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Male Menopause

“The term “male menopause” has been used to describe decreasing testosterone levels related to aging. But aging-related hormone changes in women and men are…”.¹

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What may the Male Menopause Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

Adrenopause
Age-Related Low Testosterone
Androgen Deficiency of the Aging Male
Andropause
Hypogonadism
Late-Onset Hypogonadism
Male Climacteric
Male Menopause
Male Reproductive Changes
Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome
Viropause

Andropause

What is andropause?

DotS the definition of androgynous may vary. The (United States) Endocrine Society’s definition is:

“Andropause is a biological change characterized by a gradual decline in androgens experienced by men during and after their mid-life. Andropause is sometimes inaccurately described as male menopause”.²

Female Menopause

Is the female menopause the same as the male menopause?

In Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System: Introduction the (United States) MedlinePlus explain:

“Unlike women, men do not experience a major, rapid (over several months) change in fertility as they age (like menopause). Instead, changes occur gradually during a process that some people call andropause”.³

Male Menopause

Is there such a thing as a ‘male menopause’?

In The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? the (United Kingdom) NHS elaborate on:

“The “male menopause” (sometimes called the andropause) is an unhelpful term sometimes used in the media.

This label is misleading because it suggests the symptoms are the result of a sudden drop in testosterone in middle age, similar to what occurs in the female menopause. This is not true”.⁴

The (United States) Mayo Clinic also note:

“The term “male menopause” has been used to describe decreasing testosterone levels related to aging. But aging-related hormone changes in women and men are different.

In women, ovulation ends and hormone production plummets during a relatively short period of time. This is known as menopause. In men, production of testosterone and other hormones declines over a period of many years and the consequences aren’t necessarily clear. This gradual decline of testosterone levels is called late-onset hypogonadism or age-related low testosterone”.⁵

Male Reproductive System

What and where do aging changes in the male reproductive system occur?

In Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System MedlinePlus explain:

“Aging changes in the male reproductive system may include changes in testicular tissue, sperm production, and erectile function. These changes usually occur gradually”.⁶

In Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System: Information MedlinePlus also note:

“Aging changes in the male reproductive system occur primarily in the testes. Testicular tissue mass decreases. The level of the male sex hormone, testosterone decreases gradually. There may be problems getting an erection. This is a general slowing, instead of a complete lack of function”.⁷

Testosterone

Is there an association between testosterone and aging?

In The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? the NHS note:

“Although testosterone levels fall as men age, the decline is steady at about 1% a year from around the age of 30 to 40, and this is unlikely to cause any problems in itself”.⁸

In Consumer Health: What Does ‘Male Menopause’ Mean? Recognizing Low Testosterone Levels, dated 25 December 2023, the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“A man’s testosterone levels decline on average about 1% a year after 40. But most older men still have testosterone levels within the normal range, with only an estimated 10% to 25% having levels considered to be low”.⁹

Testosterone Deficiency

What is a testosterone deficiency?

In The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? the NHS explain:

“A testosterone deficiency that develops later in life, also known as late-onset hypogonadism, can sometimes be responsible for these symptoms, but in many cases the symptoms are nothing to do with hormones”.¹⁰

Cause

What may be responsible for symptoms in men at this time?

In The ‘Male Menopause’: Personal or Lifestyle Issues the NHS elaborate on:

“Lifestyle factors or psychological problems can also be responsible for many of these symptoms.

For example, erectile dysfunction, loss of libido and mood swings may be the result of:

Stress
Depression
Anxiety

There are also physical causes of erectile dysfunction, such as smoking or heart problems, which may happen alongside any psychological cause”.¹¹

Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Is aging-related low testosterone treated with testosterone replacement therapy?

In Consumer Health: What Does ‘Male Menopause’ Mean? Treatment the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“If you choose to start testosterone therapy, your healthcare professional will explain the different ways testosterone can be administered, target levels and follow-up testing.

For some men, testosterone therapy relieves bothersome signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency. For others, the benefits aren’t clear, and there are possible risk”.¹²

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have male menopause?

