussions, case studies, and shared lived experiences, participants are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives — not only from women navigating menopause themselves, but also from men, partners, colleagues, and professionals seeking to offer informed and compassionate support. This multidimensional dialogue fosters empathy, reduces stigma, and strengthens understanding across gender and professional boundaries.
Participants will learn about the stages of reproductive transition from perimenopause to postmenopause, while examining long-term health implications and strategies for sustainable well-being. The course takes a values-based and strengths-focused approach, inviting individuals to reframe menopause as a time of transformation, identity realignment, and renewed purpose.
This course is well-suited for healthcare and mental health professionals, educators, employers, and individuals who want to understand better, support, or navigate this life stage.