Health Information In Multiply Languages

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  • Health Information In Other languages
  • Health Information In Your Language
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  1. Bienvenido A MedlinePlus en Español
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  4. Coronavirus: COVID-19 Translated Resources
  5. Easy-To-Read, Shareable Health Education In 15+ languages
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  12. Publications In Other Languages [Food and Drug Administration Office of Women’s Health, United States]
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Topic Last Updated: 16 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 16 August 2024
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Postmenopause and Chronic Disease

“Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis
and osteoarthritis, cognitive decline and dementia,
depression, and cancer are the key diseases to address”.1

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  • After/Beyond Menopause, Postmenopause
  • Chronic Conditions/Diseases/Illnesses
  • Prevention of Disease After Menopause

Postmenopause

How much of their lives will women be spending postmenopause?

On page two in Prevention of Diseases After Menopause: Introduction the authors elaborate on:

Postmenopause and Chronic Disease
“As the world population increases, along with an increase in life expectancy, many millions of women will be spending a third or more of their lives after menopause”.2

Postmenopause and Chronic Disease

Is there an association between postmenopause and chronic disease?

In Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause: Postmenopause Health the (Scottish) NHS Inform note:

“There can be an increased risk of some health conditions postmenopause, such as cardiovascular (heart) disease, osteoporosis (weak bones) and urinary tract infections (UTIs). So it is important to have a healthy diet and lifestyle, and to go for your regular cancer screenings such as cervical (smear test) and breast”.3

According to the authors of Prevention of Diseases After Menopause:

“After menopause, several chronic diseases may emerge, usually by the sixth decade, and these include obesity and metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and arthritis, dementia and cognitive decline, and cancer. An important opportunity exists at the onset of menopause to prevent or attenuate these chronic diseases which have an onset approximately 10 years later”.4

Obesity

Is there an association between postmenopause and obesity?

The IMS note:

“Although women frequently report weight gain at midlife, studies across different populations have consistently shown that weight gain is primarily influenced by age, not menopause”.5

The authors of Prevention of Diseases After Menopause explain:

“Obesity is a growing world-wide problem, which exacerbates many chronic disease states. In women, the altered distribution of fat that occurs at menopause leads to an increase in insulin resistance, and the incidence of diabetes has risen exponentially. This increase, in turn, translates into an increased risk of CVD and death, with the impact being greater in women than in men”.6

Cardiovascular Disease

Is there an association between postmenopause and cardiovascular disease?

In Postmenopause: Prevention – Are There Any Health Risks Associated With Postmenopause? Cardiovascular Disease the (United States) Cleveland Clinic explain:

“Before menopause, your body’s own estrogen helps protect against cardiovascular diseases like heart attack, heart disease and stroke. Risks for these conditions increase after menopause. It’s also common for people in postmenopause to become more sedentary, which contributes to high cholesterol and high blood pressure”.7

Osteoporosis

Is there an association between postmenopause and osteoporosis?

In Prevention: Healthy Bones, Build Them for Life the (United States) Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation explain:

“Osteoporosis and the broken bones it can cause are not part of normal aging. There is a lot you can do to protect your bones throughout your life. You’re never too young or too old to improve the health of your bones. Osteoporosis prevention should begin in childhood. But it shouldn’t stop there. Whatever your age, the habits you adopt now can affect your bone health for the rest of your life. Now is the time to take action”.8

The IMS note:

“Lifestyle and diet is the key strategy for preserving bone mass after menopause. Smoking and excessive alcohol use are toxic to bones and should be avoided. Moderate daily weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones and is recommended”.9

Osteoarthritis

Is there an association between postmenopause and osteoarthritis?

The IMS explain:

“While osteoarthritis is more common in men than women before menopause, it is higher in women after menopause. The identification of women with a family history of arthritis or those who are beginning to have stiff joints and immobility at the start of menopause is important and may allow for interventions, such as physical therapy, weight loss, physical exercise and anti-inflammatory agents. There is some data suggesting that estrogen may have a role in improving or decreasing the risk of osteoarthritis”.10

Dementia

Is there an association between postmenopause and dementia?

According to the IMS:

“Current evidence, unfortunately, does not strongly endorse any particular risk-reduction strategy but does support some approaches over others. Brain health should be bolstered through reducing cardiovascular risk factors; cognitive reserve should be increased through mentally stimulating activities associated with occupation, leisure activities and social engagement; and Alzheimer pathology should be attacked through regular aerobic physical activity. Depression should be recognised and treated, and women in their sixties or older should not start MHT. Research continues in this area”.11

Cancer

Is there an association between postmenopause and cancer?

In Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. Is there any relationship between menopause and cancer? according to the North American Menopause Society:

“A. No, menopause itself doesn’t increase the risk of cancer. Cancers are more common as people age, however. Most cancers occur in people age 55 and older”.12

The IMS explain:

“With aging, the incidence of all cancers is expected to increase. For women, the most important cancers are breast, colon, endometrial, ovarian and lung cancer. Also, in the developing world cervical cancer is a major cause of death in women. Possible prevention of these cancers by lifestyle changes and appropriate screening gains more importance after menopause”.13

The IMS also note:

“Cessation of smoking and reduction in alcohol consumption are important to decrease the incidence of cancer. A lower fat, higher fibre, reduction in red meat diet is recommended; exercise has also been studied in clinical trials and is specified in the American Cancer Society Guidelines”.14

Chronic Diseases Prevention

How may chronic diseases be prevented?

In Chronic Disease: About Chronic Diseases – Preventing Chronic Diseases: What You Can Do Now – Prevention Steps and Strategies the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention elaborate on:

“Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. But they are largely preventable. By practicing these four healthy behaviors, you can improve your odds of staying well, feeling good, and living longer.

  • Quit Smoking…
  • Eat Healthy…
  • Get Regular Physical Activity…
  • Limit Alcohol…
  • Get Screened…
  • Take Care of Your Teeth…
  • Get Enough Sleep…
  • Know Your Family History…”.15

Hormone Therapy

Should hormone therapy be used for the prevention of chronic disease?

