Rockmy Menopause Course: Everything you need to know about menopause

Straight from the doctor

Want expert answers without the waiting room? Get clear, expert menopause information from Dr Katie Barber, GP, BMS Menopause Specialist, and one of the Top 100 Menopause Influencers of 2025.

Menopause can be confusing, isolating and full of conflicting advice. Whether you’re starting to notice early symptoms, weighing up HRT options or navigating surgical menopause, this course gives you evidence-based guidance straight from the doctor.

It’ll leave you confident, empowered and ready to take control of your health and get the support you deserve.

Pay what you can: £40–60. Free slots are available for those unable to pay – just get in touch.
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Presented by Dr Katie Barber, GP & Registered BMS Menopause Specialist
Your menopause, your way

Take control of your menopause journey with confidence. Menopause doesn’t have to be a frustrating mystery. Dr Katie Barber introduces this comprehensive menopause course to help you understand your body, explore safe and effective treatment options and take charge of your menopause symptoms. 

What’s covered in the course?

Your menopause, your way

Take control of your menopause journey with confidence. Menopause doesn’t have to be a frustrating mystery. Dr Katie Barber introduces this comprehensive menopause course to help you understand your body, explore safe and effective treatment options and take charge of your menopause symptoms. 

Part 1: Understanding the symptoms - is it menopause?

Know where you stand and what it means. Learn how to recognise the stages of menopause, common and more unusual symptoms – plus those you should pay attention to, whether you need contraception and what to do if you’re under 40. 

Menopause symptom tracker >

 

  • What stage am I in? Pre-, peri- or post-menopausal?
  • What symptoms should I be looking out for?
  • Could my symptoms be something else?
  • Are there any symptoms I should really pay attention to?
  • What if I’m under 40 and think I’m menopausal?
  • Do I need contraception at this stage of life?
Part 2: Talking to your GP

Make your appointment work for you. Find out when to see a doctor, straight from the doctor herself, how to prepare to get the most of your time, what to expect, the right questions to ask and when to ask for a second opinion. 

GP appointment guide > 

 

  • When should I see a doctor? And is it my GP I should see?
  • How can I prepare for my appointment?
  • Is it OK to ask for a second opinion?
  • Will a blood test tell me I’m menopausal?
Part 3: Treatment options and managing every day

Find out what’s available to help you feel better including HRT. The importance of personalised menopause treatment, the role, if any, of vitamins and supplements and, of course, HRT. Get the real facts about HRT from a doctor who prescribes it every day including the risks and benefits, different types, what you may need and why.  

Calcium calculator >

 

  • What can I do to help my menopause symptoms?
  • I don’t have any symptoms – do I need HRT?
  • Do I need to take any vitamins or supplements to support my symptoms?
  • Oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone – what do I need, and why?
  • Which HRT is right for me?
  • What is personalised menopause treatment?
  • What are the risks and benefits of HRT?
  • Does HRT cause weight gain?
  • Do I need a blood test to monitor my HRT?
  • When should my HRT be reviewed?
Part 4: Additional factors in menopause support

Because your menopause is unique to you. Dr Katie Barber helps you navigate situations that may be less frequently experience, including surgical or induced menopause, vaginal pain, unexpected bleeding, and how culture and community shape your experience and choices. 

 

  • What if I can’t, or don’t want to, take HRT?
  • What if I’ve had surgical or induced menopause?
  • What if I’ve got vaginal soreness or pain?
  • What if I’m bleeding on HRT? Should I get it checked out?
  • How do culture and community shape menopause experiences?

Meet our expert

Image of Dr Katie Barber for Rockmy. Dr Katie is a GP & BMS Registered Menopause Specialist

Dr Katie Barber

GP & Registered BMS Menopause Specialist