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Courses and articles

Find a range of ways to learn more about peri/menopause, from free online courses to inspirational articles.

Courses

 

Talking about the menopause

Do you want to learn more about the menopause, the symptoms and the support surrounding it? If so, why not dive into this free, accessible, Open Learn course.

 

Exploring issues in women's health

This Open Learn course introduces social model approaches to health and wellbeing, touching on various issues concerning women's health, such as abortion, periods, the menopause, mental health and fertility.

 

Articles

 

'Studying through menopause and winning awards'

Open University graduate, Jacqui Ross, shares her experience of navigating the menopause during her studies. Read how she managed her symptoms, confronted feelings of failure, and took part in award-winning voluntary work.

 

Making life easier for menopausal women

The pioneer Deborah Garlick was awarded an honorary degree by The Open University for trailblazing the way in raising the profile of womens' experience of menopause symptoms in the workplace. She also founded an online community – Henpicked – for people living with menopause.

 
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