No. On page four 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 online 10 June 2022, one of the recommendations is:

  • “HRT should not be recommended for the primary or secondary prevention of chronic disease in women experiencing the menopause in keeping with national and international guidelines”.16

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help to prevent chronic disease?Postmenopause and Chronic Disease

If you would like help to prevent chronic disease, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The IMS explain:

“The menopause transition should be used as an opportunity to visit your healthcare professional for a check-up, assess potential risks and proactively start to manage later life. Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, cognitive decline and dementia, depression, and cancer are the key diseases to address”.17

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  37. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause
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  39. Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause
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  58. Natural Therapies & Supplements
  59. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  60. Osteoporosis
  61. Pathtogoodbonehealth.org [Your Path To Good Bone Health, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
  62. People Who Follow These 8 Heart Health Metrics May Live Years Longer
  63. Postmenopause
  64. Prevention: Healthy Bones, Build Them for Life
  65. Read My Lips
  66. Report on Latest Menopause Science Looks At Heart Risks
  67. Q&A: Health Changes During Menopause Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risk
  68. Sarcopenia
  69. Screening for Osteoporosis
  70. Should You Aim To Walk 10,000 Steps a Day?
  71. Simple Cooking and Recipes [American Heart Association]
  72. Strategies To Prevent Heart Disease
  73. Stronger Than Sticks and Stones: Promoting Women’s Bone Health Through Preventive Care
  74. Successful Aging: Tips for Keeping Your Body and Mind Sharp
  75. Taking It To Heart: Addressing Cardiovascular Disease In Women [Video]
  76. The 2020 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  77. The Connection Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risks
  78. The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: An Overview of the Recent Data
  79. The Mediterranean Diet and the Menopause
  80. The Women’s Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages
  81. Tip Sheet: What To Know About Post-Menopause Health Risks
  82. Top Health Checks for Women
  83. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  84. Vaginal Dryness
  85. Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: How To Treat It?
  86. Video Series-2023: Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
  87. Video Series-2023: Menopause and Heart Disease
  88. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Healthcare Visit
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  1. Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause. 2014:2. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-leaflet-english.pdf Accessed: 16 August 2024
  2. Lobo, R. A., Davis, S. R., De Villiers, T. J., Gompel, A., Henderson, V. W., Hodis, H. N., Lumsden, M. A., Mack, W. J., Shapiro, S. and Baber, R. J. Prevention of Diseases After Menopause: Introduction. 2014:2 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-white-pages-english.pdf Accessed: 16 August 2024
  3. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause: Postmenopause Health. Last Updated 13 February 2023. NHS Inform https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-health/later-years-around-50-years-and-over/menopause-and-post-menopause-health/after-the-menopause Accessed: 16 August 2024
  4. Lobo, R. A., Davis, S. R., De Villiers, T. J., Gompel, A., Henderson, V. W., Hodis, H. N., Lumsden, M. A., Mack, W. J., Shapiro, S. and Baber, R. J. Prevention of Diseases After Menopause: Introduction. 2014:2 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-white-pages-english.pdf Accessed: 16 August 2024
  5. Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Preventing Metabolic Effects Post Menopause. 2014:4. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-leaflet-english.pdf Accessed: 16 August 2024
  6. Lobo, R. A., Davis, S. R., De Villiers, T. J., Gompel, A., Henderson, V. W., Hodis, H. N., Lumsden, M. A., Mack, W. J., Shapiro, S. and Baber, R. J. Prevention of Diseases After Menopause: Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases After Menopause. 2014:3 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-white-pages-english.pdf Accessed: 16 August 2024
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  9. Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Reducing the Risks of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Post Menopause. 2014:3. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-leaflet-english.pdf Accessed: 16 August 2024
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  11. Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Reducing Cognitive Decline Post Menopause. 2014:3. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-leaflet-english.pdf Accessed: 16 August 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 16 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 16 August 2024

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Urinary Tract Infection

“After menopause, UTIs are rarely caused by having
a new partner or more sex, or by trying new sex positions,
toys, or lubricants. There’s also no reason to blame…”.1

Umbrella

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

  • Cystitis
  • Pyelonephritis
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Urinary Tract Infection

What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

DotS the definition of a UTI may vary. The (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:

“A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra”.2

The (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s (JH) definition is:

“A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection that can affect your:

  • Bladder (cystitis)
  • Urethra (urethritis)
  • Kidneys (pyelonephritis)”.3

Common or Not

How common are UTIs?

In Mayo Clinic Q and A: 6 UTI Myths and Facts: Answer according to the (United States) Mayo Clinic:

“UTIs are very common. One in two women will get a UTI in their lifetime. And about one in three women will have a UTI needing treatment before they are 24 years of age”.4

Signs and Symptoms

What are signs and symptoms of a UTI?

In Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“UTI’s don’t always cause symptoms. When they do, they may include:

  • A strong urge to urinate that doesn’t go away
  • A burning feeling when urinating
  • Urinating often, and passing small amounts of urine
  • Urine that looks cloudy
  • Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — signs of blood in the urine
  • Strong-smelling urine
  • Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic bone

In older adults, UTIs may be overlooked or mistaken for other conditions”.5

In Urinary Tract Infections: What Are the Symptoms of A UTI? the Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov note:

“If you have a UTI, you may have some or all of these symptoms:

  • Pain or burning when urinating
  • An urge to urinate often, but not much comes out when you go
  • Pressure in your lower abdomen
  • Urine that smells bad or looks milky or cloudy
  • Blood in the urine. This is more common in younger women. If you see blood in your urine, tell a doctor or nurse right away
  • Feeling tired, shaky, confused, or weak. This is more common in older women
  • Having a fever, which may mean the infection has reached your kidneys”.6

Cystitis

What is cystitis?

DotS the definition of cystitis may vary. The (United Kingdom) NHS’s definition is:

“Cystitis is a urinary tract infection (UTI) that affects the bladder. It’s common, particularly in women. It often gets better by itself, but may sometimes be treated with antibiotics”.7

Cystitis Symptoms

What are the main symptoms of cystitis?

In Cystitis: Check If It’s Cystitis the NHS elaborate on:

“Symptoms of cystitis include:

  • Pain, burning or stinging when you pee
  • Needing to pee more often and urgently than usual
  • Pee that’s dark, cloudy or strong smelling
  • Pain low down in your tummy”.8

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and UTIs?

In UTIs After Menopause: Why They’re Common and What to Do About Them – Blame Your Hormones, Not Yourself the author explains:

Urinary Tract Infection“After menopause, UTIs are rarely caused by having a new partner or more sex, or by trying new sex positions, toys, or lubricants. There’s also no reason to blame being overweight, not urinating right after sex, or taking baths instead of showers.

There’s no solid research showing any of these things raise the risk for UTIs after menopause. Instead, UTIs are usually caused by the drop in the hormone estrogen that happens after menopause. (The same drop in estrogen happens if you have your ovaries removed or certain cancer treatments)”.9

Treatment

After menopause, how may UTIs be treated?

In Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Preventing UTIs the JH include:

“After menopause, you can try vaginal oestrogen cream, pessaries or tablets to improve vaginal flora and restore PH levels, which may help to prevent UTIs.

Note that you should not use douches or vaginal deodorants, as they can cause irritation and an unhealthy bacterial imbalance in your vagina.

