We offer specialist menopause support to SME and Individual members.
Your client just needs to have an outpatient option included on their plan to access the full benefit.
What is the menopause?
Officially the menopause occurs when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. However, symptoms of the menopause can occur way before this during a period of time called perimenopause. Menopause symptoms vary for everyone, but some examples include hot flushes, anxiety, mood swings, brain fog (problems with memory or concentration), irregular periods, difficulty sleeping, headaches/migraines and reduced sex drive.
As well as having physical symptoms, menopause and perimenopause can also have a big emotional impact. Reduced hormone levels combined with difficulty sleeping can have a knock-on effect on all aspects of life.
How can AXA help?
At AXA Health, we’re here for our clients when they need menopause support. Every woman will experience menopause, but everyone’s personal experience is unique to them.
Whatever stage your client or their employee is at, we’re here to help.
24/7 health support line
If your clients or their employees are looking to understand more about the menopause, our experienced practitioners at the 24/7 health support line can be their first port of call. Our team of nurses, counsellors, and pharmacists all have experience in supporting women during menopause. They’ll be able to explain more about the menopause, what symptoms might manifest and the treatments available. Plus, a whole host of tips to help them through it. Nurses and counsellors are available 24/7, pharmacists available 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm Saturdays and 8am - 12pm Sundays.
Online GP service
If your clients or their employees need more medical support, the next step is to speak to a GP. They can access our online private GP service, AXA Doctor at Hand 24/7, 365 days a year (subject to appointments availability). AXA Doctor at Hand appointments are with qualified GPs and they’ll be able to make a diagnosis and recommend a care plan for managing short- and long-term symptoms.
British Menopause Society specialists
Most women find they can manage perimenopause symptoms with wellbeing support and lifestyle changes, or through the advice of their GP. However, if your client or their employees experience complex symptoms that a GP can’t manage within primary care, a GP can refer them on for specialist care with our network of British Menopause Society (BMS) accredited consultant gynaecologists. This support is available when your client includes cover for out-patient specialist consultations and diagnostic tests on their plan. The routine management of the symptoms of menopause is not covered by our plans. BMS specialists also offer remote appointments so, no matter where they are, they can access support. Large Corporate clients must also choose to remove the exclusion of menopause.
Please note, we sometimes use the terms 'women', 'female' and 'her'. However, we want to be clear that this is inclusive of everyone who goes through menopause symptoms as a result of hormonal changes.
Understanding menopause and its impact on individuals and businesses
Watch our CPD accredited webinar, featuring insight from AXA Health’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Pallavi Bradshaw where she discusses the menopause. What it is, how it affects women – and the businesses they work in.
We also discuss how AXA Health’s services support women going through menopause.
A guide to menopause – a resource to share with your SME clients
Download our guide to menopause to send on to your SME clients. It provides some top tips on how to manage symptoms at home and at work.
Menopause symptoms, self-help and treatments – for your individual clients
Our online menopause resources for individuals contain a wealth of information about the signs and symptoms of menopause, lifestyle tips and treatments available. Share with your individual clients today.
Contact us to find out more
Our team is on hand to explain more about the menopause support included in our private medical insurance plans for Individuals and SME.
References
Menopause - NHS (www.nhs.uk)