23/02/2026
Why I Became a Menopause Nurse
Lisa Foster
For over 22 years I have worked as a nurse, supporting patients and families through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. I was confident in my clinical skills, experienced in leadership, and comfortable advocating for my patients. Alongside my clinical work, I developed expertise in education — mentoring and teaching nurses, helping them build confidence, and guiding them to practise safely. These skills now allow me to support and educate women through menopause with clarity, empathy, and practical guidance.
My passion for menopause support was driven by my own experience of poor care. I struggled with fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and a loss of confidence that affected me both professionally and personally. When I sought help, I was told I was far too young for it to be menopause. I was met with dismissal and outdated advice, and offered antidepressants without any meaningful discussion about hormones. I wasn’t properly assessed, I wasn’t listened to, and I wasn’t supported.
And if I — an experienced nurse and educator — felt unheard, what was happening to other women?
That experience changed everything. I saw talented women silently battling symptoms that were affecting their wellbeing and self-belief. Women deserve better.
So I trained with the British Menopause Society to provide what I hadn’t received: evidence-based advice, clear and honest conversations, individualised treatment guidance, and practical, empowering support.
Today, I use my clinical expertise, educational experience, and lived experience to guide, educate, and empower women through menopause — helping them feel informed, supported, and confident at every stage.
