Menopause - the questions you've stopped asking your GP

I've read that some medical schools give less than 90 minutes of menopause teaching across the whole degree. Does that match what women tell you about their GPs?

I've developed a frozen shoulder out of nowhere and can barely lift my arm to brush my hair. I'd never heard it could be linked to perimenopause until a friend mentioned it. Is there a connection, and is there anything that helps?

I've experienced changes in my ability to reach orgasm since menopause. Could you explain why this happens and what options are available to help?

How can I prepare for a GP appointment so I feel confident and don't leave feeling dismissed?

Julie, I'm just exhausted. When will this stop?

I burst into tears in a work meeting over something really minor and I'm still cringing about it. How do I handle it if it happens again?

Vaginal dryness has made everyday life uncomfortable, not just sex. I didn't even know this was a menopause symptom. Why does nobody talk about it?

Hi Julie, thanks for doing this. I've tried cutting out sugar, doing yoga, taking supplements and meditating, and I still feel awful. I feel like I'm failing. What am I doing wrong?

My friends are all a few years younger than me, and when I talk about hot flushes or low mood they just laugh it off. I feel quite lonely with it. How do I find support from people who get it?

My mum went through menopause in silence and I watched her struggle. I don't want the same for me or my daughters. How can I do things differently?

I've noticed that a glass of wine in the evening makes me feel much worse than it used to. Is alcohol something I should be thinking about differently now?

I'm single and going through perimenopause, and the idea of dating and being intimate with someone new feels daunting. How do I build my confidence back up?

I keep seeing different advice about what to eat during perimenopause. Do I actually need to change my diet, and if so, where should I start?

Sometimes I think the rage is telling me something about my life that I've been ignoring for years. Is it all hormones, or can it be both?

With so much conflicting advice out there, which sources do you trust, and which ones should I be wary of?

My kids are at an age where they need me emotionally, but some days I have nothing left to give. How do I show up for them when I'm struggling myself?

I'm feeling completely overwhelmed by all of this and honestly don't know where to start. If it were just you and me talking, what's the first thing you'd tell me to do?

I've read so much about perimenopause that I now feel more confused than when I started. How do I cut through all the noise and work out what actually applies to me?

I've been told HRT isn't for everyone and I'm confused about whether to even ask about it. How can I go into that conversation with my GP feeling informed?

If I've been told "it's just your age" or "it's stress", how do I trust my own instincts that something has changed?

Am 67 never took anything for the menopause doctor gave me leaflets left it up to me ( it was a male doctor ) I thank back when I was 56 there was so many scare stories I decided not to bother ,how can I get my energy back also trying to eat properly as I think that will help it’s hard to get the motivation to eat for 1 also before Covid my girlfriends would come round I’d make a lovely meal .i did have food problems growing up so that probably didn’t help ( my dad called me a garnet as I ate anyone’s left overs I honestly think it was a call to be loved ) big hug 🫂

67 when I was going through the menopause I never took anything male doctor gave me leaflets left that up to me I find we lack magnesium don’t want to be like popie with the spinach how do I know tablets work for magnesium as we lack this or should I be looking at my diet more ? Protein veg I read somewhere dates and sunflower seeds are good for you .theres so much info out there it’s hard to know where to start .

What are the earliest signs of perimenopause people miss?

Is HRT safe, and how do I know if it's right for me?

Why does my GP keep dismissing my symptoms?

Can perimenopause affect my mood this much?

What's the difference between perimenopause and menopause?

Why am I gaining weight even though I haven't changed anything?

Is it normal for periods to become unpredictable in my 40s?

What questions should I ask my doctor about HRT?

Can menopause really affect my sleep this badly?

Are hot flushes something I just have to live with?

How long does perimenopause usually last?

What lifestyle changes actually make a difference during menopause?