Menopause Fact Sheet
Menopause is a phase of aging for a woman and usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, although the timing can vary. It’s a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and reproductive years.
Eight in ten women will be experiencing some degree of low mood, depression or other mood changes by the time they reach menopause.
Our services are designed to help with your transition through this stage.
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What is Menopause?
- Menopause refers to the stopping of a woman’s period.
- Occurs around the age of 51 but can be earlier or later.
- Menopause is defined as happening when a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months.
- After this a woman is post-menopausal.
- There are 34 symptoms of menopause.
- Symptoms experienced in menopause tend to be more persistent as a woman’s hormone levels have significantly reduced
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What is early Menopause?
- When menopause occurs under the age of 45 this is known as an early menopause
- Blood tests are needed to confirm early menopause and to exclude other causes such as Thyroid issues or Polycystic Ovary Disease.
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What is Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)?
- When menopause occurs under the age of 40 it is usually referred to as Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
- POI occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop working properly and they no longer produce normal amounts of hormone.
- This causes her periods to become either irregular or stop working altogether triggering menopausal symptoms.
- Causes of POI include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, certain types of surgery and autoimmune disease.
- Blood tests are often needed to diagnose POI.
" When I booked in to see Catherine at Menopause and Wellness I was not in a good place. I was not sleeping, was grumpy and irritable and I felt that I wanted to divorce my husband. I was also struggling at work due to brain fog and feeling exhausted all the time. I had been to see my GP to talk about HRT, but she told me I should avoid it due to my grandmother having had breast cancer.
A friend recommended I book in to see Catherine and I am so glad that I did. Catherine took the time to explain what was happening to me hormonally and why I was feeling the way that I did. She reassured me that there are different types of hormones in HRT and that I could safely be treated with HRT. She took time to tell me what to expect when being treated with HRT and I felt very well informed and confident in what to expect when I started HRT.
HRT has been life changing for me and I feel like my old self again. I no longer want to divorce my husband, and he jokes that he does not want to see me stop taking HRT! I cannot believe that I struggled on for so long without help when what I needed was HRT. I cannot thank Catherine enough for her support in believing what I was going through, validating that it was menopause and treatable and treating me with HRT that included testosterone. If you are struggling with menopause book in to see Catherine - she will help you".
A friend recommended I book in to see Catherine and I am so glad that I did. Catherine took the time to explain what was happening to me hormonally and why I was feeling the way that I did. She reassured me that there are different types of hormones in HRT and that I could safely be treated with HRT. She took time to tell me what to expect when being treated with HRT and I felt very well informed and confident in what to expect when I started HRT.
HRT has been life changing for me and I feel like my old self again. I no longer want to divorce my husband, and he jokes that he does not want to see me stop taking HRT! I cannot believe that I struggled on for so long without help when what I needed was HRT. I cannot thank Catherine enough for her support in believing what I was going through, validating that it was menopause and treatable and treating me with HRT that included testosterone. If you are struggling with menopause book in to see Catherine - she will help you".
Katy B
"I went into full perimenopause at 32 and around the same time was diagnosed with ADHD. I was struggling with work, my weight, and family life, and felt like I was constantly trying to keep my head above water.
For me, ADHD medication only seemed to help with one symptom, so I continued to push for support around perimenopause after finding research showing that women with ADHD can experience perimenopause symptoms earlier. Time and time again I was told I was too young and that it must be something else, but I kept advocating for myself because I knew something wasn’t right.That’s when I found Rebecca and the team at Menopause & Wellness.
For the first time I felt listened to, validated, and supported.Not long after starting HRT, I noticed a huge improvement in many of the symptoms that had been affecting my daily life, including brain fog, exhaustion, sore joints, itchy skin, anxiety, and feelings of rage and overwhelm.
The difference it has made to my family life has been incredible.Thank you Rebecca and the team at Menopause & Wellness for listening, believing me, and helping me get my life back."
For me, ADHD medication only seemed to help with one symptom, so I continued to push for support around perimenopause after finding research showing that women with ADHD can experience perimenopause symptoms earlier. Time and time again I was told I was too young and that it must be something else, but I kept advocating for myself because I knew something wasn’t right.That’s when I found Rebecca and the team at Menopause & Wellness.