If you think you have male menopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Consumer Health: What Does ‘Male Menopause’ Mean? Treatment the Mayo Clinic note:

“If you think you might have low testosterone, talk to your healthcare team about your signs and symptoms, testing, and possible treatment options. They can help you weigh the pros and cons of treatment”.¹³

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Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Debunking the Male Menopause Myth. 24 May 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/male-menopause/art-20048056 Accessed: 11 October 2024
Endocrinology Glossary: Andropause. Endocrine Society https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/glossary Accessed: 11 October 2024
Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System: Information. Review Date: 21 July 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004017.htm Accessed: 11 October 2024
The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? Page Last Reviewed: 13 October 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/male-menopause/#is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-male-menopause Accessed: 11 October 2024
Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Debunking the Male Menopause Myth. 24 May 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/male-menopause/art-20048056 Accessed: 11 October 2024
Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System. Review Date: 21 July 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004017.htm Accessed: 11 October 2024
Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System: Information. Review Date: 21 July 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004017.htm Accessed: 11 October 2024
The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? Page Last Reviewed: 13 October 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/male-menopause/#is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-male-menopause Accessed: 11 October 2024
Consumer Health: What Does ‘Male Menopause’ Mean? Recognizing Low Testosterone Levels. 25 December 2023. Mayo Clinic https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumer-health-what-does-male-menopause-mean/ Accessed: 11 October 2024
The ‘Male Menopause’: Personal or Lifestyle Issues. Page Last Reviewed: 13 October 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/male-menopause/#is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-male-menopause Accessed: 11 October 2024
The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? Page Last Reviewed: 13 October 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/male-menopause/#is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-male-menopause Accessed: 11 October 2024
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Consumer Health: What Does ‘Male Menopause’ Mean? Treatment. 25 December 2023. Mayo Clinic https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumer-health-what-does-male-menopause-mean/ Accessed: 11 October 2024

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October 11, 2024

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Menopause Research

If you would to find out what menopause research
is applicable to you, it may be in your best interest to
choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Research Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

Clinical Research
Hot Topics
International Research
Menopause Research
Published Research
Studies Published

Date

What can it be important to be clear about with menopause research?

It can be important to be clear about the date of all information including the date of menopause research because this information may have been updated.

Menopause Society Journals

Where may I find menopause research?

You may find this in menopause society journals such as:

Menopause Society Journals

Health Care Provider

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Menopause and the Workplace

“In 2023 the global female population is over 4 billion.
Women form a large part of workforces worldwide,
and many will be working throughout their menopausal years”.¹

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Menopause and the Workplace
Menopause in the Workplace

Menopause Workplace

What do the Australian Menopause Society (AMS) explain about Menopause and the Workplace?

In Menopause and the Workplace the AMS explain:

“Addressing menopause at work can benefit both employers and employees.

Employers who make workplaces responsive to gender and diversity will be better able to attract and retain skilled and talented staff. Menopause is a gender and age-equity issue and remains one of the last “unspoken” issues in workplaces”.²

Menopause Society

Where may I find information about the Menopause Society’s (formerly the North American Menopause Society) Making Menopause Work, published September 2024?

You may find information in Making Menopause Work and The Menopause Society Launches Making Menopause Work™ Initiative.

What is the Menopause Society’s Menopause and the Workplace: Consensus Recommendations From The Menopause Society?

In Menopause and the Workplace: Consensus Recommendations From The Menopause Society, published September 2024, the Menopause Society elaborate on:

“These recommendations include, among other things, suggestions for employers to review policies and healthcare plans and benefits and to consider flexibility and accommodations that may be needed for some women with menopause symptoms”.³

European Menopause and Andropause Society

What is the European Menopause and Andropause Society’s (EMAS) EMAS Menopause In the Workplace?

In EMAS Menopause In the Workplace the EMAS explain:

“…EMAS is leading in health and wellbeing frameworks and policies to incorporate menopausal health as part of the wider context of gender and age equality and reproductive and post-reproductive health”.⁴

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Menopause

What is menopause?

DotS the definition of menopause may vary. In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions, published online 01 December 2023, the authors’ definition is:

“Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation in a non-hysterectomized woman. As many women may not be naturally menstruating when their menopause transition begins, for example due to hormonal contraception, having had an endometrial ablation or hysterectomy or pre-existing oligo-amenorrhea, a pragmatic definition of menopause is the permanent cessation of ovarian function”.⁵

Menopause Age

What is the average age of menopause?

In What Is Menopause? Definition of Menopause the Australasian Menopause Society explain:

“Most women become menopausal naturally between the ages of 45 and 55 years, with the average age of onset at around 51 years. Surgical menopause refers to menopause as a result of bilateral oophorectomy. Premature menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency may occur before the age of 40 due to natural ovarian function ceasing, following surgery to remove the ovaries, or as a result of chemo/ radiotherapy. Menopause is considered “early” when it occurs between 40 and 45 years”.⁶

Menopause Symptoms

What are some menopause symptoms?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Physical and Emotional Symptoms the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:

“Physical Symptoms
Physical symptoms may include:

Irregular periods
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Sleep problems
Sore breasts
Itchy, crawly or dry skin
Exhaustion and fatigue
Dry vagina
Loss of sex drive (libido)
Headaches or migraines
More pronounced premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Aches and pains
Bloating
Urinary problems
Weight gain due to a slower metabolism

Emotional Symptoms
Emotional symptoms may include:

Feeling irritable or frustrated
Feeling anxious
Difficulty concentrating
Brain fog
Forgetfulness
Lowered mood
Mood swings
Feeling you can’t cope as well as you used to”.⁷

Menopause Symptoms Duration

What is the average duration of menopause symptoms?

