To stand alongside so many passionate advocates reinforces why Menoproofing through the decades matters. Menopause does not begin at midlife it’s influenced by our teens, 20s, 30s, and 40s. Education, awareness, and early action change outcomes. Thank you to everyone working tirelessly to raise standards, break taboos and ensure women are better supported, in healthcare, workplaces, families and communities. This is not just awareness, it’s a futureproofing women’s lives !

At the heart of my work is  Menoproofing through the decades a proactive approach to female health that recognises menopause as a culmination of lifelong patterns, not a sudden event. What happens earlier in life from teens projects into our future forming as health impacts and deeper risks. Finds related to maternal, maternity and menopause. Finding and checking out the uniqueness involved for each person, their history, lifestyle, family history to find reasons ‘why’. Thr

Despite many calls for better birth experiences we start 2026 with headlines that Australian practices around birth are failing women. Unfortunately a global problem and not exclusive to Australia. I have reported, written and spoken about birth trauma for over a decade. Women and their infants suffer daily, professionals declare not enough is known, not recognised and no data exists to quantify the percentage of women affected, with a suspected 70% of women being affected. A

Government announced the first of its kind programme of checks for 40 - 74 year old women in England.   In the last week of world Menopause awareness month October 2025 the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced women across England would benefit from the menopause being included in routine NHS health checks for the first time.  Dedicated questions NHS Health Checks about menopause, free assessments offered to eligible adults aged 40 - 74 every five years esti

I had an amazing time at Pause Live in London on Saturday. Thank you to Katie and Julija (Allonus team) who helped man the stand and share the experience with so many people.   The event was very well attended and the organisation was brilliant. I applauded  all of the ‘Pause Team’ who worked so hard to make this event the huge success it was. Amazing to see so many Interesting stands, exhibitors dedicated to supporting women in their own way. The world of Pause opened up wit

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Workshop and Q&A panel discussing PMDD disorder unrecognised, little known, however a large percentage of women are affected. PMDD is a blend of severe PMS and mental health impacts! Health professionals and women’s expanded awareness is urgently required. Joy Wisdom will be there for further discussions on menstrual to menopause.   Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is characterised by symptoms of premenstrual phase of a menstrual c

Joy Wisdom Trust delivers  specialist education, therapies, and support programmes  to help women achieve long-term health and wellbeing. We provide comprehensive, whole-person health solutions  for women at every stage of life, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and root-cause resolution. Our work bridges prevention, early intervention and whole-person care — combining science, body-mind-psychological-emotional wellbeing, with education and practical lifestyle s

Menoproof your Life Todays tip ffrom Joy Wisdom Perimenopause can begin as early as mid-30s, a complex transitional phase marked by symptoms such as hot flushes, insomnia, fatigue, mood changes and congnitive issues. It can feel as though the rug has been pulled on life for some women. Effective care includes a different approach for effective women's health help and change. Guessing is not an option in Perimenopause individuals need accurate and comprehensive information

Menoproof your life Knowledge Today. Freedom Tomorrow. By Joy Wisdom – Joy Wisdom Trust WHY EVERY WOMAN SHOULD MENO PROOF HER LIFE Menoproofing is a new concept that looks at women’s health through the decades.A call to action to support women from menstrual to menopause. Menopause isn’t a one- day event, it’s the destination of a hormonal journey that starts years, even decades, earlier. Whether that landing is smooth or turbulent depends on what we do in the decades before

I was delighted as Menopause Dame to be invited to join Sophie for a Let’s Talk Menopause podcast last night.  Discussions included the effect of menstrual issues and low iron impacts to health. Testing that helps to identify the real internal situation. The back office of systems, minerals and hormones are affected more than we realise, iron helps to metabolise oestrogen, when low it mucks up our hormonal balance. Call for your FREE 20 min horizon call See video on hair anal

NICE has approved  Relugolix combination therapy , a new oral treatment for endometriosis, providing more options for patients. However, I agree with Endometriosis UK  highlights that while this offers choice, it will help only a  small proportion  of sufferers, leaving many without effective solutions for this  debilitating condition . The economic burden is severe, costing the UK  £8.2 billion annually  in healthcare expenses and lost work. However, this does not account fo

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Birth programmes are set in minds and hearts however we live in an age of ever increasing intervention as women are unable to birth naturally. Intervention has grown steadily as a matter of course over thirty years. And very rare in my day of the 1970s.   In the UK, around 1 in 3 women are now being induced. However, a survey run by the Patient Information Forum found that only 25% of women and birthing people felt prepared by the information they received. There are many rea

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More than ever we need women to know more about their health Women have been ignored and uneducated for decades.  As females health and wellbeing in life can be challenging on many menstrual, maternal, menopause fronts. Often thinking it is all over when menstruation stops and Per-menopause complete. Fact is our elder years are more prone to risks and the three clinical health issues for women over 50 are: Menopause -Osteoporosis -Dementia. New research in the Journal of the

Perimenopause is a big subject and living with the symptoms can be scary, majority of women are unaware of the full impacts.  Exhaustion is part of the problem.   As is the trend today it takes an investigation with a TV programme to highlight the plight of injustice in health for women. Certainly, brought more awareness and women up in arms with the injustice of what women can live, with no awareness and education.   Facts are: Perimenopause (the start of menopause process)

Menopause under educated, not prepared, no idea!   Women are living longer. Today Menopause is an everyday modern situation, all women of a certain age go through menopause. A time of new opportunities and liberated life. New outlooks and bucket list travel.  New starts, new chapters to live.   Government surveys show women are not aware, greatly under educated on facts and what to expect when menopause years begin. Unaware of Perimenopause or the hormonal decline outcomes fr

Holidays are time when routine is interrupted. We eat and drink differently and peri-menopause symptoms are more prevalent. For instance over indulging in alcohol causes increased hot flushes. Pressures of preparations, overloading self, exhaustion sets in. The even keel is lost and we start to feel unwell, with hormonal symptoms kicking in! Pre-menopause is the start of hormonal change. Where the body starts to shift and change with hormonal decline. As women we have got us

Balanced hormones are the cornerstones of our good health. How normal is your normal hormonal function? Every women or teen is different in hormonal function. Symptoms include suffering period pains, PMS, etc., Billions of hours are lost to women's suffering, menstrual and hormonal disorders. Without correction causes further disorders such as menstrual cramps, infertility, endometriosis, severe menopause symptoms. Imbalanced hormones start early and can be felt at pub

Mental health week brought a second involvement of government with charity SANDS and Tommy’s promoting political loud noise about pregnancy loss and miscarriage. Presenting to MP’s and government representatives a SANDS/Tommy’s joint policy to help prevent miscarriage and still births. Reality data was presented to the government representatives a cry for awakening and action for women and children. Pregnancy loss continues at unacceptable levels. Preterm births rate 8% of a