The ‘Menopause - a Pathway to successful ageing - or not?’ research explores the life stage experience leading up to and following menopause and its impact on the ageing experience. Menopause is defined as a moment in time 12 months after someone’s final period. Peri-menopause is a time in someone’s life leading up to menopause but when symptoms or changes can be experienced. This research focusses on a time in a typical female’s lifespan whereby they are managing life, career or family responsibilities while experiencing symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause. It is well documented how exercise and health awareness can optimise and affect our health and wellbeing - our Physical, Emotional and Mental (PhEM) health can be supported through activity, exercise, social engagement, and education. The ‘Design Your Menopause Life’ (DYML) solution is envisioned as a digital and physical solution that empowers women as they experience peri and menopause symptoms.

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