Meg's Menopause

[paintmywholehousepink]

Has anyone seen Meg's insta / podcast / book? Wondering what you think?

instagram.com/megsmenopause?igshid=91rwg7i4slo7

I can't take anyone with that amount of Botox seriously. Interview in guardian references her waxer's judgment on flat menopausal fannies. Oh do fuck off. Who needs that kind of awareness? I think I'll stick with my own style of menopause not hers.

Hmmm yep she is pretty bottoxed up isn't she?
But regardless of tearing down her appearance, I wondered if anyone had read her book & maybe found it helpful?
I suppose at least her talking about this is going to get others doing so?
Are there other good books/ podcasts anybody can recommend to someone just starting to find out about all this?

These three vids are good: www.thisgirlisonfire.com/blog/the-34-symptoms-of-the-menopause-explained/

Thanks @flippit81

That's alright. I've been looking into it all too. The menopause Doctor, Louise Newson is also good. Loads of info.

I just bought the Haynes Manual. I kid you not it looked good!!

I got that too! It's brill x

It actually makes me a bit cross that there are so many ''celebs' jumping on the menopause bandwagon now as if it's flavour of the month.

The minute they hit menopause they use it as an opportunity to make a bit more money and get noticed.

There are some good books by experts already out there - menopause doctors- not rock stars!

But lately, we've had Jenny Eclair (she's ok), Davina, and I hear that Mariella Frostrup is having a book (ghost written) coming out sometime. (I've media contacts and know of who's working with her.)

Most of these books are their own personal experiences with some experts' comments added to give credibility and sometimes of course they are trying to sell their own products.

I've been writing about menopause and women's health for ages for publications and websites as well as posting here, so I know the info is out there already!

It's fine to say that the information was out there before , but now more people are reading it. The celebs have made it something ok to be discussed, and more women know about it than before . That can't be a bad thing surely ?

JinglingHellsBells
Don't forget Penny Stewart, she was sharing her experiences two weeks ago!

It's fine to say that the information was out there before , but now more people are reading it. The celebs have made it something ok to be discussed, and more women know about it than before . That can't be a bad thing surely ?

I agree.

However, the risk is they are only doing it to profit and there can be a lot of inaccuracy in their books- doesn't Meg sell some kind of products? - and you don't know how reliable their information is and where they have taken it from.

If you want the real information , read a book or a website written by doctors.

I just hate the way they trade on their names!

If I want help or advice and which supplements to use, I'll ask my consultant, not buy some concoction produced for an ageing rock star's wife (ex wife).

Its just a cynical move to make money from women who are desperate for help.

I read the Guardian article, it just seems she’s trying to make a quick buck to pay for her vagina laser rejuvenation and botox. I can’t take her seriously, she has so much work done. I’d rather listen to someone more on a normal wavelength, ie who doesn’t flat fanny shame other women whilst getting her own flaps lasered.

' I just ask my consultant' - you are lucky that you are able to do that. Not many of the 100% of women who go through the menopause have that option.

@flippit81 I'd rather use my income to pay for medical advice than buy clothes or holidays or a daily coffee. It's about how you choose to spend your income.

But yes, I know some women can't afford any of those. That's partly why I spend a lot of time on here, giving a bit back from what I've learned.

I read the guardian advertorial. She's flogging a vaginal rinse and advocating vaginal surgery so that's a hard no from me.

well I'm sorry but having read the article on her in the Guardian I am not impressed.

She doesn't seem to know the difference between her vagina and her vulva for a start.

She says the girls who wax can tell the difference between a vagina that's menopausal and if it's used or unused.
Unless they are using a speculum, I struggle to know how they can see anyone's!

She has brought out a 'vaginal rinse' so she can feel fresh for sex after a 5k run; it's full of rose water and god knows what else as she 'made it up herself'.

So what she is presumably selling is something to pour over your vulva, NOT something to squirt inside as a douche.

Surely if you have sex after working out, you just jump in the shower anyway or wash your bits with some plain water if you want to?

I wonder if there will be a male equivalent of some fragrant wash for balls and cocks?

@Buggedandconfused

I read the Guardian article, it just seems she’s trying to make a quick buck to pay for her vagina laser rejuvenation and botox. I can’t take her seriously, she has so much work done. I’d rather listen to someone more on a normal wavelength, ie who doesn’t flat fanny shame other women whilst getting her own flaps lasered.

This exactly.

The laser stuff is actually a recognised treatment for extreme vaginal atrophy. @boysonthesofa

Jane Lewis ( a normal woman who posts on other meno forums) had this done and wrote a book called My Menopausal Vagina where she describes her treatment.

It's called the Mona Lisa treatment and is being used more now for extreme vaginal atrophy.

It's not the same as a 'designer vagina' where someone has a repair.

But I still don't like her idea of rose scented vaginal wash.

JinglingHellsBells
Don't forget Penny Stewart, she was sharing her experiences two weeks ago!
Just realised I put the wrong name! I meant penny Lancaster. She was talking about her menopause the other week.

Ha! @Buggedandconfused what on earth is flat fanny shaming??

Why might people laser them? Honest question .

What the hell is a flat fanny??

@paintmywholehousepink it's not what you think.
it is a medical procedure

here's a link

www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/hospitals/bmi-the-cavell-hospital/womens-health/mona-lisa-touch-for-the-treatment-of-vaginal-atrophy-and-rejuvenation#gdpr-out