Mental health and wellbeing in primary care services: resources
This resource has been developed to support staff working in general practice. It is intended to help all staff contribute to the link worker function within the Services, by providing a directory of additional sources of help and support, that people can be connected in with.
12. Menstrual Health and Menopause
12.1 Menstrual Health
Changes in a woman’s hormone levels before their period can mean that some women experience mood changes or tiredness before and during their period. This is known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and for some women these symptoms can affect their daily life. More information on PMS symptoms can be found on the NHS inform webpage.
Additionally, living with the symptoms of conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can have an impact on peoples mental wellbeing. You can find out more about periods, period symptoms and menstrual health conditions on the NHS inform webpage.
This NHS inform self-help tool outlines some of the things women can do to improve their mental wellbeing around the time of their period
The Health and Social Care Alliance also host a suite of resources to support improved understanding and positive conversations on a range of women’s health topics, including menstrual health and menopause Resources - Policy and research (alliance- scotland.org.uk).
12.2 Menopause
During menopause, the changes in women’s hormone levels can impact both physical and mental health. Women may experience feelings of anxiety, stress or depression. Most women will experience symptoms of menopause and many women will experience early symptoms while still having periods.
More information on menopausal symptoms can be found on the NHS inform signs and symptoms of menopause webpage and more information about menopause and mental wellbeing can be found on the NHS inform Menopause and your mental wellbeing webpage.
This NHS inform self-help tool outlines some of the things women can do to improve their mental wellbeing during menopause (peri-menopause) and after (post menopause).
12.3 Menopause and Menstrual Health in the workplace
Supporting women and those who menstruate to positively manage their menopause and menstrual health at work is crucial. The National Wellbeing hub hosts a range of resources for women, and their line managers to support good menstrual health and menopause awareness in the workplace which can be found on the National Wellbeing Hub.
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