Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2024 is March in the United Kingdom. “Most cases of ovarian cancer happen in those who have already gone through the menopause (when you stop having periods)”. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2024 What is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the United Kingdom (UK)? In Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: What Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? the (UK) Target Ovarian Cancer explain: “Every March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It’s our chance to put ovarian cancer in the spotlight. In the UK, over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Two thirds of ..read more

World Cancer Day 2024 on 4 February can remind us to check we are up to date with our screening for breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal or bowel cancer and skin cancer. World Cancer Day 2024 What is World Cancer Day 2024? In World Cancer Day Theme: A Leading International Awareness Day the Union for International Cancer Control explain: “World Cancer Day held every 4 February is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action, we are all w ..read more

Menopause Videos 2024 What’s Hot showcases some evidence-based menopause videos by menopause societies and other international sources. British Menopause Society LinksThis Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please rea ..read more

The International Menopause Society usually announce the theme for World Menopause Day closer to World Menopause Month which is held in October. World Menopause Day When is World Menopause Day (WMD) held? In World Menopause Day the International Menopause Society (IMS) explain: “World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing”. World Menopause Day 2024 What is the theme for WMD 2024? The IMS usually announce the theme for WMD closer to World Menopaus ..read more

Cervical Health Awareness Month 2024 is January in the United States and Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is 22 – 28 Jan 2024, in the United Kingdom. Cervical Health Awareness Month What is the United States cervical health awareness month in January? In Cervical Health Awareness Month the (United States) National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) elaborate on: “The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. More than 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appr ..read more

World Osteoporosis Day 2023 and Menopause highlights “the importance of a bone-healthy lifestyle” and explains the association between menopause and bone loss. World Osteoporosis Day 2023 Campaign What is the 2023 World Osteoporosis Day Campaign on October 20? In the World Osteoporosis Day’s, Get Involved: About the 2023 World Osteoporosis Day Campaign the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) explain: “With this year’s tagline of ‘Build Better Bones’, IOF will highlight the importance of a bone-healthy lifestyle as the foundation for strong bones and a mobile, fracture-free future. New ..read more

World Mental Health Day 2023 and Menopause explains how you may be feeling more angry, anxious, depressed or irritable than usual. World Mental Health Day 2023 What is Mental Health Day 2023 on 10 October? On the official website of World Mental Health Day the World Federation for Mental Health explain: “The World Federation for Mental Health, the founder of World Mental Health Day, presents the WFMH Global Campaign 2023. The Global Campaign aims to recognise the 75th Anniversary of WFMH and World Mental Health Day 2023. The campaign and its initiatives will be based on this year’s official th ..read more

Menopause and high blood pressure is not something most of us think about. But, around menopause, our blood pressure can increase without us realizing. “Have your blood pressure checked at least once a year”. Heart Disease What is the association between heart disease and women? In National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week the (United States) Office of Women’s Health Womenshealth.gov note: “Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the major risk factors related to heart disease. Blood pressure is conside ..read more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 is held in October in many Countries. Schedule your routine mammogram and breast check today. Breast Awareness What is breast awareness? In Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Awareness – Breast Awareness, Cancer Australia elaborate on: “Breast awareness is important for women of all ages, even if you’re having regular mammograms. You don’t need to be an expert or use a special technique to check your breasts. Take the time to get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts as part of everyday activities like showering, dressing, putting on body lotion or simpl ..read more

World Heart Day 2023 is 29 September! Menopausal? Have you asked about your risk for heart disease? World Heart Day 2023 What is World Heart Day on 29 September 2023? In About World Heart Day: Our Goal Is To Stop the World’s Biggest Killer the World Heart Federation (WHF) elaborate on: “Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. Combined, conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels – such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure – kill more than 20.5 million every year. The majority of these deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries. We want to bring this numbe ..read more