Menopause – Help is at hand.

July 13, 2021

The Menopause AFFECTS WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES, COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS, read on to see why . . .

The usual time span for this process occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 – which means most women can expect around 40 years of post-menopausal life. For some this is even longer as early menopause occurs in approx 5% of women before age 40 or may have been precipitated by surgery such as a hysterectomy.

The significant hormonal changes that hijack our bodies from the start of this process, through peri-menopause to post- menopause, can last for up to 10 years. This fluctuation in hormones can cause profound changes in a women’s health and subsequently lead to side effects that interrupt your normal lifestyle such as:

  • physical aches and pains
  • reduction in bone density (osteoporosis)
  • decrease in strength and balance
  • weight gain
  • hot flushes
  • sleep disturbance, brain fog and depressed mood
  • pelvic floor muscle weakness
  • urinary and faecal incontinence
  • pelvic organ prolapse
  • painful intercourse

Fortunately we understand more about how these symptom not only impact on quality of life, but have solutions to combat them.  BWT works closely with GP’s, Gynaecologists, personal trainers, clinical psychologists and nutritionists to ensure you are as prepared as possible before you hit the menopause, and then progress through this stage of  life feeling in control!

The BWT Women’s Health Service can help you by providing:

  • Effective treatment for any physical aches and pains
  • Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and bladder/bowel retraining for incontinence
  • Treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse, vaginal dryness and sexual dysfunction
  • Advice on appropriate and safe exercise to improve bone density, strength, balance, weight management and sleep quality
  • Massage, acupuncture (with a Qualified Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist) and advice on self-care strategies to improve mood, sleep and well being

Our Women’s Health Physios are: Debra Clarke and Nicky Forster. More information and support can be found at these sites –  Rock My Menopause , PositivePause – The Menopause Experts , and

BWT are delighted to working closely with the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry with their Health and Wellbeing initiatives see their events and resources pages here

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