Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month 2024

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month 2024 is held in September. Is September the month for your annual Well Women Visit?

Gynecologic Cancers

What are gynecologic cancers?

Depending on the Source, the definition of gynecologic cancers may vary. In Gynecologic Cancer Awareness the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definition is:

“Gynecologic cancers are cancers of women’s reproductive organs”.

Five Types

What are the five types of gynecologic cancers?

In Gynecologic Cancer Basics the (United States) Foundation for Women’s Cancer explain:

“The five types of gynecologic cancers are ovarian, endometrial/uterine, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer”.

Postmenopausal Bleeding

Is postmenopausal bleeding or bleeding after menopause, normal or not?

No. In Postmenopausal Bleeding the (United Kingdom) NHS elaborate on:

“See a GP if:

You have postmenopausal bleeding, even if:

  • It’s only happened once
  • There’s only a small amount of blood, spotting, or pink or brown discharge
  • You do not have any other symptoms
  • You’re not sure if it’s blood.

Postmenopausal bleeding is not usually serious, but can be a sign of cancer. Cancer may be easier to treat if it’s found early”.

Who is a GP?

Depending on the Source and/or Depending on the Country, a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.

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  1. Basics
  2. Eveappeal.org.uk [The Eve Appeal, United Kingdom]
  3. FAQ Everything You Need To Know About Gyn Cancers
  4. Foundationforwomenscancer.org [Foundation for Women’s Cancer, United States]
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
  7. Gynae Cancers: A Brief Explainer
    Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month 2024
  8. Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2024
  9. Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month [United Kingdom]
  10. Gynaecological Cancers
  11. Gynaecological Cancers – Vaginal and Vulval
  12. Gynecologic Anatomy
  13. Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
  14. Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
  15. Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
  16. Gynecologic Cancers
  17. Gynecologic Cancers
  18. Gynecologic Cancers
  19. Gynecologic Cancers: Gynecologic Cancers Basics
  20. Gynecologic Cancers: Reducing Risk for Gynecologic Cancers
  21. Gynecologic Cancers: Resources To Share – Videos: Under The Paper Gown Comedy Web Series
  22. Gynecologic Cancers: Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers
  23. Gynecological Cancer At the Menopause
  24. Gynecological Cancers
  25. Info for the Transgender, Non-binary and Intersex Communities
  26. International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network
  27. International Gynecologic Cancer Society
  28. Mayo Clinic Minute: Endometrial Cancer Associated With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome [+ Video]
  29. Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips From A Gynecological Surgeon on Recovery From Surgery [01 July 2024] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  30. Ovarian Cancer: Essential Facts You Need To Know – Mayo Clinic Health System [Video]
  31. Ovarian Cancer/Primary Peritoneal Cancer
  32. Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer—Patient Version
  33. Sexuality & Cancer [Video]
  34. Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
    Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
  35. Types
  36. Understanding Gyn Cancers
  37. Uterine/Endometrial Cancer/GTD
  38. Vaginal Cancer
  39. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  40. Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: How Do I Deal With the Menopause After A Diagnosis of Gynaecological Cancer
  41. Vulvar Cancer
  42. Webinars: Previous – Sexual Dysfunctions, Update on Gynae Cancers and Management
  43. Worldgoday.org [World Gynecologic Oncology Day (World GO Day, September 20)
    Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month 2024

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Vaginal Atrophy, Lubricants, Moisturizers, Oestrogen, More

Vaginal Atrophy, Lubricants, Moisturizers, Oestrogen, More showcases evidence-based information by Menopause Societies and International Sources.

Common or Not

How common is vaginal atrophy?

In Vaginal Atrophy: What Is Vaginal Atrophy? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

Vaginal Atrophy, Lubricants, Moisturizers, Oestrogen, More“Vaginal atrophy is the thinning of your vaginal lining and vulval skin, caused by a drop in oestrogen levels around the time of menopause. Vaginal atrophy affects about 40% of postmenopausal women – and the risk increases with age.”

Vaginal Atrophy Treatment Options

What are some vaginal atrophy treatment options?

