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Understanding menopause event - available to watch NOW
The latest University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Understanding Health talk: ‘Understanding menopause’ is now available to watch here.
Earlier this month, Amanda Hillard, menopause nurse specialist at UHD, took to Teams to talk about what menopause is, what happens and some of the symptoms that women can experience. She also explained possible long term affects, for example osteoporosis, and treatments currently available and how they work.
A recording of the talk was made for anyone who couldn't make the live event and can be shared with anyone who may find this useful.
Amanda said: “There has been a lot of media coverage about menopause recently and it’s brilliant that awareness is being raised.
"Many people associate menopause with hot flushes but it’s so much more than that. This talk will be useful for anyone going through menopause or those who wants to understand more about the natural process people go through. Families and friends may also find it useful to help their understanding and how they can support their mum, daughter, sister, partner or friend when they are going through this."
Why does a sudden cardiac arrest happen?
University Hospitals Dorset has recently run one of its popular Understanding Health talks on 'Understanding sudden cardiac arrest – why does it happen?'
Dr Chris Critoph, consultant cardiologist who specialises in heart failure, cardiac devices and inherited heart disease, talked about some of the causes of cardiac arrests, explaining what happens and early warning signs that people can look out for. He also covered treatment and the lifesaving devices like pacemakers and ICDs that can be used to help prevent future events.
The free event ran via Microsoft Teams in July. To watch a recording of the event, please click here.
