Courses Wellness: Talking about the menopause – symptoms, support and exercise

Wellness: Talking about the menopause – symptoms, support and exercise

This Open Learn course aims to support anyone affected by the menopause, whether experiencing it first-hand or supporting someone who is. It’s inclusive regardless of gender, recognising the diverse impacts of this phase.

Cost: £0.00 | Free for all users

1 sessions • Self paced course

Course type: self-paced

Level: Beginner

Host: Open Learn

Course content

1. Wellness: Talking about the menopause – symptoms, support and exercise

"Self-paced"

This course with Open Learn aims to support anyone affected by the menopause, whether experiencing it first-hand or supporting someone who is. It’s inclusive regardless of gender, recognising the diverse impacts of this phase.

The course empowers by increasing understanding of menopause, treatment options, and lifestyle influences on health during mid-life and beyond. It’s particularly beneficial for those in perimenopause, menopause (no periods for 12 months), or post-menopause experiencing ongoing symptoms.

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

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