In Vaginal Dryness: Treatment Options the Menopause Society elaborate on:

Vaginal Atrophy, Lubricants, Moisturizers, Oestrogen, More

  • “Nonhormone Remedies
    • Vaginal Lubricants…
    • Vaginal Moisturizers…
    • Regular Sexual Stimulation…
    • Expanding Your Views of Sexual Pleasure…
    • Vaginal Dilators…
    • Pelvic Floor Exercises…
  • Vaginal Hormone Therapy…
    • An effective and safe treatment, low-dose vaginal estrogen…
    • FDA-approved low-dose vaginal estrogen products…
    • Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA; Prasterone)…
    • Low-dose vaginal estrogen or DHEA may be options for…”.

Different Differences

Can different Countries have different brands for the treatment of vaginal atrophy?

Yes, so talk to your health care provider about your Country’s brands of vaginal lubricants, vaginal moisturizes, vaginal estrogen, systemic hormone therapies and more, that may be suitable for your vaginal symptoms.

Vaginal Lubricants

What are some vaginal lubricants?

In Vaginal Atrophy: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the (United States) Mayo Clinic include:

  • “Water-based lubricants. These lubricants (Astroglide, K-Y Jelly, Sliquid, others) are applied just before sexual activity and can reduce discomfort during intercourse. Choose products that don’t contain glycerin or warming properties because women who are sensitive to these substances may experience irritation. Avoid petroleum jelly or other petroleum-based products for lubrication if you’re also using condoms, because petroleum can break down latex condoms on contact”.

In Vulvovaginal Atrophy the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) note:

“Non-Hormonal Options Include

Vaginal Lubricants

  • May be water, silicone, hyaluronic acid or oil based
  • Are usually used prior to intercourse
  • Provide temporary relief of symptoms
  • Can be used alone or with systemic or topical menopausal hormone therapy”.

Vaginal Moisturizers

What are some vaginal moisturizers?

In Vaginal Atrophy: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the Mayo Clinic explain:

  • “Vaginal moisturizers. Try a vaginal moisturizer (K-Y Liquibeads, Replens, Sliquid, others) to restore some moisture to your vaginal area. You may have to apply the moisturizer every few days. The effects of a moisturizer generally last a bit longer than those of a lubricant”.

In Vulvovaginal Atrophy the EMAS note:

“Non-Hormonal Options Include

Vaginal Moisturizers

  • May contain a bioadhesive polycarbophil-based polymer
  • Are usually used on a regular basis, typically two or three times per week
  • Can be effective for mild symptoms
  • May cause local irritation
  • Can be used alone or with systemic or topical menopausal hormone therapy”.

Vaginal Oestrogen

What are some forms of vaginal oestrogen?

In Vaginal Atrophy: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment: Topical Estrogen the Mayo Clinic include:

“Vaginal estrogen therapy comes in a number of forms. Because they all seem to work equally well, you and your doctor can decide which one is best for you.

  • “Vaginal estrogen cream (Estrace, Premarin). You insert this cream directly into your vagina with an applicator, usually at bedtime. Typically women use it daily for one to three weeks and then one to three times a week thereafter, but your doctor will let you know how much cream to use and how often to insert it
  • Vaginal estrogen suppositories (Imvexxy). These low-dose estrogen suppositories are inserted about 2 inches into the vaginal canal daily for weeks. Then, the suppositories only need to be inserted twice a week
  • Vaginal estrogen ring (Estring, Femring). You or your doctor inserts a soft, flexible ring into the upper part of the vagina. The ring releases a consistent dose of estrogen while in place and needs to be replaced about every three months. Many women like the convenience this offers. A different, higher dose ring is considered a systemic rather than topical treatment
  • Vaginal estrogen tablet (Vagifem). You use a disposable applicator to place a vaginal estrogen tablet in your vagina. Your doctor will let you know how often to insert the tablet. You might, for instance, use it daily for the first two weeks and then twice a week thereafter”.

Ospemifene

What is Ospemifene (Osphena)?

In Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: How To Treat It? I’m postmenopausal and often have vaginal dryness, which makes intercourse painful. Is there anything I can do about it? the Mayo Clinic explain:

  • “Ospemifene (Osphena). Taken by mouth, this selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) medicine treats painful intercourse linked to the thinning of vaginal tissue. This medicine isn’t for people who have had breast cancer or who are at high risk of breast cancer”.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

What is Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)?

In Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: How To Treat It? I’m postmenopausal and often have vaginal dryness, which makes intercourse painful. Is there anything I can do about it? the Mayo Clinic include:

  • “Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). This suppository is put into the vagina nightly. It eases painful intercourse after menopause”.

