Menopause
Aly Dilks
Qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 1988 and a Registered Midwife in 1992, Aly had had a varied career across a whole spectrum of specialties within nursing from homeless healthcare to a Masters in Diabetes as well as being an Independent Nurse Prescriber.
The majority of her career has been in women’s health and she has had a special interest in menopause for the past 16 years.
Aly is passionate about helping women to navigate their own personal menopause journey to ensure they have the best support and advice for their own individual needs.
She is a member of:
She holds a letter of competence in:
- Coil fitting and removal.
- Implant fitting and removal.
She has also completed:
- The British Menopause Society Certificate in Menopause Care.
- British Menopause Society Accredited Specialist.
What is the Menopause
Menopause is a normal part of the ageing process, it is not an illness or a disease and all women will go through it at some point in their lives. Yet it still remains a taboo subject, surrounded by mystery and secrecy. Peri-menopause is the time where our ovaries begin to slow down and periods may become irregular and menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and poor sleep begin. After you have gone a whole year without a period, you can say you have reached the menopause. This means you can no longer become pregnant naturally.
Some common symptoms
Hot Flushes
Night Sweats
Joint Pain / Stiffness
Dry Skin / Hair
Pain with Intercourse
Sleep Disturbance
Tiredness
Irregular Periods
Frequently Asked Questions