On page one and two in Optimising the Menopause Transition: 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 online 10 June 2022, the authors elaborate on:

“It is estimated that menopausal symptoms affect more than 75% of women, with over 25% of women describing severe symptoms. Furthermore, menopausal symptoms may last for a long time with an average duration of 7 years, with a third of women experiencing symptoms beyond 7 years”.⁸

Menopause Symptoms Personal Impact

What personal impact may menopause symptoms have?

On page one in Optimising the Menopause Transition: 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 the authors also note:

“The menopause marks the end of the reproductive life cycle and can affect women in a variety of ways. Many women may experience symptoms related to the menopause that can have a detrimental impact on their quality of life and wellbeing and may also have a significant impact on their personal relationships and work. These can include hot flushes and night sweats, vaginal dryness, a change in mood and memory problems. Whilst not all women going through the menopause will experience menopausal symptoms, the majority will experience such symptoms”.⁹

Menopause Symptoms Workplace Impact

What workplace impact may menopause symptoms have?

In The Impact of Menopause on Women’s Health: A Workplace Initiative, dated 22 February 2023, the (United States) Society for Women’s Health Research elaborate on:

“With approximately 44% of women in the workforce being older than 45, menopause symptoms have been reported to affect up to 20% of the US workforce. With approximately 44% of women in the workforce being older than 45, increases in retirement age and life expectancy are putting a demand on workplace settings to recognize the impact of menopause on women’s health”.¹⁰

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EMAS Menopause In the Workplace. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/menopause-in-the-workplace/ Accessed: 10 October 2024
Menopause and the Workplace. Content Updated November 2022. Australian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-and-the-workplace Accessed: 10 October 2024
Menopause Society. Menopause and the Workplace: Consensus Recommendations From The Menopause Society. September 2024 https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/abstract/2024/09000/menopause_and_the_workplace__consensus.3.aspx Accessed: 10 October 2024
EMAS Menopause In the Workplace. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/menopause-in-the-workplace/ Accessed: 10 October 2024
Davis, S. R., Taylor, S., Hemachandra, C., Magraith, K., Ebeling, P. R., Jane, F., and Islam, R. M. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions. Published Online: 30 October 2023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2023.2258783 Accessed: 10 October 2024
What Is Menopause? Definition of Menopause. Content Created May 2022. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/185-what-is-menopause Accessed: 10 October 2024
Symptoms of Menopause: Physical and Emotional Symptoms. Last Updated: 07 October 2024. Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#physical-and-emotional-symptoms Accessed: 10 October 2024
Hamoda, H, Mukherjee, A, Morris, E, Baldeweg, S. E., Jayasena, C. N., Briggs, P, Moger, S. Optimising the Menopause Transition: 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 Online 10 June 2022:1-2 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20533691221104882 Accessed: 10 October 2024
Hamoda, H, Mukherjee, A, Morris, E, Baldeweg, S. E., Jayasena, C. N., Briggs, P, Moger, S. Optimising the Menopause Transition: 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 Online 10 June 2022:1 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20533691221104882 Accessed: 10 October 2024
The Impact of Menopause on Women’s Health: A Workplace Initiative. 22 February 2023. Society for Women’s Health Research https://swhr.org/event/the-impact-of-menopause-on-womens-health-a-workplace-initiative/2023-02-22/ Accessed: 10 October 2024

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October 10, 2024

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Menopause Mental Health

“You may notice that menopause
causes your mood to change.
This is due to changing hormone levels”.¹

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Mental Health/Welfare/Well-Being
Psychological Health/Welfare/Well-Being
Social Health/Welfare/Well-Being
Well-Being

Definition

What is mental health?

DotS the definition of mental health may vary. The (United States) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) definition is:

“Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices”.²

Risk

Is the risk of mood changes and symptoms of depression and anxiety higher during perimenopause?

In Menopause and Mental Health, updated February 2023, the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) note:

“While not a problem for everyone transitioning through menopause, the risk of mood changes and symptoms of depression and anxiety are higher during perimenopause, even in women without a history of major depression.