Your doctor may recommend other treatments, such as long-term antibiotics”.10

Prevention

What steps can women take to help prevent a UTI?

In Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Preventing UTIs the (Scottish) NHS Inform explain:

“There are some things you can do to try to prevent UTIs.

Do

  • Go to the toilet as soon as you need to pee
  • Always empty your bladder fully
  • Stay well hydrated
  • Wipe your bottom from front to back when you go to the toilet
  • Pee as soon as possible after having sex
  • Have a shower rather than a bath
  • Wear underwear made from cotton, rather than synthetic material such as nylon
  • Avoid tight jeans and trousers”.11

Cranberry Juice

Do  cranberry juice and cranberry pills reduce the risk of getting a UTI?

In FAQs: Urinary Tract Infection (UTIs): Treatment and Prevention – Should I Drink Cranberry Juice To Stop A UTI?, last updated January 2024, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists note:

“Unsweetened cranberry juice and cranberry pills may decrease the risk of getting a UTI. The exact amount of juice or pills needed and how long you need to take them to prevent infection are being studied”.12

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have a UTI?

In Urinary Tract Infections: A Note From Cleveland Clinic the (United States) Cleveland Clinic explain:

“You may feel embarrassed if you have symptoms that affect your genitals or cause incontinence, but it’s OK — you haven’t done anything wrong. UTIs are common, especially if you have a vagina. A healthcare provider can prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection, and your symptoms should go away in a few days. Follow your provider’s instructions and take your full course of antibiotics to ensure the UTI goes away”.13

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  10. Cystitis – Acute
  11. Cystitis – Non Infectious
  12. Dietary Supplements
  13. FAQS: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
  14. FDA 101: Dietary Supplements
  15. First Symptoms of Menopause
  16. Gaslighting of Genitourinary Symptoms of the Menopause
  17. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
  18. How Menopause Impacts Your Health
  19. How Vaginal Hormones Can Transform Lives | The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
  20. Interstitial Cystitis
  21. Is it too late to start HRT?
  22. Kidney Infection
  23. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms of Menopause [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
  24. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Sexual Wellbeing, Intimacy and Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Is the End of Your Sex Life]
  25. Mayo Clinic Q and A: 6 UTI Myths and Facts
  26. Menopause
  27. Menopause
  28. Menopause
  29. Menopause
  30. Menopause Checklist Podcast: Episode 1: A Wee Problem
  31. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  32. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  33. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  34. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
  35. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide Urinary Tract Infection
  36. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Bilberry
  37. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cranberry
  38. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  39. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  40. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  41. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  42. Painful Urination (Dysuria)
  43. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  44. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
    Urinary Tract Infection
  45. Self-Help Guide: Urinary Infection
  46. Should All Menopausal Women Be Given Topical Vaginal Oestrogen
  47. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson
  48. Symptoms of Menopause
  49. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  50. UTI: This Common Infection Can Be Serious
  51. UTIs After Menopause: Why They’re Common and What to Do About Them
  52. Urinary Tract Health
  53. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  54. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) [+ Video]
  55. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Diagnosis & Treatment
  56. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Symptoms & Causes
  57. Urinary Tract Infections
  58. Urinary Tract Infections
  59. Urinary Tract Infections
  60. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
  61. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
  62. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Causes
  63. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Check If Is A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  64. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): How To Prevent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
  65. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Management and Treatment
  66. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Preventing UTIs
  67. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Recurrent UTIs
  68. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Symptoms
  69. Urinary Tract Infections In Adults [+ Video: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Most Commonly Asked Questions — Urology Care Foundation
  70. Urogenital Problems
  71. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  72. Vulvovaginal Atrophy
  73. What Is the Connection Between Menopause and UTIs?
  74. When Urinary Tract Infections Keep Coming Back
  75. Wipe Penis Before Sex? — Ask Dr Jean [Q. I am a 59 year-old woman, prone to UTIs…]
  76. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  77. Why You Get UTIs After Sex — and How To Prevent Them
  78. Women’s Health Week [2-6 September, 2024, Australia]

Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

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Topic Last Updated: 25 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 15 August 2024

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Cancer and Women

“With aging, the incidence of all cancers is expected to increase. For women, the most important cancers are breast, colon, endometrial, ovarian and lung cancer”.1

Most Common Cancers

Worldwide, In women, what are the most common cancers worldwide?

In Worldwide Cancer Data: Global Cancer Incidence In Women according to the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI), “in 2022, the latest year that data has been made available by GLOBOCAN”:

  • “Breast, as well as trachea, bronchus and lung, were the most common cancers worldwide. Cancers of the colorectum were the third most common”.2

Aging

Is there an association between aging and cancer?

In Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Preventing Cancer Post Menopause the International Menopause Society elaborate on:

“With aging, the incidence of all cancers is expected to increase. For women, the most important cancers are breast, colon, endometrial, ovarian and lung cancer. Also, in the developing world cervical cancer is a major cause of death in women. Possible prevention of these cancers by lifestyle changes and appropriate screening gains more importance after menopause”.3

Prevention Plan

What is a cancer prevention plan for women?

In Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women the Cancer Council Australia elaborate on:

Menopause“Finding cancer early improves your chances of successful treatment and long-term survival.

Look for:

  • Lumps, sores or ulcers that don’t heal
  • Unusual changes in your breasts – lumps, thickening, unusual discharge, nipples that suddenly turn inwards, changes in shape, colour or unusual pain
  • Coughs that don’t go away, show blood, or a hoarseness that persists
  • Weight loss that can’t be explained
  • Any loss of blood, even a few spots between periods or after they stop (menopause)
  • Moles that have changed shape, size or colour, or an inflamed skin sore that hasn’t healed
  • Blood in a bowel motion
  • Persistent changes in toilet habits
  • Persistent abdominal pain or bloating.

Symptoms often relate to more common, less serious health problems. However, if you notice any unusual changes, or symptoms persist, visit your doctor”.4

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to lower my risk of cancer?