For the first time I felt listened to, validated, and supported.Not long after starting HRT, I noticed a huge improvement in many of the symptoms that had been affecting my daily life, including brain fog, exhaustion, sore joints, itchy skin, anxiety, and feelings of rage and overwhelm.
The difference it has made to my family life has been incredible.Thank you Rebecca and the team at Menopause & Wellness for listening, believing me, and helping me get my life back."
Sarah C
“After four years of suffering symptoms a work colleague talked to me about the work Menopause and Wellness is doing to help women with menopause. I was scared of HRT and thought that was all there was to help women going through menopause so I sat on it for a couple of weeks and then took the plunge to see Julia. When I saw her I was feeling scared that things would never be the same again and that my life was on a downward spiral. Thank you for helping me Julia! She validated what I felt and explained why I was feeling like this. I felt like I finally had an ally who really got what was going on with me. With her help I am back to my old self enjoying life again. I am now recommending all my friends to go and see Julia too!"
Lucy, 54
"I would like to share how much I appreciated the care and support I received throughout my perimenopause journey with Menopause and Wellness. I was able to access my care via my workplace EAP, which really helped in this financial climate. Across all four appointments, I felt listened to, supported, and well guided. Millie was especially helpful and sent me a lot of beneficial information.
I have taken away so many valuable resources and insights, and I am beginning to feel better—slowly but surely. Thank you for providing such a wonderful service and for the positive difference it has made to my wellbeing.
Thank you again for your care, expertise, and support throughout this journey."
I have taken away so many valuable resources and insights, and I am beginning to feel better—slowly but surely. Thank you for providing such a wonderful service and for the positive difference it has made to my wellbeing.
Thank you again for your care, expertise, and support throughout this journey."
Debbie
"Just a quick note to say OMG I cannot believe the difference HRT has made for me and so quickly! All of the worst of my Perimenopause symptoms are either significantly reduced or gone completely.About 4 days after starting just the Oestrogen patch, I woke up pain free with no achy joints for the first time in 15 months plus.
My frozen shoulder moves freely again, and I've progressively got my energy and zing back. My lovely neighbour even told me it looks like I have had a face lift! I have had no side effects, or if there are any they are so completely offset by the massive reduction in all the other perimenopause symptoms that I can't notice.This is life changing stuff, I am so glad I made the appointment, thank you so much!"
My frozen shoulder moves freely again, and I've progressively got my energy and zing back. My lovely neighbour even told me it looks like I have had a face lift! I have had no side effects, or if there are any they are so completely offset by the massive reduction in all the other perimenopause symptoms that I can't notice.This is life changing stuff, I am so glad I made the appointment, thank you so much!"
Penny
FAQs
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What is Menopause?
Menopause is a point in time when a person has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. Menopause is a natural part of ageing and marks the end of your reproductive years. On average, menopause happens at age 51.
How long do the symptoms of Menopause last?
Women vary in their experience of menopause symptoms and how long they experience these. Most women experience symptoms between 5 to 7 years. However, some women will experience symptoms for much longer throughout their lives.
Can Menopause be treated?
Yes - menopause treatment should have three goals:
- To treat troublesome menopause symptoms that are disrupting the quality of your life.
- To detect and treat any physical changes that you have experienced due to the hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause that can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and poor future ill health.
- To upskill and equip you with knowledge, tools and resources to help you understand menopause, its stages, common health risks associated with menopause and how you can self-manage and support your health and well-being throughout your menopause journey and beyond.
What are the treatments available for Menopause?
There are different types of treatments for the symptoms of menopause that include:
- Hormonal Therapy (HRT)
- Nonhormonal treatments including Menopause Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Lifestyle TreatmentEvery woman’s experience of menopause is different and its important that you talk to a healthcare provider to create a treatment plan that is right for you.
What is premature Menopause?
Menopause that occurs at 40 or younger is considered premature menopause. When there’s no medical or surgical cause for premature menopause, it’s normally called Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
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