Given that all women are certain to experience menopause, it’s astonishing to think that it’s still surrounded by myths, taboos and confusion. At the age of 36, our Founder Julie had to have a hysterectomy and was advised against Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): “I had no idea that the long nights of insomnia that plagued me for years were anything to do with menopause. Nor did I associate the heart palpitations that led to me being admitted to hospital, with menopause. It was a throwaway remark by the consultant, who assured me I wasn’t having a heart attack, that this disruption to the heart rhythm is often associated with ‘the change’.” – Julie Robinson, MenoHealth Founder.

Thanks to the recent surge in media popularity, at last, women are being unshackled from the taboo that’s been holding them back for generations. We know there is no one-size-fits-all solution, but research shows that education, exercise and sharing our experiences can make a positive difference to ease the unpleasant symptoms of menopause. Women in Sport’s recent report on physical activity and menopause found that; “Menopausal symptoms, low exercise self-efficacy and physical activity knowledge, social stigma and lack of social support are significant barriers to participation.”