If you would like to lower your risk of cancer, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The (United States) National Cancer Institute note:

“Avoiding cancer risk factors may help prevent certain cancers. Risk factors include smoking, being overweight, and not getting enough exercise. Increasing protective factors such as quitting smoking and exercising may also help prevent some cancers. Talk to your doctor or other health care professional about how you might lower your risk of cancer”.5

Health Topics A-Z

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  4. Alcohol Calorie Calculator
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  6. Alternative Cancer Treatments: 10 Options To Consider
  7. Avoid High-Calorie Foods and Drinks
  8. BMS TV: Post Cancer Treatments
  9. Be A Healthy Weight
  10. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  11. Breastcancer.org
  12. Call for Innovation In Women’s Cancers
  13. Can You Prevent Cancer With Lifestyle Changes? [+ Video]
  14. Cancer
  15. Cancer
  16. Cancer A-Z
  17. Cancer Causes: Popular Myths About the Causes of Cancer
  18. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
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  20. Cancer Fatigue: Why It Occurs and How To Cope
  21. Cancer Prevention Recommendations
  22. Cancer Prevention: 7 Tips To Reduce Your Risk
  23. Cancer, Risk, Prevention and Screening
  24. Cancer Survivors: Care for Your Body After Treatment
  25. Cancer Survivors: Managing Your Emotions After Cancer Treatment
  26. Cancer Types (Gynecologic Cancer)
  27. Cancer and Hair Loss
  28. Cancer.org [American Cancer Society]
  29. Cancer: Cancer and Women
  30. Cancer: Healthy Choices
  31. Canceradvocacy.org [National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, United States]
  32. Cervical Cancer
  33. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week [United Kingdom] [22–28 January 2024]
  34. Cervical Health Awareness Month [January, United States]
  35. Causes of Cancer and Reducing Your Risk
  36. Chemotherapy and Hair Loss: What To Expect During Treatment
  37. Consumer Health: Cancer Myths vs. Facts
  38. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
  39. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  40. Coping With Cancer
  41. Coping With Your Feelings During Advanced Cancer
  42. Could This Be Cancer?
  43. Diet, Activity and Cancer
  44. Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Increase Cancer Risk? Does HRT Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?
  45. Don’t Use Supplements for Cancer Prevention
  46. Drugs, Herbs and Supplements
  47. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
  48. Exercise Calorie Calculator
  49. Foundationforwomenscancer.org [Foundation for Women’s Cancer, United States]
  50. Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women
  51. Glossary: Definitions, & Phonetic Pronunciations
  52. Gynecologic Cancers
  53. Gynecological Cancers
  54. Health Checks
  55. Healthy Living
  56. Healthy Living After Cancer
  57. Limit Alcohol Consumption
  58. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause. Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  59. Lowering Your Cancer Risk: Healthy Living for Cancer Prevention
  60. Mayo Clinic Minute: Is There A Connection Between Ultraprocessed Food and Cancer? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  61. Mayo Clinic Minute: Plant-Based Diet Is Encouraged for Patients With Cancer [11 July 2023] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  62. Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips From A Gynecological Surgeon on Recovery From Surgery [01 July 2024] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  63. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Cancer Survivorship Needs Are Unique for Each Survivor [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic]
  64. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Sexual Health After Cancer Treatment [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  65. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. Is there any relationship between menopause and cancer?
  66. Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths To Menopause
  67. Menopause Treatment Options After Cancer
  68. Menopause and HRT
  69. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms [National Cancer Institute, United States]
  70. National Cancer Institute [NCI, United States]
  71. National Cancer Survivors Day [June 4, 2023]
  72. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cancer and Complimentary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
  73. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  74. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  75. National LGBT Cancer Network
  76. Newly Diagnosed [Gynecologic Cancer]
  77. Nurture Your Emotional Health
  78. OCCAM Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine [National Cancer Institute, United States]
  79. Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets
  80. Ovarian Cancer/Primary Peritoneal
  81. Preventing Cancer
  82. Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Cancer
  83. Sex and the Adult Female With Cancer
  84. Signs and Symptoms of Cancer
  85. The Princess of Wales Wants To Stay Cancer Free. What Does This Mean?
  86. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  87. Types
  88. Understanding Cancer Risk
  89. Uterine/Endometrial Cancer/GTD
  90. Vaginal Cancer
  91. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  92. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Menopause and Abnormal Bleeding
  93. Vulvar Awareness Campaign 2023-2024 [18 September]: HPV Related Vulvar and Vaginal Diseases
  94. Vulvar Cancer
  95. What Is Breast Cancer?
  96. What Is Lynch Syndrome?
  97. Women’s Cancers [Gynecological Cancers]
  98. World Cancer Day 4 February
  99. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
  100. You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]

Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Preventing Cancer Post Menopause. 2014:3 International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-leaflet-english.pdf Accessed: 15 August 2024
  2. Worldwide Cancer Data: Global Cancer Incidence In Women. World Cancer Research Fund International https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/cancer-trends/worldwide-cancer-data Accessed: 15 August 2024
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  4. Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women. Cancer Council Australia https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/early-detection-and-screening/get-checked-women Accessed: 15 August 2024
  5. Skin Cancer Prevention–Patient Version (PDQ): Skin Cancer Prevention – Avoiding Risk Factors and Increasing Protective Factors May Help Prevent Cancer. Updated: 23 October 2023. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/patient/skin-prevention-pdq#section/_16 Accessed: 15 August 2024
Topic Last Updated: 14 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 15 August 2024

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Healthy Aging

“Whether you’re concerned about weight gain,
sex drive or chronic diseases, a big part of healthy aging is
maintaining a healthy lifestyle”.1

Umbrella

What may the Healthy Aging Umbrella include?

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

  • Aging
  • Healthy Aging
  • Later Life
  • Older Adults Health
  • Seniors
  • Seniors Health

Key

What may be the key to healthy aging?

In Healthy Aging: Basics – Health Aging: Beyond 50 the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Health and vitality are important at any age. After 50, though, you may think more about how to promote good health as you get older. Whether you’re concerned about weight gain, sex drive or chronic diseases, a big part of healthy aging is maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eating reasonable amounts of a variety of nutritious foods and getting physical activity every day can go a long way toward staying healthy as you age”.2

Postmenopause

Is there an association between postmenopause and aging?

On page four in Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause the IMS explain their Top 10 Prevention Tips for Chronic Disease In Later Life:

“The first 10 years post menopause is an important window for intervention and is where preventative measures can be most effective:

  1. Smoking cessation
  2. Reduction of alcohol consumption
  3. Healthy AgingRegular aerobic exercise
  4. Healthy diet
  5. Control of body weight
  6. Participation in mentally stimulating activities
  7. Regular screening for cancer
  8. Consideration of MHT in women younger than age 60, not only to help manage hot flushes and other symptoms of the menopause transition but also potentially, to help prevent CHD
  9. Consideration of specific prevention therapies for other diseases if you are at higher risk because of family history or other personal risk factor
  10. Be sure to discuss your options and prevention strategies with your healthcare professional”.3

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with healthy aging?

If you would like help with healthy aging, 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.

