The Student Experience Podcast
Join Shaunagh, Head of Student Experience at the University of Chester, and Lily, President of Chester Students' Union, in conversations about all things Student Experience. From wellbeing, money and campaigns to tips on navigating university life, Shaunagh and Lily invite a new guest each month to offer insights, advice, and stories to help you make the most of your university experience. Whether you're a current student or thinking about applying, this podcast offers a supportive space to explore the highs and challenges of student life.
The Student Experience Podcast
Introduction to Menopause
In this episode we chat with Tanja Harrison, Lecturer in Clinical Sciences and Nutrition about Menopause. Tanja will provide an introduction, basic facts & terminology of the menopause and discuss the symptoms experienced by some women during this time. We discuss how menopause might affect our student body (not just those who identify as female, or experiencing symptoms!), what support is available and what other things you can do to help yourself and others experiencing menopause and perimenopause.
Links to additional resources (click to access):
- Student Menopause Support Network - Information on how to join
- Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/
- Menopause Matters https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/
- The Menopause Charity https://www.themenopausecharity.org/
- The British Dietetics Association https://www.bda.uk.com/uploads/assets/da7a32fc-4ab3-42e1-b2573359e81471d0/Menopause-food-fact-sheet.pdf
Useful Twitter Accounts
- @DrNighatArif - focuses on women from ethnic minority groups
- @BLKMenopause - Black Women and Menopause
- @drlouisenewson - Dr Louise Newson
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