We had the pleasure of speaking with Jesse Curran, local Pelvic Health and Continence Physiotherapist. We learnt so much about the impact that menopause can have on the pelvic area and how this can impact every aspect of people’s lives.

Jesse breaks down the power of exercise: not just for physical strength, but for easing menopause symptoms and supporting mental wellbeing. She explains why the type of exercise matters and we hear about how pelvic floor exercises we may (or may not!) be doing need to be done correctly to be beneficial, and why some people actually need to relax those muscles, not strengthen them.

Jesse opens up about her own experience with chemically induced menopause, describing the rarely discussed sensation of hormones “falling off a cliff.”

As always, we’re grateful to hear from local voices who generously share their stories and insights.