Health Topics A-Z

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  5. A Guide To Combatting Sarcopenia and Preserving Muscle Mass As You Get Older
  6. Age-Related Hearing Loss
  7. AgeUK.org.uk [United Kingdom]
  8. Aging
  9. Ageing and Health
  10. Aging Changes In Sleep
  11. Healthy AgingAre You Up To Date on Your Preventive Care?
  12. BMS TV: Menopause – Weight Gain, Nutrition and Lifestyle
  13. Brain-Building: How To Grow Your Cognitive Reserve
  14. Build Better Bones.org [International Osteoporosis Foundation]
  15. Chronic Disease
  16. Chronic Pain Information Page
  17. Cognitive Health: Cognitive Health and Older Adults
  18. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  19. Doing These 8 Things May Greatly Lower Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
  20. Eating Well After 50: 5 Ways to Make Healthy Food Choices
  21. Exercise and Physical Activity
  22. Facts About Aging and Alcohol
  23. February Is American Heart Month
  24. Fitness
  25. Fitness Basics
  26. Flavonoids Are A Flavorful Way To Boost Heart and Brain Health
  27. Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women
  28. Get Shots To Protect Your Health (Adults Age 50 or Older)
  29. Getting Help for Mental Health
  30. Grief & Loss
  31. H20 for Healthy Aging
  32. Health Checks for Women
    Healthy Aging
  33. HealthinAging.org
  34. Healthy Aging: A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Top 3 Tips
  35. Healthy Aging: Beyond 50
  36. Healthy Aging: DHEA: Evidence for Anti-Aging Claims Is Weak
  37. Healthy Aging: In-Depth – Aging: What To Expect
  38. Healthy Aging: In-Depth – Human Growth Hormone (HGH): Does It Slow Aging?
  39. Healthy Body, Healthier Brain
  40. Healthy Choices
  41. Healthy Living By Age: Healthy Living In Your 50s
  42. Healthy Living By Age: Healthy Living In Your 60s
  43. Heart Health and Aging
  44. Hormone Therapy In Postmenopausal Persons: Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions
  45. How Does Aging Affect Your Bones?
  46. How Menopause Impacts Your Health
  47. How Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mental Health
  48. How Social Isolation Can Harm Health As You Age – and How To Prevent It
  49. How To Prevent Cancer: 6 Ways To Lower Your Risk
  50. How You Feel About Aging Could Affect Health. Here’s How To Keep the Right Attitude
  51. Lack of Evidence Supporting DHEA for Improved Overall Health for Women
  52. Healthy AgingLater Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  53. Life’s Essential 8
  54. Live Long, Be Well: Science-Based Tips for Healthy Aging
  55. Loss of Executive Function With Aging Can Make Learning New Skills Hard
  56. Maximize Memory Function With A Nutrient-Rich Diet
  57. May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month
  58. Mayo Clinic Expert Offers Tips on How To Keep Joints Healthy As You Age
  59. Mayo Clinic Minute: Aging and the Benefits of Exercising [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  60. Mayo Clinic Minute: Can the MIND Diet Improve Brain Health? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  61. Mayo Clinic Minute: Invest Now for Better Heart Health Later [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  62. Mayo Clinic Minute: Relationship Between Food, Disease Stronger Than You May Think [+ Video]
  63. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. Healthspan
  64. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Tips for Living Younger, Longer By Preventing Disease [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  65. Memory Loss is Not a Normal Part of Aging
  66. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Stages of Menopause: Postmenopause
    Healthy Aging
  67. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  68. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
  69. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause Wellness
  70. Menopause: How Your Body Changes and What You Can Do
  71. Millionhearts.hhs.gov
  72. Mourning the Death of A Spouse
  73. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  74. National Institute on Aging [United States]: Health Topics A – Z
  75. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  76. Non-Drug Pain Management
  77. Nutrition for Older Adults: Why Eating Well Matters as You Age
  78. Older Adult Health
  79. Older Adults Could Lower the Risks To Their Heart and Brain 500 Steps At A Time
  80. Older Adults and Mental Health
  81. Pathtogoodbonehealth.org [Your Path To Good Bone Health, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
  82. People In the World’s ‘Blue Zones’ Live Longer – Their Diet Could Hold the Key To Why
  83. Prosayla Supported By ISSWSH [International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
  84. Protect Your Health As You Grow Older
  85. Science In 5: Episode #121 – Hypertension
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  87. Sleep, Food, Exercise, Stress: Why Working on One of These Can Improve the Others
  88. Sleep Your Way To Whole Body Health
  89. Stay Active As You Get Older: Quick Tips
  90. Staying Healthy During and After Menopause
  91. Successful Aging: Tips for Keeping Your Body and Mind Sharp
  92. The Women’s Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages
  93. UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) [Multiply Languages]
  94. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause
  95. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  96. Ways To Manage Chronic Pain
  97. Webinars: Previous – Approach To Bone Health In the Perimenopause and Postmenopause?
  98. Webinars: Previous – Sexual Dysfunctions, Update on Gynae Cancers and Management
  99. Webinars: Previous – Skin and Connective Tissue Ageing at the Time of the Menopause
  100. You Are Stronger Than Sarcopenia

Sources

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Sources

  1. Healthy Aging: Beyond 50. 18 November 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/basics/healthy-aging-over-50/hlv-20049407 Accessed: 14 August 2024
  2. Healthy Aging: Beyond 50. 18 November 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/basics/healthy-aging-over-50/hlv-20049407 Accessed: 14 August 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 27 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 14 August 2024

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Women’s Health 65+

“It’s important to look after your health after menopause,
as changes due to ageing and lower levels of oestrogen can
increase your risk of developing certain health conditions”.1

Umbrella

What may the Women’s Health 65+ Umbrella include?

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

  • Women’s Health 50+
  • Women’s Health 60-Plus
  • Women’s Health 65+
  • Women’s Health After 50
  • Women’s Health Ages 65 Years and Older
  • Women’s Health Over 60

After Menopause

What is it important to note about health after menopause?

In What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: What Changes After Menopause? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) note:

“It’s important to look after your health after menopause, as changes due to ageing and lower levels of oestrogen can increase your risk of developing certain health conditions”.2

Checkups

What health checkups do women 65 and older require?

In Health Checks At Different Ages: Health Checks for Women Aged 60 and Older the JH explain:

Women’s Health 65+

  • “Have a blood pressure test every year
  • Check your body mass index (BMI) and waist measurement every year
  • Have a diabetes risk check every three years, and blood sugar test every year if you are at risk
  • Have a cholesterol test at least every five years
  • Have a cervical screening test every five years, or as advised by your doctor, until the age of 74
  • Regularly check the look and feel of your breasts
  • Have a mammogram every two years
  • Have a sexual health check if you are sexually active
  • Have a bowel cancer screen every two years
  • Have a urine test to assess kidney health every year
  • Have a bone density scan every five years from the age of 70”.3

Vaccinations

What vaccinations do women 65 and older require?