While the risk is higher for women in the age-related and natural menopausal transition, women might also have a higher risk of mood changes after menopause caused by surgery such as hysterectomy or if the ovaries have been removed. Depression also occurs at a higher rate in women with a lack of oestrogen caused by primary ovarian insufficiency”.³

Perimenopause and Depression

Is there an association between perimenopause and depression?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“You may notice that menopause causes your mood to change. This is due to changing hormone levels. You might experience:

Irritability
Increased anger
Low mood
Depression and anxiety”.⁴

In Depression and the Menopause the European Menopause and Andropause Society elaborate on:

“The perimenopause is considered to be a time of increased risk for the development of depressive symptoms and major depressive episodes.

Symptoms

Depressed mood
Loss of interest and enjoyment
Reduced energy
Disturbed sleep
Reduced self esteem
Suicidal thoughts or acts”.⁵

Previous Clinical History

Is there an association between a previous clinical history and menopause mental health?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health the JH also note:

“Women who have a history of depression or premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may be more likely to develop depression during this time”.⁶

Menopause Symptoms

Is there an association between menopause symptoms and anxiety and depression?

In Menopause and Mental Health: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause the AMS explain:

“Some of the common physical, memory and thinking symptoms related to menopause (hot flushes, night sweats, sleep and sexual disturbances, weight changes and “brain fog”) can complicate and overlap with mental health symptoms”.⁷

Other Factors

Is there an association between other factors and menopause mood changes?

In Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Mood and Emotional Health – Anxiety and Depression the JH note:

“Hormonal changes around the time of menopause can lead to anxiety and depression, but other factors may also cause these feelings.

If you experienced anxiety before reaching menopause, some symptoms could make your anxiety worse. For example, hot flushes could lead to an anxiety attack.

Also, symptoms such as night sweats can affect your mood and make you feel exhausted, grumpy or depressed.

At this stage of life, you may experience depression for different reasons. For example, if you are having relationship problems or feeling more stress than normal.

You might also reflect on negative past experiences during this time, leading to feelings of depression.

If you are experiencing strong emotions, anxiety or depression, see your doctor”.⁸

Stress

Is there an association between stress and menopause mental health?

In Menopause and Mental Health: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause the AMS explain:

“Another complicating factor is stress related to life circumstances. Feeling stress is common during middle age as personal and environmental changes take place. This can have a strong effect on mood in some women. Life circumstances that can impact mental health include:

Caring for children
Caring for elderly parents
Career changes
Relationship changes
Ageing
Body changes
Illness”.⁹

Best Mental Health Tips

What are some best mental health tips?

In Our Best Mental Health Tips – Backed By Research the (United Kingdom) Mental Health Foundation elaborate on:

“Get closer to nature…
Get more from your sleep
Keep moving
Eat healthy food…
Be kind and help create a better world…
Be curious and open-minded to new experiences…
Plan things to look forward to…
Learn to understand and manage your feelings…
Talk to someone you trust for support…
Be aware of using drugs and/or alcohol to cope with difficult feelings
Try to make the most of your money and get help with problem debts…”.¹⁰

In What Is Mental Health? Mental Health and Wellness, dated 24 March 2023, SAMHSA explain:

“Today, there are new tools, evidence-based treatments, and social support systems that help people feel better and pursue their goals. Some of these tips, tools and strategies include:

Stick to a treatment plan…
Keep your primary care physician updated…
Learn about the condition…
Practice good self-care…
Reach out to family and friends…
Develop coping skills…
Get enough sleep…”.¹¹

Hormone Therapy

May hormone therapy improve mood?

On page one in Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use: Potential Benefits, published June 2022, the NAMS note:

“Hormone therapy is one of the most effective treatments available for bothersome hot flashes and night sweats. If hot flashes and night sweats are disrupting your daily activities and sleep, HT may improve sleep and fatigue, mood, ability to concentrate, and overall quality of life”.¹²

Health Care Provider

What if my mood is making me moodier?

If your mood is making you moodier, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Menopause and Mental Health: Untangling Physical and Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause the AMS elaborate on:

“Speaking with your doctor about your menopausal symptoms, life circumstances and clinical history can help them to recommend the best treatment options and lifestyle and behavioural changes for your situation”.¹³

