Learning outcomes

The objectives of the course are to empower everyone, by increasing knowledge of the menopause and the effects it can have. This is done through enabling awareness of the treatment options that are available and considering in a practical and realistic way the contribution of lifestyle factors to the experience of menopause and to health in the mid-life phase and beyond. You may simply want to learn more about the menopause, in order to support those going through the transition around you in your work or personal life.

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• appreciate what defines menopause, the various stages and the range of symptoms associated
• understand what happens to hormone levels during menopause and the effects of these changes
• understand the effects of menopause on cognitive function, mood and mental health
• challenge some of the traditional beliefs and views about menopause.