This isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s remembering who you are.
The Trojan War lasted for 10 years — not unlike the long, unpredictable journey of menopause.
Aphrodite was deeply involved, acting as both an instigator and a loyal supporter of the Trojan side.
What’s around your corner?
It’s a question you may find yourself asking.
And it can come in many forms, affecting you on different levels.
These thoughts often appear when you least expect them.
You are not alone. Women all around the world question themselves every day, and sometimes darker thoughts can creep in.
Here, you can click on the various links we recommend to help you navigate whatever lies ahead.
As this is a new website/blog, more resources will be added over time.
Get involved – Please let us know if there are any products or links you’ve found helpful and would recommend to the Aphrodite community.
Find out about more resources below…
Websites
Menopause Matters website and magazine
Founded 17 years ago by Dr Heather Currie MBE. Dr Heather Currie – An Associate specialist gynaecologist specialising in menopause, trustee and past chair of the British Menopause Society and spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and MD Menopause Matters
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.
They have a regular podcast, information and a magazine called menopause Matters.
Menopause Matters
An award winning, independent website providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options.
Free newsletter and podcasts.
Optional magazine subscription.
Tena Lady
Tena Lady offers knowledge, tips and advice about:
- Menopause and incontinence
- Menopause and mental health
- Symptoms of menopause from the urinary tract
Menopause Support
Education, information, guidance, and support around menopause—for those experiencing it and those who care about them—while campaigning for better care and support for all.
Wellbeing of Women
The only UK charity funding all of women’s reproductive and gynaecological health.
Includes Menopause information hub and period sy,ptom checker.
Newson Clinics
Knowledge library & How-To guides.
UK-based clinics and virtual consults. to treat perimenopause, menopause, PMS, PMDD, postnatal depression and more. Founder of Balance App.
RCOG
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have collated an information hub to support women navigating their way through the menopause.
Apps
What features to look for in a menopause app
- Symptom Tracking: Logging hot flashes, mood changes, and sleep patterns to identify patterns.
- Evidence-Based Advice: Expert-reviewed content on nutrition, exercise, and HRT.
- Community Support: Platforms to connect with others going through similar experiences.
- Health Report Generation: Tools that create summaries for doctor consultations.
Balance
Free menopause symptom tracker which you can print out to provide to your healthcare professional or GP.
The app provides medically-approved, evidence-based information. [Free & paid subs]
Health & Her
Take control of your hormonal health with daily wellbeing tracking, expert guidance, personalised insights and evidence-based tools to support you through every stage of your hormonal health journey.
Track your wellbeing, triggers and period changes. Build good habits and personalise your goals.
[Free]
Clue
Popular period tracker with expanded features for tracking perimenopause and menopause.
[Free & paid subs]
Olivia
Olivia is a menopause symptom management tool that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to improve the physical, mental and emotional symptoms of menopause including CBT-based programs to address stress, disrupted sleep, low self-confidence, relationship issues & mood changes.
[Free & paid subs]
Other menopause apps
Owning Your Menopause
[Paid]
Free 14 day trail
Perry
Podcasts
[Paid]
Free, one-week trial
Videos and Podcasts
Sex Myths & the Menopause Channel 4 [UK]
channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-myths-and-the-menopause
Davina was 44 and felt like she was losing it – hot flushes, depression, mental fog. Now she tells her menopause story, busting midlife taboos from sex to hormone treatment.
Sex, Mind & the Menopause Channel 4 [UK]
channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-mind-and-the-menopause
Davina explores how menopause can affect the mind as well as the body, with memory loss and brain fog decimating women at work. And the latest on hormone therapy and women and testosterone.
Books
The Power of Hormones
Dr Louise Newson
Menopausing
Davina McCall
