The day 12 months
Perimenopause
The time leading up
to your last period.
Post menopause
The time beyond 12 months
after your last period.
what is menopause
Menopause is a natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s. Menopause is signalled by 12 months since last menstruation.
stages of menopause
The STRAW10 classification of menopause stages is generally considered the gold standard. This defines how women progress from the reproductive stages through to perimenopause and post menopause.
symptoms
You are not alone. There are 34 common symptoms for menopause.
Common symptoms include hot flashes and vaginal dryness. There may also be sleep disturbances. The combination of these symptoms can cause anxiety or depression. Menopause is a natural process with treatments that focus on symptomatic relief. Vaginal dryness is treated with topical lubricants or oestrogen. Medications can reduce the severity and frequency of hot flushes. In special circumstances, oral hormone therapy may be used.
treatments
Menopause is a natural process with treatments that focus on symptomatic relief. Vaginal dryness is treated with topical lubricants or oestrogen. Medications can reduce the severity and frequency of hot flushes. In special circumstances, oral hormone therapy may be used.