Systemic Hormone Therapy

When may systemic hormone therapy be suggested for vaginal atrophy?

In Vaginal Atrophy: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the Mayo Clinic explain:

“If vaginal dryness is associated with other symptoms of menopause, such as moderate or severe hot flashes, your doctor may suggest estrogen pills, patches or gel, or a higher dose estrogen ring. Estrogen taken by mouth enters your entire system. Ask your doctor to explain the risks versus the benefits of oral estrogen, and whether or not you would also need to take another hormone called progestin along with estrogen”.

Alternative Medicine

Is alternative medicine recommended to treat vaginal atrophy?

In Vaginal Atrophy: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the Mayo Clinic note:

“Some alternative medicines are used to treat vaginal dryness and irritation associated with menopause, but few approaches are backed by sufficient evidence from clinical trials. Interest in complementary and alternative medicine is growing, and researchers are working to determine the benefits and risks of various alternative treatments for genitourinary syndrome of menopause”.

Sexual Activity

May regular sexual activity help vaginal atrophy?

In Vaginal Atrophy: What You Can Do the JH explain:

“Regular sexual activity (including masturbation) – to improve blood flow to your vagina, which can keep vaginal tissues elastic and flexible. Sexually active women report fewer symptoms of vaginal atrophy compared to women who don’t have regular sex”.

Oils

Can vegetable oil, olive oil or sweet almond oil, be good-quality lubricants for intercourse?

In How Do I Deal With Vaginal Atrophy? — Ask Dr Jean the author include:

  • “2. For intercourse, use a good-quality lubricant. Natural lubricants include oils such as olive oil or sweet almond oil; however, if using condoms, note that these oils can cause them to break or tear”.

Flaxseed

Can flaxseed help with vaginal atrophy?

In Vaginal Atrophy: What You Can Do the JH explain:

  • “Flaxseed – some research suggests it may help with vaginal dryness. Grind the flaxseed and add two tablespoons to your cereal, salad or smoothies each day”.

Vaginal Laser Treatments

Are vaginal laser treatments safe and effective for the treatment of vaginal atrophy?

In Vaginal Atrophy: Management and Treatment – What Are Nonhormonal Treatments for Vaginal Atrophy (GSM)? Laser Treatments the (United States) Cleveland Clinic note:

“Noninvasive and nonsurgical CO2 laser treatments help regenerate vaginal tissue and improve its strength and elasticity after laser treatments. These devices aren’t yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration for vaginal atrophy because there’s limited long-term research on their use”.

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have vaginal atrophy?

In Vaginal Atrophy: Can Vaginal Atrophy Be Reversed? the JH explain:

Vaginal Atrophy, Lubricants, Moisturizers, Oestrogen, More “You cannot reverse vaginal atrophy, but you can stop it from getting worse by seeking a diagnosis and starting treatment early. Research suggests that MHT eliminates vaginal atrophy symptoms in 75% of cases, while vaginal oestrogen therapy is effective in 80% to 90% of cases. Without treatment, vaginal atrophy may get worse over time”.

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  1. BMS TV: Urogenital Atrophy
  2. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Healthcare Visit
  3. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  4. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  5. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  6. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause SocietyFirst Symptoms of Menopause
  7. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
  8. How Vaginal Hormones Can Transform Lives | The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
  9. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Sexual Wellbeing and Intimacy During and After Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Is the End of Your Sex Life]
  10. Lubricant Alternatives: What To Use and What To Avoid
  11. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  12. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  13. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  14. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  15. Non-Estrogen Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
  16. Painful Sex (Dyspareunia)
  17. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
  18. Prosayla Supported By ISSWSH [International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
  19. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  20. Vaginal Atrophy
  21. Vaginal Atrophy
  22. Vaginal Dryness
  23. Vaginal Dryness
  24. Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: How To Treat It? I’m postmenopausal and often have vaginal dryness, which makes intercourse painful. Is there anything I can do about it?
  25. Vaginal Dryness Alternative Treatments
  26. Vaginal Dryness: What To Do About It
  27. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women [June 2024]
  28. Webinars: Previous – Pay Attention on Your Way In! The Vulva Is An Important Organ Too
  29. What Types of Vaginal Oestrogens Are There?
  30. Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Last Updated: 29 August 2024 – Last Revised: 29 August 2024
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Hormone Therapy Update August 2024

Hormone Therapy Update August 2024 showcases some recent evidence-based information by Menopause Societies and International Sources.

