Resources and support: menopause and menstrual-related
Sadly, there aren't a lot of resources out there for people navigating a neurodivergent menopause - but as of January 2021, you'll be able to read our book on autistic menopause, including advice and experiences of autistic experts by experience. It also includes advice for healthcare professionals.
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I have gathered the best resources I know of on this page: you can download them as a PDF.
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Please see also the resource pack that we developed as part of the three-phase 'Bridging the Silos' study - specifically for autistic people.
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The below pages provide a very good general explanation of menopause, as well as advice around managing symptoms:
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Rock My Menopause have lots of accessible information, including factsheets and videos.
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Balance is a library of information about menopause. See these articles and podcasts about mental health conditions during menopause, and this guide to living well during menopause.
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Henpicked advice and information around menopause, including advice about talking to doctors about menopause.
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The Menopause Inclusion Collective are working to raise awareness and collate resources for people experiencing a different kind of menopause - for instance, because of neurodivergence, sexual or gender diversity.
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If you are transgender and/or do not identify as female, you might benefit from this informative webinar and this guide from the Diversity Project. The guide also covers other different menopause experiences, like surgical/chemical menopause.
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Information and resources around Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and other menstrual conditions.​​​​
You can buy the book here (it's also available through other major retailers).
Neurodivergent menopause articles and podcasts
The National Autistic Society's page about menopause, with links to some written pieces.
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Autistica's page on menopause.
Podcasts on autistic experiences of menopause are here and here.
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Podcasts on ADHD experiences are here, here, and here. You might also be interested in these podcasts (here, here) about the effects of hormones on attention, thinking and mood.
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One author's experience of an ADHD diagnosis at menopause
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Here is a booklet written for people with ADHD. Since ADHDers often struggle at menopause in similar ways, autistic people may find it helpful, too.
Download these resources as a PDF here.
For people with learning disabilities:
Here is a guide from Balance, a page from Rock My Menopause, and a brilliant podcast!