BRCA KENT Group

This is great news! Annual HRT Pre-Payment Certificate available from 1 April for £18.70 for unlimited HRT meds. gov.uk/government/new…

The BMS Annual Scientific Conference 2023 is available online. Healthcare professionals can now register to view the lectures online at leisure during a three month period from 10 July. Programme and registration bit.ly/3mbKRPL

Excellent @brcakent support group meeting with Sharon Griffin Consultant gynaecologist and accredited menopause specialist - talking and answering questions on menopause management after risk reducing gynae surgery #brca

Dr Paula Briggs, Chair of British Menopause Society, appeared on BBC Breakfast TV this morning to address Ministers’ rejection of #menopauseleave trial; GP #menopause training; lower HRT prescription charges. Watch her on iPlayer, starting at 2:12:23 bbc.in/3Hs7Tdp

We're delighted to have been working with @cystersgroup, Aawaz, @community_oak, @BuryActiveWomen & @BameConnect to create sessions for the South Asian community to help raise awareness of the 5 gynae cancers and equip women with the information they need to get symptoms checked.

For too long we have been told #menopause is about hot flushes and vaginal dryness. But what about #mentalhealth? Thanks to @guardian for opportunity to speak about this incredibly important issue theguardian.com/society/2023/j… #perimenopause

If you were affected by the Inflammatory Breast Cancer story featured in tonight's #CallTheMidwife, then you can find further information, advice and support at the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK website: ibcnetworkuk.org @IBCNetworkUK

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A balanced diet is crucial during #menopause for bones, heart, mood and weight management, so great to see @forbeshealth spotlighting the issue this week. Did you know we have lots of nutrition resources and video recipes on my @balanceMeno app? forbes.com/health/family/…

As a former recurrent sufferer I cannot understand why some GPs won't prescribe it or even think is it low oestrogen? Advised a woman with recurrent UTI seeking advice about lubricant to ask GP for it, she was only prescribed HRT so advised her to ask for local oestrogen again

Issue 70 of Menopause Matters magazine featuring the wonderful Naomi Watts is available now! Simply click the link below to order your copy today 👇❤️ menopausematters.co.uk/magazine/ #Menopause #menopausematters #perimenopause #menopauseawareness

December is often a hectic time that we can miss the signs our body is trying to tell us. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be looking at unexpected menopause symptoms as part of my 12 #surprisingmenopausesymptoms series

What do you wish you'd known? #MenoHealth #menopause #menopausesupport #menopauseadvice #menopausesymptoms #testosterone #menopauserelief

🎉 We're delighted to have won the Inspiring Collaborations Award in the @ovariancancerco Impact Awards. 🤝 By working together, we can change the future of ovarian cancer. Find out more: youtu.be/HIozY0EDy3M With thanks to @PeterSowerbyFdn

Well done @f_suzannah you are a great support for so many, We are very proud of you #FamilyHistory #brca

“My decision to have the surgery is why I’m here today.” Dan, who carries the CDH1 gene, was diagnosed with stomach cancer that was discovered during a preventative gastrectomy in 2012. Find out more about stomach cancer 👇 bit.ly/3XdGFNx

1/2 🎉We’re delighted that our film ‘What to expect from surgery when you’re newly diagnosed’ is nominated for the Smiley Charity Film Awards @SmileyCFA. This is a really great opportunity to reach everyone newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Women get migraine 3 x more than men. Why? Hormones are important. Dr Shazia Afridi explains why oestrogen fluctuations are so important to understand.#perimenopause #menstrualmigraine #BASHNI @NatMigraineCtr @UK_headache

If you're struggling with perimenopause & menopause symptoms, that Sunday 'back to school' feeling can make the workplace a daunting place. At the end of #WorldWellbeingAtWorkWeek, I wanted to share some tips on how to menopause-proof your work life. Explore more on @balanceMeno

I believe so strongly in the safety & importance of vaginal estrogen that I don't think folks going through menopause should wait to get genitourinary symptoms to start it. Why wait for recurrent UTIs & painful sex when you can prevent them?