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Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health. Last Updated: 07 October 2024 | Last Revised: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms Accessed: 10 October 2024
What Is Mental Health? Last Updated: 24 April 2023. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health Accessed: 10 October 2024
Menopause and Mental Health. Content Updated: February 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-and-mental-health Accessed: 10 October 2024
Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health. Last Updated:07 October 2024 | Last Revised: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms Accessed: 10 October 2024
Depression and the Menopause. 2022. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Depression-and-the-menopause.pdf Accessed: 10 October 2024
Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health. Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Revised: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms Accessed: 10 October 2024
Menopause and Mental Health: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause. Content Updated: February 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-and-mental-health Accessed: 10 October 2024
Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Mood and Emotional Health – Anxiety and Depression. Last Updated: 25 September 2024 | Last Revised: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/managing-your-symptoms#managing-mood-and-emotional-health Accessed: 10 October 2024
Menopause and Mental Health: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause. Content Updated: February 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-and-mental-health Accessed: 10 October 2024
Our Best Mental Health Tips – Backed By Research. Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health Accessed: 10 October 2024
What Is Mental Health? Mental Health and Wellness. Last Updated: 24 April 2023. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health Accessed: 10 October 2024
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Menopause Diagnosis

“Perimenopause and menopause should be diagnosed
without laboratory tests in otherwise healthy women aged
over 45 years, on the basis of vasomotor symptoms…”.¹

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Diagnosis Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

Menopause Confirmation
Menopause Diagnosis
Menopause Test
Perimenopause Diagnosis
Perimenopause Test

Predict

What is the best way to predict menopause?

In What Is Menopause? Diagnosing Perimenopause and Menopause the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“The best way to predict menopause is to keep track of your symptoms. If your periods are irregular and your symptoms are getting worse, it’s likely you are approaching menopause”.²

Blood Tests

Can blood tests diagnose menopause?

In What Is Menopause? Diagnosing Perimenopause and Menopause: Blood Tests the JH explain:

“Blood tests to measure hormone levels won’t tell you if you are perimenopausal or when your final period is going to happen, because hormone levels vary widely at this time”.³

Follicle Stimulating Hormone Test

What is the blood test to measure follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?

In the NICE Guideline Menopause Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Diagnosing Menopause the (British) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) explain:

“The blood test measures a hormone called FSH (follicle stimulating hormone). FSH is found in higher levels in menopause”.⁴

Follicle Stimulating Hormone Test Reliability

How reliable is a single FSH test to diagnosed perimenopause or menopause?

In What Is Menopause? How Is Menopause Diagnosed? the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) note:

“Measurement of FSH to diagnose perimenopause or menopause is not usually indicated. A single hormone test, such as a measurement of elevated follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is not a reliable indicator of the perimenopause, as women’s hormone levels may fluctuate from day to day”.⁵

Follicle Stimulating Hormone Test Validity

What can compromise the validity of FSH tests?

In the NICE Guideline Menopause Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Diagnosing Menopause the NICE note:

“You should not be offered this test if you are taking a contraceptive containing oestrogen and progestogen or high dose progestogen because the contraceptive changes your natural FSH levels”.⁶

In Diagnosing Menopause: Symptom Assessment and Diagnosis At Perimenopause and Menopause the AMS also note:

“It is especially unhelpful to do hormone blood tests while women are on MHT/OCP – symptoms, not blood levels, guide therapy”.⁷

What is MHT?

MHT can be an abbreviation for Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT), otherwise known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or Hormone Therapy (HT).

What is OCP?

OCP can be an abbreviation for Oral Contraceptive Pill, otherwise known as “The Pill” or birth control pills.

Over-the-Counter FSH Test

What may over-the-counter FSH tests check?

In Menopause: Menopause Diagnosis & Treatment – Diagnosis the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“You can get home tests to check FSH levels in your urine without a prescription. The tests show whether you have higher FSH levels. This might mean that you’re in perimenopause or menopause.

But FSH levels rise and fall during your menstrual cycle. So home FSH tests can’t really tell you whether you’re in menopause”.⁸

Diagnosis

How are perimenopause and menopause diagnosed?

In What Is Menopause? Diagnosing Perimenopause and Menopause the JH explain:

“You can ask your doctor to check if you are perimenopausal or have reached menopause. If you are at the expected age, have experienced some symptoms and have irregular periods, it’s likely you are perimenopausal. If you haven’t had a period for 12 months, you have probably reached menopause”.⁹

On page one in Diagnostic Tests for Menopause the European Menopause and Andropause Society note:

“Perimenopause and menopause should be diagnosed without laboratory tests in otherwise healthy women aged over 45 years, on the basis of vasomotor symptoms, irregular periods and amenorrhea”.¹⁰

In Diagnosing Menopause: Key Points the AMS explain:

“Perimenopause is usually diagnosed clinically on the basis of new onset vasomotor or other symptoms and a change in the pattern of menstrual bleeding. Menopause is diagnosed 12 months after the final menstrual period”.¹¹

What are vasomotor symptoms?

