Possibly just outed myself as GC at work

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I work in a large NHS trust. A menopause policy has been developed by HR and circulated for comment.

I was pleased about this development, until I clapped eyes on it. It talks about cis people, doesn't mention sex and explicitly includes transwomen having side effects from their "HRT" (Yes, I know! they get more space than trans men, who actually experience menopause).

I sent a carefully crafted reply that focuses on the importance of clear language, and refers to other health organisations who have approached the topic differently (ie not centring men). I have focused on potential risks of their approach, not just had a whinge.

I am now steeling myself for fall out!

Its ridiculous that I should feel this way for pointing out that sex matters in healthcare but we all know what's likely to ensue. But having been asked to reply I couldn't in conscience keep silent.

Please send me some encouragement!

thank you so much. I was a Lib Dem councillor and after making my views very clear about the need for single sex spaces I have been sidelined and hounded out. I have lost count of the official complaints made against me . I have won each panel hearing but it's exhausting. In the Liberal Democrats all you have to say is 'stop deleting the word woman from healthcare information' and you will be put on a blacklist. I fought two General Elections, raised the Lib Dem Vote locally and was an activist for the LIb Dems. The people in charge at the Lib Dems would rather lose activists and seats than accept biological reality. Thank you again for critiquing that policy!!!

This is horrific. Are you considering legal action?

I don't see that pointing out that male transpeople (i.e. transwomen) do not have a menopause is offensive. It's true. Guidance should have some mention of women who identify as men, who may find the process traumatic since it makes it clear that they are not men.