What is Surgical Menopause?

Surgical menopause happens when both ovaries are removed, usually as part of a hysterectomy or other gynaecological surgery.

Unlike natural menopause, which happens gradually over time, surgical menopause is immediate.

This means symptoms can feel:

• more intense

• more sudden

• and often more difficult to prepare for

You might be experiencing:

• hot flushes and night sweats

• fatigue and energy dips

• brain fog or reduced concentration

• mood changes or anxiety

• a shift in identity, confidence, or sense of self

But beyond the symptoms, there’s something else many women notice:

👉 A lack of support that truly reflects this experience.

Why Surgical Menopause Needs Different Support

Most menopause conversations focus on perimenopause and natural transitions.

But surgical menopause is different.

It can involve:

• medical trauma or complex diagnoses

• fertility loss or unexpected life changes

• a sudden shift in how your body feels and functions

• returning to work before you’ve had time to adjust

This isn’t just about managing symptoms.
It’s about navigating a whole-life transition.

And you deserve support that recognises that.

Introducing: The Surgical Menopause Club

The Surgical Menopause Club is a supportive, honest community for women navigating life after surgical menopause.

It’s a space where:

• you don’t have to explain or justify what you’re feeling

• real experiences are shared, not just clinical advice

• support is practical, compassionate, and pressure-free

Inside, we focus on:

• understanding what’s happening in your body

• navigating symptoms in a way that works for you

• rebuilding confidence, identity, and trust in yourself

• having honest conversations about work, life, and wellbeing

This is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

It’s a space to explore what your version of support looks like.

Who This Is For

This space is for you if you are:

• preparing for a hysterectomy or ovary removal

• newly navigating surgical menopause

• adjusting months or years later and still feeling unsupported

• looking for community, understanding, and guidance that actually reflects your experience

Whether you’re at the beginning or further along your journey, you are welcome here.

A Note From Me

Hi, I’m Katherine: a Menstrual Wellbeing Coach, speaker, and educator.

My work has always focused on helping women and workplaces better understand menstrual health.

But like many women, my journey has also brought me face-to-face with surgical menopause.

This space has been created not just from professional expertise but from lived experience.

Because support should feel:

• informed

• human

• and genuinely understanding of what you’re going through

Join The Surgical Menopause Club

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

The Surgical Menopause Club is hosted on the Cliq app, a simple, supportive space to connect, learn, and feel understood.

👉 Join the community here

Looking for Workplace Support?

Surgical menopause doesn’t just impact your health it can impact your work, confidence, and day-to-day experience.

If you’re an organisation looking to better support employees navigating menopause (including surgical menopause), I offer:

• workplace talks and workshops

• education sessions for leaders and HR teams

• practical guidance on building truly inclusive support

You Deserve Support That Reflects Your Reality

Surgical menopause is not something you should have to figure out alone.

This space exists to offer:

• clarity

• community

• and support that meets you where you are

🤍 And you are always welcome here