MENOPAUSE NEWS
Menopause Campaign Wins Global Award
Farmstrong Scotland’s menopause campaign has been named Initiative of the Year at the Global Women in Food and Agriculture Awards 2026. Farmstrong Scotland said: "We are so proud of this one. It was very much a team effort. So many people gave their time, shared their stories and offered their expertise to help bring the campaign to life and reach farmers, crofters and their families and colleagues across Scotland. It has been a real collective effort from start to finish. Thank you to everyone who supported the campaign and engaged so positively with our resources and stories. That is what makes the difference."
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You can also listen to a special episode of the Blether Together podcast, hosted by Farmstrong's Sarah Stephen who was joined by Dr Heather Currie MBE, consultant gynaecologist, founder and MD of Menopause Matters, and livestock farmer. Heather brought both her medical expertise and her lived experience of farming life to a candid and practical discussion on everything you need to know about menopause.
From hot flushes to brain fog, joint pain to rage, Heather shares why menopause is so much more than “just flushes and sweats” and why open conversations matter, especially in farming communities where support can feel harder to find.
You’ll also hear real-life stories from women in farming, including the star of This Farming Life, crofter Sally Crowe and Lesley Mitchell, a farmer from Hawick, who talk honestly about their experiences and the impact menopause has had on their lives, families, and work.
Too often, menopause is still hidden or dismissed in agriculture. Farmstrong Scotland wants to change that. By sharing experiences and practical advice, it hopes to break down stigma and help women and men across rural Scotland understand what’s happening and where to turn for support.
» Blether Together In The Farming Community
Menopause At Work: 9 in 10 Women Choose Midlife-Friendly Employers
What if one of the most powerful employee retention strategies for 2026 isn't a pay rise or a promotion - but menopause support? A new study by LiveCareer UK found that 91% of women 91% of women would be more likely to stay with an employer that actively supports their midlife health needs. The Midlife Divide Report also highlights how midlife health issues are still overlooked in the workplace - 68% of women say gender and age affect how seriously their health concerns are taken, and nearly one in four feel menopause is still misunderstood and insufficiently addressed.
Key ways midlife women want support:
The findings appear to highlight a clear signal to employers: midlife health is a retention and inclusion opportunity they can’t ignore. Far from a niche issue, menopause awareness and accommodation are fast becoming key components of inclusive, competitive workplaces.
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Menopause Myth Number 7
Myth #7: "Everything is new with menopause, in particular HRT these days. It’s all changed."
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Menopause Myth Number 8
Myth #8: "You can’t get pregnant if you’re taking HRT."
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Menopause Matters information is available via Amazon Alexa
Menopause Matters will be providing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around menopause via Amazon's cloud-based voice service, Alexa.
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