Experts from University Hospitals Dorset and Bournemouth University have teamed up to hold a series of free Understanding Health talks.<\/p>\n
The first one, taking place on 6 March at 3pm in BU\u2019s Bournemouth Gateway Building, will be focusing on menopause.<\/p>\n
It will cover lifestyle advice, tips, information and support to improve the experience of the menopause journey.<\/p>\n
Presenters Rosie Harper, clinical specialist physiotherapist in pelvic health at UHD, and Dr Emma Thurston, senior lecturer in physician associate studies at Bournemouth University and GP with a special interest in women\u2019s sexual and reproductive health, will present and take questions from an in-house and online audience. <\/p>\n
Rosie said: \u201cOne in three women experience pelvic floor related problems, such as bladder leakage and pelvic organ prolapse, at predictable points in life, such as the menopause. While normalised, these symptoms are not normal, and there are many lifestyle tweaks you can make to prevent and treat these symptoms. We\u2019ll be talking through some of these in March.”<\/p>\n
Dr Emma Thurston added: “Sexual health is a biopsychosocial phenomenon. It is important we consider all aspects of this framework to provide holistic care when women experience sexual health challenges during the menopause transition and beyond.”<\/p>\n