Menopause Symptoms

How common are some menopause symptoms?

In Management of Menopausal Symptoms: A Review – Abstract: Importance, published 07 February 2024, the authors note:

Hormone Therapy Update May 2023“Menopause, due to loss of ovarian follicular activity without another pathological or physiological cause, typically occurs between the ages of 45 years and 56 years. During the menopausal transition, approximately 50% to 75% of women have hot flashes, night sweats, or both (vasomotor symptoms) and more than 50% have genitourinary symptoms (genitourinary syndrome of menopause [GSM])”.

Hormone Therapy

What is hormone therapy (HT)?

Depending on the Source the definition of HT may vary. In Menopause Management: Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) – What Is MHT? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s definition is:

“Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), formerly known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), helps manage menopausal symptoms when they interfere with your life. Menopausal symptoms are caused by lowering levels of oestrogen hormones. MHT is the medical replacement of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone, and sometimes testosterone”.

The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause

Do the most robust menopause Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) support MHT as the most effective treatment to alleviate VMS [Vasomotor Symptoms]?

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Considerations for All Women At Menopause: Menopausal Hormone Therapy, published online 30 October 2023, the authors explain:

“The most robust menopause Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) support MHT as the most effective treatment to alleviate VMS”.

HT Benefits vs Risks

For healthy women, do the benefits of HT generally outweigh the risks?

On page one in Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use: Potential Risks the North American Menopause Society elaborate on:

“As with all medications, HT is associated with some potential risks. For healthy women with bothersome hot flashes aged younger than 60 years or within 10 years of menopause, the benefits of HT generally outweigh the risks”.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to take HT?

In Menopause Management: Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) – How Long Do Your Need To Take MHT? the JH explain:

“It can take around six months to find the right MHT. Once you’ve found an MHT that works for you, it’s important to review it with your doctor each year.

If you have premature menopause, your doctor will prescribe a higher dose of MHT until the age of expected menopause (around 50–52 years)”.

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New or Updated

  1. AMS Statement 15 July 2024 [Australasian Menopause Society]
  2. BMS Statement on Testosterone [British Menopause Society] [26 July 2024]
  3. Bleeding on HRT, and Fibroids | Dr Louise Newson [July 2024]
  4. Can You Have HRT If You Are Overweight?
  5. Can You Have HRT With Uterine Fibroids
  6. Contraception During Perimenopause: HRT, the Pill and the Mirena Coil | Dr Louise Newson Podcast
  7. Contraception for the Older Woman: Hormone Replacement Therapy
  8. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use: Potential Risks
  9. Dr Louise Newson: The Truth About the Menopause & HRT
  10. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: How To Optimize the Benefits of Oral Combined MHT for Estrogen Deficiency Symptoms Treatment (EN)
  11. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Personalized Oral Combined MHT and Long-Term Effects: How To Choose According To the Patient’s Needs [Multiply Languages]
  12. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  13. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  14. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  15. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  16. Hormone Therapy: Four Things A Mayo Clinic Women’s Health Specialist Wants You To Know [Video]
  17. Is It Too Late To Start HRT? [15 July 2024]
  18. Management of Menopausal Symptoms
  19. Menopause Management: Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) – How Long Do Your Need To Take MHT?
  20. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  21. Menopause Treatment Options After Cancer [03 May 2024]
  22. Menopause and HRT: Fact and Fiction [Video]
  23. NICE Menopause Guidelines: What Do They Mean for You? | The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
  24. Prescribing of Testosterone for Middle-Aged Women ‘Out of Control’
  25. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
  26. The Women’s Health Initiative Randomized Trials and Clinical Practice
  27. The Women’s Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages [Video]
  28. Updated BMS Guidelines on Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT
  29. Vaginal Dryness
  30. Vaginal Oestrogen
  31. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit

Last Updated: 22 August 2024 – Last Revised: 22 August 2024
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Hormone Therapy Update August 2023

Hormone Therapy Update August 2023 showcases some recent evidence-based information by Menopause Societies and International Sources.

Menopause Symptoms

How common are some menopause symptoms?

