PRESS RELEASE
The menopause – what your family should know
The menopause affects every woman differently. So even if your family know (or think they know) what the menopause is, they may not realise how it’s affecting you personally. If you’re honest with them and explain how you feel, it can make your life easier and encourage them to offer help and support when you need it.
In the Spring 2026 issue of The Menopause Exchange newsletter, Dr Diana Mansour, consultant gynaecologist, summarises basic menopause facts, common menopausal symptoms and key management approaches (including self-help and HRT) for you to pass on to your family. She also has some tips on how to open up the conversation about your menopause experience.
“It can be difficult to discuss the menopause with other family members,” says Norma Goldman, founder and director of The Menopause Exchange. “Obviously, the information you provide needs to be adapted...