In Health Checks At Different Ages: Health Checks for Women Aged 60 and Older – Vaccinations the JH note:

  • “Ask your doctor which vaccinations or boosters you need
  • If you are over 65, talk to your doctor about having a vaccine to protect you from shingles (a viral infection that causes a painful, blistering rash)
  • If you are over 70, talk to your doctor about having a pneumonia vaccine”.4

Other Checkups

What other health checkups may women require?

In Health Checks Throughout Your Life the JH elaborate on:

Women’s Health Checkups Checklist“It’s recommended you have certain checks, regardless of your age. For example:

  • Have a skin check every year
  • Have an eye test every two years, or as needed
  • Have a hearing test if you notice any hearing loss
  • Have a dental check and clean every year (some dentists recommend every six months)”.5

Hormone Therapy

Can hormone therapy (HT) be taken beyond age 65?

On page two in The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement, published 07 July 2022, the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) include:

  • “Hormone therapy does not need to be routinely discontinued in women aged older than 60 or 65 years and can be considered for continuation beyond age 65 for persistent VMS, quality-of-life issues, or prevention of osteoporosis after appropriate evaluation and counseling of benefits and risks
  • For women with GSM, vaginal estrogen (and systemic if required) or other nonestrogen therapies may be used at any age and for extended duration, if needed”.6

On page two in Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use, published July 2022, the NAMS note:

“If started in women aged older than 65 years, HT might increase the risk of dementia”.7

Health Care Provider

If I feel fine do, I still need to see my health care provider regularly?

Even if you feel fine, it may be in your best interest to choose to see your health care provider regularly.

In Health Screenings for Women Age 65 and Older: Information the (United States) MedlinePlus elaborate on:

“Even if you feel fine, you should still see your provider for regular checkups. These visits can help you avoid problems in the future. For example, the only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked regularly. High blood sugar and high cholesterol levels also may not have any symptoms in the early stages. A simple blood test can check for these conditions”.8

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  36. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen
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  38. Hormone Therapy In Postmenopausal Persons: Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions
  39. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  40. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
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  42. How Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mental Health
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  48. Little By Little: Small Changes Can Lead To Heart Health, Mayo Clinic Expert Says
  49. Managing Menopause Symptoms With Nutrition and Diet
  50. May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month
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  51. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  52. Mayo Clinic Minute: Lifestyle Changes To Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  53. Mayo Clinic Minute: Relationship Between Food, Disease Stronger Than You May Think [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
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  55. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Menopause Medication Tracker
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    Women’s Health 65+
  57. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  58. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  59. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  60. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
  61. National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week [United States]
  62. National Women’s Health Week [12-18 May 2024, United States]: Day 5 – May 16: Understanding Care Is There
    Women’s Health 65+
  63. Older Adults Could Lower the Risks To Their Heart and Brain 500 Steps At A Time
  64. Pathtogoodbonehealth.org [Your Path To Good Bone Health, Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
  65. Postmenopause
  66. Preventing Chronic Diseases: What You Can Do Now
  67. Prosayla Supported by ISSWSH [International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
  68. Science In 5: Episode #122 – Dementia
  69. Screening Tests
  70. Sleep, Food, Exercise, Stress: Why Working on One of These Can Improve the Others
  71. Smokefreewomen [United States]
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  73. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
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  76. Updates on Exercise and Lifestyle Tips for Bone Strength With Joanne Fagerstrom, PT CFP
  77. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  78. Vaccines & Immunizations
  79. Vaginal Dryness
  80. Vaginal Dryness
  81. Vaginal Dryness: What To Do About It
  82. Video Series-2023: Life Expectancy: Do We Have Control?
  83. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  84. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  85. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  86. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  87. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How To Protect Your Brain Health At Menopause and Beyond
  88. Vulvovaginal Atrophy
  89. Webinars: Previous – Approach To Bone Health In the Perimenopause and Postmenopause?
  90. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
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    Women’s Health 65+
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    Women’s Health 65+
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    Women’s Health 65+

Sources

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  1. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: What Changes After Menopause? Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause#what-happens-at-menopause Accessed: 14 August 2024
  2. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: What Changes After Menopause? Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause#what-happens-at-menopause Accessed: 14 August 2024
  3. Health Checks At Different Ages: Health Checks for Women Aged 60 and Older. Last Updated: 22 April 2024 | Last Reviewed: 13 January 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/health-checks-at-different-ages#health-checks-for-women-aged-41-to-60 Accessed: 14 August 2024
  4. Health Checks At Different Ages: Health Checks for Women Aged 60 and Older – Vaccinations. Last Updated: 22 April 2024 | Last Reviewed: 13 January 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/health-checks-at-different-ages#health-checks-for-women-aged-41-to-60 Accessed: 14 August 2024
  5. Health Checks Throughout Your Life. Last Updated: 19 March 2024 | Last Reviewed: 13 January 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/health-checks-throughout-your-life Accessed: 14 August 2024
  6. The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement. 07 July 2022:2. The North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/press-release/ht-position-statement-release.pdf Accessed: 14 August 2024
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Women’s Health 40 – 64

“Even if you feel healthy,
it’s important to have regular health checks.
You might not have any symptoms, or…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Women’s Health 40 – 64 Umbrella include?

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

  • Women’s Health 41 – 60
  • Women’s Health 50+
  • Women’s Health 60-Plus
  • Women’s Health After 50
  • Women’s Health Age 40 – 64
  • Women’s Health Ages 40 – 64 Years

Checkups

What health checkups may women require?

In Why Are Health Checks Important? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:

Women’s Health 40 - 64“Even if you feel healthy, it’s important to have regular health checks. You might not have any symptoms, or you may only notice symptoms in later stages of an illness. Health checks can help identify health problems early”.2

In Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information the (United States) MedlinePlus elaborate on:

“Even if you feel fine, you should still see your provider for regular checkups. These visits can help you avoid problems in the future. For example, the only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked regularly. High blood sugar and high cholesterol levels also may not have any symptoms in the early stages. A simple blood test can check for these conditions”.3

Checkups

What are health checkups for women aged over 40 years?

In Health Checks At Different Ages: Health Checks for Women Aged 41 To 60 the JH explain:

  • “Have a blood pressure test every two years, then every year after you turn 50
  • Check your body mass index (BMI) and waist measurement every two years, then every year after you turn 50
  • Have a diabetes risk check every three years, and blood sugar test every year if you are at risk
  • Have a cholesterol test at least every five years
  • Have a cervical screening test every five years, or as advised by your doctor
  • Regularly check the look and feel of your breasts
  • Have a mammogram every two years
  • Have a sexual health check if you are sexually active
  • Have a bowel cancer screen every two years from the age of 50
  • Have a urine test to assess kidney health every year after the age of 50
  • Have a bone density scan if recommended by your doctor
  • Ask your doctor which vaccinations or boosters you need”.4

Other Checkups

What other health checkups may women require?