In Management of Menopausal Symptoms: A Review – Abstract: Importance the authors note:

Hormone Therapy Update May 2023“Menopause, due to loss of ovarian follicular activity without another pathological or physiological cause, typically occurs between the ages of 45 years and 56 years. During the menopausal transition, approximately 50% to 75% of women have hot flashes, night sweats, or both (vasomotor symptoms) and more than 50% have genitourinary symptoms (genitourinary syndrome of menopause [GSM])”.

Hormone Therapy

What is hormone therapy (HT)?

Depending on the Source the definition of HT may vary. In Menopause Management: Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) – What Is MHT? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s definition is:

“Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), formerly known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), helps manage menopausal symptoms when they interfere with your life. Menopausal symptoms are caused by lowering levels of oestrogen hormones. MHT is the medical replacement of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone, and sometimes testosterone”.

HT Benefits vs Risks

For healthy women, do the benefits of HT generally outweigh the risks?

On page one in Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use: Potential Risks the North American Menopause Society elaborate on:

“As with all medications, HT is associated with some potential risks. For healthy women with bothersome hot flashes aged younger than 60 years or within 10 years of menopause, the benefits of HT generally outweigh the risks”.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like some help to decide about taking HT?

If you would like some help to decide about taking HT it may be in your best interest to choose to discuss this with you health care provider.

On page two in the Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause one of the recommendations is:

  • “The decision whether to take HRT, the dose and duration of its use should be made on an individualised basis after discussing the benefits and risks with each patient. This should be considered in the context of the overall benefits obtained from using HRT including symptom control and improving quality of life as well as considering the bone and cardiovascular benefits associated with HRT use”.

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  1. BMS TV: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  2. BMS TV: Testosterone Explained
  3. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  4. Dr Louise Newson: The Truth About the Menopause & HRT
  5. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  6. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  7. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  8. Guidance on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  9. HRT & Menopause Extra
  10. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  11. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) With Dr Nicky Peel & Prof. David Armstrong
  12. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  13. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  14. Joint BMS FSRH RCGP RCOG SfE and RCN Women’s Health Forum Safety Alert
  15. Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause
  16. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) [+ Video: Is HRT Bad for You?]
  17. Management of Menopausal Symptoms
  18. Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  19. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  20. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 3. The Risks & Benefits of HRT
  21. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 4. The Different Types of HRT
  22. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  23. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  24. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  25. Menopause and HRT
  26. Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
  27. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  28. Study Author on Early Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy

  29. The Truth About Hormone Therapy for Menopause
  30. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  31. Vaginal Dryness
  32. Vaginal Oestrogen
  33. Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  34. Video Series-2023: Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
  35. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  36. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  37. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  38. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Heart Disease, Risk Factors of Developing Heart Disease, and Can I Take Hormones?
  39. What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Menopause
  40. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit

Last Updated: 07 August 2023 – Last Revised: 07 August 2023
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Early Menopause Stories

“‘Early menopause’ is when the final menstrual period occurs between 40 and 45 years”. Some women share their stories about how early menopause affected them.

Early Menopause and Premature Menopause

Is early menopause the same as premature menopause?Early Menopause StoriesEarly Menopause Stories

In Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause the (Scottish) NHS Inform explain:

“Menopause before the age of 45 is called early menopause. Menopause before the age of 40 is called premature menopause”.

Support After Early Menopause Your Stories

What is the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) ‘Your Stories’?

In Support After Early Menopause Your Stories the (Australian) JH elaborate on:

“‘Your Stories’ is a place for women to share their health stories with us, to help support and encourage other women to make their health a priority too. Here is Natalie’s story.

Natalie, Melbourne, Victoria

Only hours after she was told she would have to undergo a hysterectomy and forego all hope of ever getting pregnant, Natalie headed off to her friend’s baby shower.

She and her husband had been trying for 18 months to have a baby. The endometriosis that Natalie had been trying to manage since her teens derailed their dream and the subsequent hysterectomy sent her into early menopause in her early 40s…”.

Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences

What is Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences?

In Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Overview, Healthtalk Australia elaborate on:

Early Menopause: Experiences and Perspectives of Women and Health Practitioners“On this unique site you can read, watch and listen to stories of 30 women aged between 28 and 51 years, from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds living in Victoria, Australia, who have shared what it is like to experience early menopause (EM).

Women talked about being diagnosed with spontaneous early menopause, premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), medically-induced early menopause, or menopausal symptoms as a result of cancer and/or other medical treatments”.

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What if I think I have early menopause?

