On #WorldMenopauseDay we wanted to take the time out to celebrate all you fabulous hot women out there embracing all the wisdom that the menopause can bring. Yeah we know its not all plain sailing and that menopause can exacerbate us with all kinds of symptoms. So, this week take time out to focus on what support systems you have around that you can lean into or need to create. Our new intergenerational menstruation to menopause project will support black women and girls to unravel some of the stories that have supported and informed them, about their journey between puberty to menopause. Get ..read more

Menopause typically happens to women between the ages of 45-55. But it can also take place due to a range health conditions eg cancer or surgery eg hysterectomy where the ovaries are removed. Lori Ann King shares her experince of a sudden surgical menopause after an unexpected hysterectomy at 43 and dealing with the anger that she felt. “I want you to be angry,” Maia said. The more I learn about your journey, the angrier I get. Why aren’t you angry?” That’s one of the things I love about Maia. She cuts right to the chase and says what she feels. She’s also very in tune with her anger. She use ..read more

On the last Thursday of every month (26th September this month) at the Old Fire Station, 61 Leswin Road N16 7NX from 6.30pm -8.30pm. Meet other women in similar situation, share experiences and tips. Hear from experts. Have some laughs! Let us know if you would like to attend  by emailing menopause@handsinc.co.uk or phone 020 3051 8626   All our activities are free ..read more

You can view info about our upcoming course and events on our website here  Below is a summary of what’s new: We will be helping BBC Breakfast TV to raise awareness about the menopause this week and taking part in their show on Monday 13th & 14th May (6:50-9:20 am BBC 1). If you can’t catch us live, then view it on BBC iplayer. There will be lots of great info and support so don’t miss it. Active Menopause New Free 6 week yoga for menopause course starting 30th May. Spaces are limited. See events and course page                                                     Blood Rites: at Park Thea ..read more

Keep an eye on BBC Breakfast TV next week (6:50-9:20 am), as they will be doing a week’s worth of coverage on the menopause between 13-17th May. The coverage is to coincide with the European Conference on Menopause and Andropause, in Berlin. The conference aims to provide a new perspective of the medical and sociological aspects of women’s health and disease at midlife and beyond, with a view to how our changing society challenges or helps us in our daily practice. Our project, Reclaim the Menopause and some of our women will be featured during the week. The programme will be looking at all ..read more

Menopause Course find out more by joining our FREE 9 week course, looking at all aspects of the peri-menopause and menopause including: STRESS and ANXIETY, HOT FLUSHES, NIGHT SWEATS and SLEEPING PROBLEMS and how to manage them. Leave the course more CONFIDENT, more KNOWLEDGEABLE, more ABLE TO COPE and with increased SELF ESTEEM WEDNESDAYS 6 . 45PM – 8 . 45PM 24TH APRIL TO 19TH JUNE VENUE : WHITMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE 2 – 4 PHILLIP STREET HACKNEY N1 5NU The course is FREE but you do need to book a place Call us on 020 3051 8626 or email menopause@handsinc.co.uk ..read more