Crash menopause – let's keep the conversation going
72% of women* were told little-to-no information about crash menopause. That's why we need to keep the conversation going.
What is crash menopause?
Some cancer treatments can affect your hormones and trigger menopause symptoms or an early menopause.
Symptoms can be more intense than during natural menopause because your hormone levels drop very quickly.
Menopause is still often considered a taboo topic. But knowing what to expect and how to manage the symptoms and health implications of menopause can hugely improve your quality of life.
Real stories from women who've experienced crash menopause
All storiesCommon symptoms and how to manage them
- Hot flushes
- 'Brain fog'
- Bone pain
- Fatigue
- Fertility issues
- Low mood
- Dry skin
- Altered sexual function and vaginal health
Find your nearest Maggie's centre and speak to a cancer support specialist about joining a menopause and cancer workshop.
How we are keeping the conversation going
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Raising awareness of crash menopause
We are using our voice to talk about and raise awareness of crash menopause in our centres and across our platforms.
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Educating and empowering women about managing crash menopause
Our experts are educating people at Maggie's and colleagues across the organisation through informative menopause workshops.
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Research and surveys
Through our own research, we have learned the importance of our advocacy and how much work there is still to do.
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Working with advocates for women's health
Maggie's has initiated and hosted talks and conversations with NHS experts, doctors, MPs and celebrities affected by crash menopause.
Help us keep the conversation going
Visit our social channels and share our content to educate and empower more women experiencing crash menopause.
- Download our campaign message to share on your socials
* 72% of women who took part in our survey who had received a cancer diagnosis were told little-to-nothing about early menopause.
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