If you think you have early menopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

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  1. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  2. BMS TV: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
  3. Daisy Network [United Kingdom]
  4. Early Menopause
  5. Early Menopause – Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
  6. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences
  7. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
  8. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  9. Early and Premature Menopause [Video]
  10. Early or Premature Menopause
  11. Earlymenopause.org.nz [New Zealand Early Menopause Support Group]
  12. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  13. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  14. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  15. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  16. Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths To Menopause
  17. Premature and Early Menopause
  18. Support After Early Menopause [+ Video]
  19. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  20. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  21. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  22. Videos & Women’s Stories

Last Updated: 18 August 2024 – Last Revised: 18 August 2024
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Menopause Questions To Ask

Menopause Questions To Ask emphasises how important it is for us to have our list of questions ready to ask a health care provider with an active interest in menopause.

Questions To Ask Your GP About Menopause

What is Questions To Ask Your GP About Menopause?

In Questions To Ask Your GP About Menopause the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) Dr Elizabeth Farrell (pictured below right), elaborates on:

Menopause Questions To Ask“The reality is that when it comes to menopause there are big knowledge gaps among health professionals and the general public, says Dr Elizabeth Farrell, gynaecologist and Medical Director of Jean Hailes.

So what should you do? Here both doctors share some of the questions that women should be asking their GP about menopause, plus the answers and reasoning behind them”.

Who is a GP?

Depending on the Source and/or Depending on the Country, a GP may be a registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.

When seeking advice about menopause, what sort of GP should a person try to find?

In Questions To Ask Your GP About Menopause: Do You Specialise In Menopause Care? the JH clinician GP Fiona Jane explains:

“Dr Jane (pictured above left): Seeking advice about menopause is one thing, but getting good, evidence-based, current information and management are another. Try to find a GP who takes an active interest in women’s health, is across the latest research and has time to talk. If your doctor is not confident in this area, ask for a referral to one who is”.

Questions for Your Health Care Provider

What is the (United States) Endocrine Society’s, Questions for Your Health Care Provider?

The Endocrine Society’s, Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider is a conversation starter of “some typical questions women ask their health care providers about menopause”:

Menopause Questions To Ask

Healthcare Provider

What if I would like menopause advice?

On page three in the Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause, first published 10 June 2022, the Conclusion includes:

“Women experience the menopause in different ways. Whilst some women experience minimal or no symptoms going through the menopause, many women experience menopausal symptoms that can significantly impact their quality of life. There should be an individualised approach in assessing women going through the menopause, with particular reference to lifestyle advice, diet modification as well as discussing the role of interventions including HRT. Women should be aware that help and support is available to them and should consult their GP for advice”.

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  1. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists] [October 2023]
  2. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  3. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  4. Diagnosing Menopause
  5. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  6. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  7. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  8. How To Talk To Your Doctor About Bladder Leakage
  9. How To Talk To Your Doctor About Midlife Brain Fog
  10. Is It Too Late To Start HRT?
  11. Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause
  12. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Myths]
  13. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
  14. Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and Menopause [13 May 2024] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  15. Menopause
  16. Menopause
  17. Menopause
  18. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  19. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  20. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  21. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  22. Menopause and HRT: Fact and Fiction
  23. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  24. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  25. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  26. Mood Changes During Perimenopause Are Real. Here’s What to Know.
  27. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  28. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  29. Perimenopause
  30. Perimenopause
  31. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  32. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
    Menopause Questions To Ask
  33. Questions To Ask Your GP About Menopause
  34. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson
  35. The Women’s Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages
  36. Therapy Could Be Effective Treatment for Non-Physical Symptoms of Menopause
  37. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  38. Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  39. Video Resource: Menopause and Healthy Living – What Is Early Menopause? [Multiple Languages]
  40. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  41. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Healthcare Visit
  42. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome In Midlife Women
  43. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  44. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  45. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  46. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  47. Webinars: Previous – Perimenopausal Contraception
  48. Webinars: Previous – Skin and Connective Tissue Ageing at the Time of the Menopause
  49. What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Menopause? And Which Can Hormone Therapy Treat?
  50. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  51. What if HRT isn’t right for me? And is cold-water swimming really the answer to everything? Your Menopause Questions Answered
  52. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  53. Women’s Health Week 2024 [2-6 September 2024, Australia]

Topic Last Updated: 02 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 02 August 2024
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