In Health Checks Throughout Your Life the JH elaborate on:

Women’s Health Checkups Checklist“It’s recommended you have certain checks, regardless of your age. For example:

  • Have a skin check every year
  • Have an eye test every two years, or as needed
  • Have a hearing test if you notice any hearing loss
  • Have a dental check and clean every year (some dentists recommend every six months)”.5

Health Care Provider

What if I am worried about my periods or menopausal symptoms?

In What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor the JH 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”.6

Health Topics A-Z

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  25. Healthy Living By Age
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  29. Hormone Therapy: Four Things A Mayo Clinic Women’s Health Specialist Wants You To Know [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network. Name Super/CG: Taryn Smith, M.D./Internal Medicine/Mayo Clinic]
  30. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  31. How Menopause Impacts Your Health
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  33. 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
  34. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Myths] [Other Languages and Formats]
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  36. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  37. Life’s Essential 8
  38. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  39. May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month
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  40. Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  41. Menopause
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  44. Menopause Checklist Podcast
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  47. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
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  49. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
  50. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause Wellness
  51. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Understanding Menstrual Health and Menopause
  52. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  53. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  54. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  55. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  56. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  57. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
  58. National Women’s Health Week [12-18 May 2024, United States]: Day 6 – May 17: Reproductive Health From Puberty To Menopause and Beyond
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  59. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  60. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  61. Pathtogoodbonehealth.org [Your Path To Good Bone Health, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
  62. Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Bleeding
  63. Perimenopause
  64. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  65. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
  66. Postmenopause
  67. Preventing Chronic Diseases: What You Can Do Now
  68. Prosayla Supported by ISSWSH [International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
  69. Quit Smoking
  70. Read My Lips
  71. Science In 5: Episode #122 – Dementia [19 July 2024]
  72. Screening Tests
  73. Smokefreewomen [United States]
  74. Talking With the Doctor
  75. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  76. The Women’s Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages
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  78. Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
    Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
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  81. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
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  85. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
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  88. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  89. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  90. Webinars: Previous – Approach To Bone Health In the Perimenopause and Postmenopause?
  91. Webinars: Previous – Perimenopausal Contraception
  92. Webinars: Previous – Skin and Connective Tissue Ageing At the Time of the Menopause
  93. Well-Woman Exams: Who Needs Them and What To Expect
  94. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  95. Why Are Health Checks Important?
  96. Women’s Health Week [2-6 September, 2024, Australia]
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  97. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
    Women’s Health 40 - 64
  98. You Are Stronger Than Sarcopenia
  99. World Osteoporosis Day October 20
    Women’s Health 40 - 64

Sources

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Sources

  1. Why Are Health Check Important? Last Updated: 22 April 2024 | Last Reviewed: 13 January 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/why-are-health-checks-important Accessed: 14 August 2024
  2. Why Are Health Check Important? Last Updated: 22 April 2024 | Last Reviewed: 13 January 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/why-are-health-checks-important Accessed: 14 August 2024
  3. Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information. Review Date: 21 May 2025. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007467.htm Accessed: 14 August 2024
  4. Health Checks At Different Ages: Health Checks for Women Aged 41 To 60. Last Updated: 22 April 2024 | Last Reviewed: 13 January 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/health-checks-at-different-ages#health-checks-for-women-aged-41-to-60 Accessed: 14 August 2024
  5. Health Checks Throughout Your Life. Last Updated: 19 March 2024 | Last Reviewed: 13 January 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/health-checks-throughout-your-life Accessed: 17 May 2024
  6. What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/gp-hp-resources/300-diagnosing-menopause Accessed: 14 August 2024
Topic Last Updated: 14 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 14 August 2024

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Perimenopause

“Perimenopause usually happens sometime in your 40s.
On average, it lasts four to six years,
but it can last from one to 10 years”.1

Umbrella

What may the Perimenopause Umbrella include?

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

  • Climacteric
  • Late Reproductive Stage (LRS)
  • Menopausal Transition/Transitional Phase
  • Menopause Transition/Transitional Phase
  • Perimenopausal/Peri-menopausal Changes
  • Perimenopause/Peri-menopause
  • The Transition To Menopause
  • Time Leading Up To Menopause

Definition

Perimenopause What is perimenopause?

DotS the definition of perimenopause may vary.

In Menopause: Key Facts the World Health Organization’s definition is:

  • “The menopausal transition can be gradual, usually beginning with changes in the menstrual cycle. ‘Perimenopause’ refers to the period from when these signs are first observed and ends one year after the final menstrual period”.2

On page four in Menopause Terminology: Glossary of Terms [English] the International Menopause Society’s definition is:

“Perimenopause – the time before; around and just after the actual moment of menopause”.3

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions, published online 30 October 2023, the authors’ definition is:

  • “Perimenopause is the time from the onset of cycle irregularity through until 12 months after the final menstrual period”.4

In Menopause FAQs: An Introduction To Menopause – Q. What Is Perimenopause? the North American Menopause Society’s (NAMS) definition is:

“The gradual transition between the reproductive years and menopause is called perimenopause (meaning around menopause). It is generally a transition lasting many years and can be associated with shorter menstrual intervals, irregular menses, hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms”.5

First Sign

What is usually the first sign of perimenopause?

In Menopause: Symptoms – Common Symptoms of Menopause and Perimenopause: Changes To Your Periods the NHS explain:

“The first sign of the perimenopause is usually, but not always, a change in the normal pattern of your periods, for example they become irregular.

Eventually you’ll stop having periods altogether”.6

Physical Symptoms

What may some physical symptoms include?

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

Perimenopause

“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 tension (PMS)
  • Aches and pains
  • Bloating
  • Urinary problems
  • Weight gain due to a slower metabolism”.7

Emotional Symptoms

What may some emotional symptoms include?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Physical and Emotional Symptoms — Psychological and Emotional Symptoms the JH explain:

“Psychological and 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”.8

Common or Not

How common are menopausal symptoms?

On page one in 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 menopause transition can have a significant impact on many women, with more than 75% experiencing menopausal symptoms and a quarter describing their symptoms as severe. A third experience long-term symptoms, which may last as much as 7 years or longer”.9

Start

When may perimenopause start?

In Perimenopause: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Women start perimenopause at different ages. You may notice signs of progression toward menopause, such as menstrual irregularity, sometime in your 40s. But some women notice changes as early as their mid-30s”.10

In What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause – Perimenopause? the JH also note:

“Perimenopause usually happens sometime in your 40s. On average, it lasts four to six years, but it can last from one to 10 years”.11

Duration

How long can perimenopause last?

