Women with learning disabilities or autism have starred in the latest film project that illustrate how perimenopause and menopause symptoms are not “embarrassing or scary”.
A non-profit organization based in Stowmarket, Ace Anglia, partnered with Suffolk Libraries to share what happens before and after periods stop.
The spokesperson for Ace Anglia, said, “We approached Suffolk Libraries to suggest creating some accessible information for women with a learning disability as part of the Menopause and Me project.”
The film explains that moods can change, you can forget things, and symptoms are different for everyone.
Shenah, who features in the film, said, “People with menopause matter. Making more people aware of menopause is really important”.
Rae, who was also filmed, said: “It is important to make this film for women who are about to go through menopause to understand what it is and how it changes your body”.
The video explains that it is “natural”, that having a healthy diet or taking HRT can help, and that it can be beneficial to talk to support workers, friends or family members.
“The menopause is not embarrassing. It’s not scary. It’s natural. You can speak up about it. You are not alone,” the film explains.
Olekanma Favour is a resourceful, self-motivated, and result-driven writer.