DotS the definition of vasomotor symptoms may vary. The Menopause Society’s (formerly The North American Menopause Society) definition is:

“Vasomotor symptoms. Also known as hot flashes and night sweats, common symptoms during perimenopause and early postmenopause”.¹²

In Diagnosing Menopause: Symptom Assessment and Diagnosis At Perimenopause and Menopause the AMS elaborate on:

“Many women come to the consultation expecting a blood test to diagnose menopause, and it is important to explain to them why we use the symptom score rather than a blood test in establishing a diagnosis. It is important to explain to women that the blood tests of FSH/oestradiol can fluctuate on a daily basis and therefore are not useful or necessary”.¹³

Symptom Score

What is the Symptom Score used by the AMS?

In Diagnosing Menopause: Symptom Score Sheet the AMS include a Symptom Score (Modified Greene Scale) and explain:

“The woman judges the severity of her own symptoms and records the score – 1 for mild, 2 for moderate, 3 for severe and 0 if she does not have that particular symptom. A score of 15 or over usually indicates oestrogen deficiency that is intrusive enough to require treatment, but this is only a guide. Women are very variable in their tolerance of discomfort, often tolerating quite severe symptoms before they will even consider taking MHT”.¹⁴

Early Menopause and POI

When may FSH assessment be indicated?

On page four in the European Menopause and Andropause Society Consensus Statement Menopause, Wellbeing and Health: A Care Pathway From the European Menopause and Andropause Society: 3. Investigations and Assessment of Ovarian Reserve 3.1 Endocrine Investigations 3.1.1 Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, published 12 May 2022, Lambrinoudaki et al. note:

“Measurement of serum concentrations of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is not required for formal confirmation of menopausal stage for women over the age of 45. FSH assessment is indicated in women aged 40–45 years who report a change in their menstrual cycle and menopausal symptoms. Women aged <40 years in whom menopause is suspected should be assessed to explore possible POI”.¹⁵

What is POI?

POI in this context, is an abbreviation for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency.

In What Is Menopause? How Is Menopause Diagnosed? the AMS note:

“Measurement of FSH to diagnose perimenopause or menopause is not usually indicated. A single hormone test, such as a measurement of elevated follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is not a reliable indicator of the perimenopause, as women’s hormone levels may fluctuate from day to day. However, investigations may be required in certain cases including: (i) if the woman has had a hysterectomy; (ii) concern that symptoms may be due to illness (e.g., thyroid disorder rather than 8natural ageing); or (iii) if woman is under 45 years of age”.¹⁶

In the NICE Guideline Menopause Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Diagnosing Menopause the NICE explain:

“You may be offered a blood test but only if:

You are between 40 and 45 and have menopausal symptoms, including changes in your menstrual cycle (how often you have periods)
You are under 40 and your GP suspects you are in menopause”.¹⁷

Who is a GP?

DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to find out if I am perimenopausal or not?

If you would like to find out if you are perimenopausal or not, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can clarify your symptoms, discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

In the NICE Guideline Menopause Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Diagnosing Menopause the NICE elaborate on:

“If menopausal symptoms are affecting your day to day life you should see your GP. Your GP should be able to tell if you are in perimenopause or menopause based on your age, symptoms and how often you have periods, so you are unlikely to need tests. If you are taking any hormonal treatments (for example, to treat heavy periods) it can be more difficult to know when you have reached menopause”.¹⁸

In What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor the JH also note:

“Talk to your doctor if you are worried about:

Irregular periods
Heavy bleeding
Bleeding after menopause
Increased premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms
Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, that interfere with your daily life”.¹⁹

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October 9, 2024/by MWD

October 9, 2024

Health Topics

Men’s Health

“See a doctor for regular checkups even if you feel healthy.
That’s important because some diseases and health
conditions don’t have symptoms at first. Plus…”.¹

Men and Women

What are some differences in men’s and women’s health issues?

In What Is Women’s Health Research? the (United States) Office of Research on Women’s Health note:

“There are striking sex and gender differences in many diseases and conditions, including:

Autoimmune diseases
Cancer
Cardiovascular diseases
Depression and brain disorders
Diabetes
Infectious diseases
Obesity
Substance abuse disorders”.²

Men’s Health

What are some associations between men and their health?

In Men: Take Charge of Your Health – The Basics: Overview the (United States) MyHealthFinder explain:

“Many men need to pay more attention to their health. Compared to women, men are more likely to:

Smoke
Drink too much alcohol
Make unhealthy or risky choices
Put off regular checkups and medical care.

The good news is that you can start taking steps to improve your health today!”³

Biggest Threats

What are the biggest threats to men’s health?

In Men’s Health the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Do you know the biggest threats to men’s health? Heart disease and cancer top the list. Others include injury, lung disease, stroke and diabetes. Although you may not be able to prevent all of these, some can be prevented. Healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthy diet and moving every day, can help.

