"Empowering Women Through Every Stage of the Menopause"
Menopause Advice & Common Symptoms
Key Information
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Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and is medically defined as occurring 12 months after a woman’s final period. The National Health Service describes Menopause as the end of a woman's periods due to reduced hormone levels, usually occurring between the age of 45 and 55, however, menopause can differ from person to person and can start a lot earlier or later.​​ Menopause usually occurs naturally, but at times there may be some specific reasons that might bring the menopause on earlier, including surgeries such as an oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries) or hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). Some other causes of early menopause can include specific treatments or medication such as during cancer treatment, or can even be genetic. Still, sometimes a clear cause cannot be determined.
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Some women may experience perimenopause, where symptoms of menopause occur but periods continue. Perimenopause will end 1 year after the last period, making the start of menopause. Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms can have a substantial impact on a woman's life, but symptoms may vary between individuals. Take a look below for some common symptoms:
Common Symptoms
• Fatigue
• Night Sweats
• Insomnia
• Hot Flushes
• Memory Loss
• Mood Changes
• Joint Pain
• Lack of Confidence
• Reduced Sex Drive
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Depression
• Skin Changes
What can be done?​
Most treatment options are designed to help you manage the symptoms associated with menopause and aim to reduce symptoms so that you can continue your day-to-day life as normal with minimal discomfort. You can make some very easy lifestyle changes to help manage your symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, alongside some other treatment options to help further manage your symptoms.