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According to the Australasian Menopause Society, the onset of menopause can cause a whirlwind of symptoms, including night sweats, sleep issues, joint pain, anxiety and fatigue.
While many women go through this phase of life with minimal discomfort, others find it a challenging journey.
According to the Menodoctor Survey, 58% of respondents reported severe or very severe symptoms and 64% of women were unaware that the symptoms they were experiencing were caused by menopause.
An event series, named ‘Mocktails & Menopause’ is taking place in Hamilton, Matamata, and Waitomo.
In 2023, a similar event was hosted in Te Awamutu as a one-off. This year will see four events take place.
Held across September and October, the events will see a panel of specialists share insights, advice and practical tips.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to each one, and connect with other women going through similar experiences.
The speaker line-up includes workplace transition coach Rae MacDonald, Buteyko breathing practitioner Felicity Campbell, leadership and growth coach Rae Gunn, GP Dr Ala Farah, radiographer and health coach Lesley Egglestone, mindset coach and therapist Claudia Laschet, and medical herbalist Wendy Eyre.
Tickets are limited and include a mocktail and dinner platter and cost $80 per person.
To book tickets, head to https://humanitix.com/nz/ and search ‘Menopause & Mocktails’.
