Shaping the Future of Menopause Care and Women's Health

Join us at the Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health at Bournemouth University for an inspiring evening exploring how menopause is shaping the future of women's health. Hear from Dame Lesley Regan, England's Women's Health Ambassador, Mr Tim Hillard, Consultant Gynaecologist, and colleagues from Bournemouth University and University Hospitals Dorset.

Discover the latest developments in menopause policy, care and innovation, hear about emerging research, and join the conversation about how we can improve understanding, support and health outcomes for women across the menopause transition.

Whether you have a professional, personal or academic interest in women's health, this event offers an opportunity to learn from experts, hear about local research and contribute to the growing conversation around menopause.

This event welcomes members of the public, healthcare professionals, staff, students, researchers, charity partners, community groups and local organisations.

Keynote Speakers Include:

Dame Lesley Regan, England's Women's Health Ambassador

Mr Tim Hillard, Consultant Gynaecologist, University Hospitals Dorset

Event Running Order

17.00: Guest Arrival and Check In

17.20: Welcome: Dr Sarah McHillier and Professor Carol Clarke

17.30 : Getting Women's Voices Heard - the renewed Women's Health strategy: Dame Lesley Regan

18.00: Developing Menopause Care for the future: Mr Tim Hillard

18.25: Emerging Menopause Research: Chaired by Dr Sarah McHillier

Speakers include:

Dr Malika Felton, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology: Cold Water Swimming in Menopause

Dr Hyun-Joo Lim, Principal Academic in Sociology: Male Allyship in Menopause

Dr Rosie Harper, Advanced Practitioner, University Hospitals Dorset: The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause

Rebecca Owen, PhD Researcher: Plant-based drinks and Bone Health during the Menopause

MSc Nutrition & Behaviour Student Researcher: Creatine Supplementation Among Peri- and Postmenopausal Women: Knowledge, Beliefs, Practices and Menopausal Symptoms

MSc Nutrition & Behaviour Student Researcher: Living experiences of peri and post-menopausal women using GLP-1 weight management therapy

19.15: Discussion and Questions

19.30: Close

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