The Menopause & me - TV programme on tonight

Women's health
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Hi all,

I just wanted to share the fact (hopefully im permitted) that there's a TV programme on tonight on BB1 called "The Menopause and me" at 1045pm

Im very much hoping it provides some real examples of how extreme and severe menopause can be with many of us suffering multiple deliberating symtoms daily, and not just the 'standard' hot flushes mood swings and fatigue

I do think it's great it's on mainstream TV. I'm intrigued to watch it.

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Thanks for the information , will watch with interest

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Thanks for this. However on my BBC I've got a programme about the mayor of the north east. Are there different programmes depending on your area, I thought the BBC didn't do that. I'm gutted. Sheena x

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It's on BBC1HD Sheena xx

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Hi Liz

Thanks for that. I've set it to record and will watch it when I come home after my surgery.

I used to think menopause was just hot flushes and mood swings, never mind fatigue or all of that other stuff.

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Hi Liz

Thanks for that. I've set it to record and will watch it when I come home after my surgery.

I used to think menopause was just hot flushes and mood swings, never mind fatigue or all of that other stuff.

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Thanks. Have set to record.

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Just read this I forgot it was on tonight do I've missed it 🙁

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I have a question...where do all of you live? I"m in VA in the US

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You can YouTube it at anytime! It's 59 minutes long and very informative.

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did you watch the tv programme, what you think, i missed last half hour, what did i miss ? thanks

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what channel is that and time zone?

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it was last night thursday 20th in uk at 10.45 pm on bbc1

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Hi I recorded it going to watch it today, will let you you what it was all about x

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It was by a Kirsty Wark, found it interesting, did talk about some of the variety of issues such as dizziness, headaches, joint pain, changes in skin hair, energy levels, depression, vaginal dryness. How it can lessen our confidence and question our place in the world. A guest was a specialist from the British Menopause society I hadn't heard of this society before. Spoke about the confusion around whether HRT is safe and as it currently stands the benefits far outweigh the risks. Covered concerns over bone density and lifestyle changes that can help..no smoking less alcohol calcium. Brought up benefits of CBT to help cope with psychological aspects. One lady swears by her lady Magnet which she said reduced hot flushes.

I was disappointed they didn't bring up anxiety issues which I know is a big one for many of us. Overall I'm pleased to see the matter being discussed in public eye & really hope it happens on a more regular basis with regular updates on any new ground breaking research and ways to help us cope both mentally and physically. For those overseas hopefully you can find it on You tube or "watch online" via google. Ps During last 1/2 hour they covered fertility and new research to show ovaries contain cells that can regenerate into new eggs.

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It's in the UK

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Hi Liz would love to have watched this. Was interested in if the benefits out weigh the risks as i had to stop taking my HRT due to a procedure, back oo a very low dose now, but don't feel any benefits as yet been on them 10 days now?

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would love to see that program, but it's only available in the UK. I have not seen one television program in the US with the topic of menopause.

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Thank you!!! Found it on You tube.

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BBC1 last Thursday 19th watched it on Catch up x