October is World Menopause Month. This year, we’re shining a light on midlife and how menopause fits in. We’ve got tips, tools and stories to help you take action and manage this life stage with confidence.
We know that menopause is just one part of the midlife puzzle. That's why we're bringing you Midlife Unfiltered, a new series of stories from women navigating this life stage – the highs, the hurdles and everything in between. By sharing these journeys, we hope to spark conversation, break down stigma and remind you that you’re not alone.
Julia has lived with migraine most of her life. When surgery to remove endometriosis brought on menopause and intensified her migraines, the right combination of medical care and lifestyle adjustments brought her back into balance. Read her story.
No two journeys are the same. We might have similar symptoms, but it doesn’t mean it’s the same for everybody.
Julia on midlife and menopause
Messy, hard, but full of precious moments – Bev shares her take on menopause. Read her story.
Jill, 70, lost her libido during menopause. But, she says, there is power in speaking up. Read her story.
Glenda, unsure where her cancer stopped and her menopause began, she's now advocating for more education. Read her story.
Perimenopause and puberty - learn how Jill navigated the collision in her family. Read her story.
Special, often difficult, and frustrating - Dagmara shares her journey with cancer and menopause. Read her story.
Lee-Anne shares her approach to navigating her relationship through the ups and downs of menopause. Read her story.
Visit our menopause hub for evidence-based, easy-to-understand information. Explore the common symptoms and treatments, such as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and natural therapies.
Explore our Easy Read fact sheet on menopause. Easy Read combines simple words, meaningful images and an accessible format to help people understand information.
Download our menopause resources for First Nations women. Developed in partnership with First Nations organisations and communities, the resources include a booklet for women, as well as a toolkit and PowerPoint presentation for health workers and educators.
Meet Mary, Thu and Rupinder. The 3 women share their menopause stories in their own language (Arabic, Vietnamese or Punjabi).
Explore fact sheets in languages such as:
Support World Menopause Month on social media by downloading our ready-to-use social tiles and sharing them with your community.
Get more from your medical appointment with these tips for talking to your doctor.
Download our symptom checklist to take with you to your appointment.
Use our Easy Read poster which covers menopause and common symptoms.
Find out which health checks you need at midlife and when to get them with Her Health Check.
Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, explores the many ways midlife may impact sleep and what to do. Read more
Three health experts unpack the mental load and what you can do to rebalance the scales. Read more.
The course is designed to help general practitioners stay up to date with the latest evidence around the management of menopause and feel confident when providing patient-centred care.
This course is designed to help nurses and midwives improve their knowledge and understanding of menopause, including key management principles.
This toolkit and PowerPoint presentation have been designed to help health professionals and other health workers support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to stay well during and after menopause.
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health was championing menopause long before it started trending. What began as Dr Jean Hailes’s bold vision to improve the lives of women in midlife has become an organisation that listens to and supports women. We have been providing trusted, evidence-based support for more than 30 years.
We know there is more to midlife than menopause – career shifts, caring for loved ones, health changes. Menopause is only one part of the story. That’s why we recognise the whole person, offering information and tools that reflect real experiences and help cut through the noise.
As menopause gains attention, there is an increase in misinformation and commercial exploitation, also called ‘menowashing’. This World Menopause Month, Jean Hailes is determined to stand apart. Our information is grounded in clinical expertise, shaped by what women tell us they need and free from one-size-fits-all promises.
Wherever you are in your menopause journey, we’re here. From evidence-based guidance to practical tools and lived experience stories, we aim to provide clarity and compassion for every moment, big or small.