To protect your health, avoid risky actions, such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol and having casual sex.

And take steps to keep yourself safe. Use a seat belt when in a car. Wear a helmet when on a bike or motorcycle. Use a safety ladder to reach high areas. Manage illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Practice safer sex. Get all the suggested health screenings and vaccinations for your age”.⁴

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Health Care Provider

Why is it important for men to see a doctor for regular checkups even if they feel healthy?

In Men: Take Charge of Your Health – The Basics: Overview – How Can I Take Charge of My Health? the (United States) MyHealthFinder elaborate on:

“See a doctor for regular checkups even if you feel healthy. That’s important because some diseases and health conditions don’t have symptoms at first. Plus, seeing a doctor will give you a chance to learn more about your health.

Here are some more things you can do to take care of your health:

Eat healthy and get active
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation
Quit smoking
Know your family’s health history
Get screening tests to check for health problems before you have symptoms
Make sure you’re up to date on your vaccines (shots)”.⁵

Health Topics A-Z

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Men’s Health Month

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Menopause Position Statements

“If you would like to find out what menopause
position statements are applicable to you, it may be
in your best interest to choose to talk to your…”.^{Meno Martha}

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Position Statements Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

Clinical Guides
Consensus Statements
Final Recommendation Statements
Global Consensus Statements
Guidelines
Other Reports
Position Papers
Position Statements
Recommendations
Reports
Statements
White Papers

Date

What can it be important to be clear about with menopause position statements?

It can be important to be clear about the date of all information including the date of menopause position statements because this information may have been updated or retired.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to find out what menopause position statement information is applicable to me?

If you would like to find out what menopause position statements are applicable to you, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

Health Topics A-Z

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BMS = British Menopause Society
EMAS = European Menopause and Andropause Society
IGCS = International Gynecologic Cancer Society
IMS = International Menopause Society

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October 8, 2024

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International Menopause Society

“The International Menopause Society (IMS)
brings together the world’s leading experts to collaborate
and share knowledge about all aspects of aging in women”.¹

Definition

What is the International Menopause Society (IMS)?

In Promoting Education and Research on Midlife Women’s Health the IMS explain:

“The International Menopause Society (IMS) brings together the world’s leading experts to collaborate and share knowledge about all aspects of aging in women. The IMS advocates evidence-based treatment options that optimise mid-life women’s health and promotes best practice in women’s health care”.²

Mission

What is the mission of the IMS?

In Mission and Vision of the IMS the IMS elaborate on:

“The mission of the International Menopause Society (IMS) is to work globally to promote and support access to best practice health care for women through their menopause transition and post-reproductive years, enabling them to achieve optimal health and well-being”.³

Vision

What is the vision of the IMS?

In Mission and Vision of the IMS the IMS elaborate on:

“The vision of the IMS is that all women across the world will have easy and equitable access to evidence-based knowledge and health care, empowering them to make fully informed mid-life health choices”.⁴

World Menopause Day

When is World Menopause Day (WMD)?

In World Menopause Day the IMS explain:

“World Menopause Day is held every year on 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and well being”.⁵

World Menopause Month

What is World Menopause Month?

The IMS note:

“Since it is not always possible for local societies to arrange activities for this specific day, the IMS has now designated October as World Menopause Month. Local societies can also collaborate with other organizations working in the field of adult women’s health, such as societies for osteoporosis and breast cancer, to organize joint events. World Menopause Month can also be a call to implement policies that support research and treatment in the area of menopausal health”.⁶

World Menopause Day 2024

What is the theme for WMD 2024?

In World Menopause Day the IMS announce:

“The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause Hormone Therapy”.⁷

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Mission and Vision of the IMS. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/about-us/mission/ Assessed: 08 October 2024
Mission and Vision of the IMS. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/about-us/mission/ Assessed: 08 October 2024
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October 8, 2024/by MWD

October 8, 2024

Health Topics

Perimenopausal Bleeding

“Irregular periods are common and normal during
perimenopause, but other conditions
can also cause irregular vaginal bleeding”.¹

Umbrella

What may the Perimenopausal Bleeding Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Perimenopausal Bleeding

Perimenopause

What is perimenopause?

DotS the definition of perimenopause may vary. The Australasian Menopause Society’s (AMS) definition is:

“Peri-menopause refers to the time from the onset of a change in menstrual cycle pattern or onset of menopausal symptoms, through to one year after the last menstrual period. The average duration is 4-6 years with onset in the fifth decade of life (40’s)”.²

Period Changes

During perimenopause, how may periods change?

