Led by Dr Nighat Arif, this practical, myth-busting session explores menopause as a key biological transition affecting physical and mental wellbeing. It explains what happens during perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms vary, and how they can be managed through lifestyle approaches, HRT and non-HRT options, and holistic support. Taking an inclusive lens, the session highlights health inequalities and how neurodiversity, ethnicity, shape menopause experiences and access to care, as well as how conditions such as PMDD, PCOS and endometriosis can overlap or mask symptoms. Participants will leave with practical strategies for daily life and work, and the confidence to champion open, equitable conversations about menopause.