Menopause Advocate case study

Lisa Downs

Head of Care| Registered Manager

I am currently 43 years old and started exhibiting signs of being Perimenopausal around January 2020. Over the last few years, I have experienced various symptoms including, skin and hair changes, fluctuating weight and changing body shape, night sweats and many more.

During this time, I have had little peer support as they are not experiencing this yet and support from health professionals has been non-existent, even going so far as being told unless I consider HRT there is no need for my GP to see me.

The emotional toll this has taken has impacted various aspects of my life and I signed up for the Menopause advocacy programme to support others going through the same confusing experience. The facts, figures, hints, and tips provided have already led me personally to making positive changes and I hope to be able to use them to help others on their journey.

Contact me at: Lisa.Downs@caringtogether.org