In What Is Menopause? What Is Perimenopause (The Menopausal Transition?) the AMS note:

“Hallmarks of the perimenopause are changes in a woman’s menstrual periods such as, irregular periods or changes in flow. Cycles can be shorter or longer in length”.³

Skipping Periods

During perimenopause is it normal to skip periods?

The Menopause Society (formerly The North American Menopause Society) explain:

“During the transition to menopause (called perimenopause), it is normal to skip periods, but very frequent or heavy bleeding episodes often requires an evaluation by your healthcare provider. Any bleeding after menopause requires an evaluation by your healthcare provider”.⁴

Spotting

What does spotting mean?

In Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spotting, Perimenopause and Menopause the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on the answer to the question:

“DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 52 and recently had gone 10 months without a period, so I had assumed I was in menopause. But, over the past three months, I’ve noticed some light spotting. Does this mean I’m not in menopause? How do I know when I’m in menopause, and do I need to see a gynecologist or health care provider about this issue?

ANSWER: It’s possible that you haven’t reached menopause yet. Clinically, menopause is defined as going without a period for one year. At 10 months, you don’t quite meet that threshold, but it is possible that you are just beginning menopause. However, depending upon when you last saw your health care provider and had a pelvic exam, it might be worthwhile to make an appointment, as there are a number of conditions where breakthrough bleeding is the first indication of an issue…”.⁵

Menstrual Calendar

Where may I find a menstrual calendar to keep a record of perimenopausal bleeding?

In MenoNotes the NAMS include:

Menstrual Calendar

Follow up

When may follow up be required?

In Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Bleeding the European Menopause and Andropause Society note:

“Women who experience perimenopausal or postmenopausal bleeding but who have no clear diagnosis or who have recurrent or persistent symptoms, should be followed up, typically after 6 months”.⁶

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have perimenopausal bleeding?

If you think you have perimenopausal bleeding, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk your health care provider about this. In Menstrual Calendar the Menopause Society note:

“Call your health care provider if you experience:

Periods that are much heavier than usual
Spotting or bleeding between periods
Periods that last longer than 10 days
Bleeding after sex
Frequent periods (fewer than 21 days between periods)
Any bleeding after menopause”.⁷

In Perimenopause: Symptoms and Causes – How Do I Know If Changes In My Periods Are Normal Perimenopausal Symptoms or Something To Be Concerned About? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:

“Irregular periods are common and normal during perimenopause, but other conditions can also cause irregular vaginal bleeding. If any of the following apply to you, see a healthcare provider to rule out other causes:

Your periods become very heavy or contain large blood clots
You change pads or tampons every one to two hours
Your periods last several days longer than usual
You spot or bleed between periods
You bleed after sex
Your periods occur less than 21 days apart”.⁸

In Your Period: When To See Your Doctor the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health explain:

“There are many reasons you might need to see your doctor about your period. For example, if:

Your periods pattern change
You have increasingly heavier periods
You have long periods (more than eight days)
Your periods come less than three weeks apart
Your periods come more than two to three months apart

Also see your doctor if:

You bleed between periods (especially after menopause)
You bleed after having sex
You have painful periods that affect your quality of life”.⁹

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Perimenopause: Symptoms and Causes – How Can I Reduce My Risk of Perimenopause Complications? Last Reviewed: 08 August 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21608-perimenopause Accessed: 08 October 2024
What Is Menopause? What Is Perimenopause (The Menopausal Transition?). Content Created May 2022. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/what-is-menopause Accessed: 08 October 2024
What Is Menopause? What Is Perimenopause (The Menopausal Transition?). Content Created May 2022. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/what-is-menopause Accessed: 08 October 2024
Menstrual Calendar. 2015. North American Menopause Society https://menopause.org/wp-content/uploads/default-document-library/menonote-menstrual-calendar-english.pdf Accessed: 08 October 2024
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spotting, Perimenopause and Menopause. 21 December 2020. Mayo Clinic https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-spotting-perimenopause-and-menopause/ Accessed: 08 October 2024
Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Bleeding. 2022. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Perimenopausal-and-postmenopausal-bleeding.pdf Accessed: 08 October 2024
Menstrual Calendar. 2015. North American Menopause Society https://menopause.org/wp-content/uploads/default-document-library/menonote-menstrual-calendar-english.pdf Accessed: 08 October 2024
Perimenopause: Symptoms and Causes – How Can I Reduce My Risk of Perimenopause Complications? Last Reviewed: 08 August 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21608-perimenopause Accessed: 08 October 2024
Your Period: When To See Your Doctor. Last Updated: 12 July 2024 | Last Reviewed: 25 March 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/periods/your-period Accessed: 08 October 2024

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