In What Is Menopause? What Is Perimenopause (the Menopausal Transition)? the Australasian Menopause Society elaborate on:

“Some women can experience menopausal symptoms for 5-10 years before their final menstrual period. Age at which a woman’s menopausal symptoms will start or how long they will last, is not able to be predicted”.12

Menopause

When does perimenopause stop and menopause officially start?

In Perimenopause: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the Mayo Clinic explain:

“Once you’ve gone through 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, you’ve officially reached menopause, and the perimenopause period is over”.13

Hormone Therapy

Can hormone therapy help improve symptoms of menopause?

In Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns, dated 20 July 2023, the Mayo Clinic note:

“Although it is often a source of concern, hormone therapy also can help improve symptoms of menopause. Estrogen therapy is still the most effective treatment option for relieving hot flashes. Estrogen also helps prevent bone loss. There are also nonhormonal options. It is important to talk to your healthcare team about the risks and benefits of each treatment, and which one is right for you”.14

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with perimenopause?

If you would like help with perimenopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

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

“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”.15

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Before deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your healthcare professional about your choices and the risks and benefits of each. Review your choices yearly. Your needs and the treatment choices may change”.16

Health Topics A-Z

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Health Topics A-Z

Links

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New or Updated

  1. 5 Things You Didn’t Realise You Need To Know About Perimenopause
  2. A Guide To Birth Control In Your 40s and 50s
  3. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  4. BMS Statement on Testosterone [August 2024]
  5. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  6. CAMS Menopause Hour – Perimenopause: A Clinical Challenge
  7. Contraception and the Menopause
  8. Diagnosing Menopause
  9. Diagnostic Tests for Menopause
  10. Do My Period Changes Mean Perimenopause?
  11. Does Having Hot Flashes Mean I’ve Started Menopause?
  12. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Benefits of Oral Combined MHT for Estrogen Deficiency Symptoms Treatment (EN)
  13. Effects of Mind-Body Exercise on Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  14. Everything You Need To Know About Perimenopause
  15. Exercise During Perimenopause and Menopause | Dr Louise Newson
  16. FAQs: Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause
  17. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  18. Find An AMS Doctor [Australian Members and New Zealand Members]
  19. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  20. First Symptoms of Menopause [Video]
  21. HRT Is Not #contraception and So If You Are Perimenopausal Then Added Contraception Is Needed
  22. Hormone Therapy: Four Things A Mayo Clinic Women’s Health Specialist Wants You To Know [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network. Name Super/CG: Taryn Smith, M.D./Internal Medicine/Mayo Clinic]
  23. Hot Flashes
  24. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  25. How Is Perimenopause Treated?
  26. How To Deal With Perimenopause Cramps
  27. How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night
  28. How To Get the Most Out of Your Appointments — and Being Your Own Advocate | Dr Louise Newson [Video]
  29. How To Talk To Your Doctor About Midlife Brain Fog
  30. How To Tell You’re Near the End of Perimenopause
  31. 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
  32. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms of Menopause [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP] [Other Languages and Formats]
  33. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Supporting Someone Through the Menopause [+ Video: Men Don’t Need To Know About Menopause] [Other Languages and Formats]
  34. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  35. Management of Perimenopausal and Menopausal Symptoms
  36. Management of Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT
  37. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  38. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  39. Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and Menopause [+ Video]
  40. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  41. Menopause
  42. Menopause
  43. Menopause Checklist Podcast
  44. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  45. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – Stages of Menopause: Perimenopause
    Perimenopause
  46. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  47. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Understanding Menstrual Health and Menopause
  48. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  49. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  50. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  51. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  52. Menopause and HRT: Fact and Fiction
  53. Menopause and Mental Health
  54. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  55. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  56. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP #256
  57. Menstrual Calendar
  58. Mood and the Menopause
  59. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  60. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245 [Video]
  61. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  62. Night Sweats
  63. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  64. “Not feeling like myself” In Perimenopause — What Does It Mean? Observations From the Women Living Better Survey
  65. Peri-Menopause and Irregular Periods
  66. Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Bleeding
  67. Perimenopause
  68. Perimenopause
  69. Perimenopause Usually Begins In Your 40s. How Do You Know If It Has Started?
  70. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  71. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
    Perimenopause Symptom Checklist
  72. Perimenopause, Menopause and … Weightlifting? Expert Explains Value for Bone Health
  73. Perimenopause: Rocky Road To Menopause
  74. Promoting Good Mental Health Over the Menopause Transition
  75. Severe Mental Illness and the Perimenopause
  76. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson
  77. The Importance of Nutrition In Menopause and Perimenopause—A Review
  78. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journal – Menopause 2024
  79. The Relation Between Perinatal Depression and Perimenopause
  80. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  81. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  82. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  83. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  84. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  85. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  86. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  87. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  88. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  89. Webinars: Previous – Approach To Bone Health In the Perimenopause and Postmenopause?
  90. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  91. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  92. Webinars: Previous – Perimenopausal Contraception
  93. Webinars: Previous – Skin and Connective Tissue Ageing At the Time of the Menopause
  94. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  95. What Is Menopause?
  96. What Is Menopause?
  97. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  98. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  99. Why Is Bleeding So Heavy? [Video]
  100. Why Is FSH Not Needed for Diagnosis of Menopause [Video]

Sources

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  14. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns. 20 July 2023. Mayo Clinic https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-perimenopause-transitions-and-concerns/ Accessed: 14 August 2024
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Postmenopause

“Postmenopause is the time after menopause. As your body adjusts to lower hormone levels, you may have less menopausal symptoms – or they may even disappear… ”.1

Umbrella

What may the Postmenopause Umbrella include?

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

  • After/Beyond Menopause
  • Postmenopausal
  • Post Menopause/Post-Menopause/Postmenopause

Definition

What is the definition of postmenopause?

DotS the definition of postmenopause may vary. The International Menopause Society’s (IMS) definition is:

“Postmenopause – the stage after the final menstrual period”.2

The North American Menopause Society’s (NAMS) definition is:

“Postmenopause includes all the years beyond menopause”.3

The Australasian Menopause Society’s definition is:

“When a woman has had no periods for 12 consecutive months, she is considered to be postmenopausal”.4

FMP

What is FMP?

FMP can be an abbreviation for Final Menstrual Period.

Duration

How long does postmenopause last?

Postmenopause – or after menopause – lasts for the rest of our life. On page two in Prevention of Diseases After Menopause: Introduction the authors elaborate on:

“As the world population increases, along with an increase in life expectancy, many millions of women will be spending a third or more of their lives after menopause”.5

Postmenopause Differences

Do all women experience the same postmenopause?

No. All women do not experience the same postmenopause. Just as different women have a different perimenopause, different women also have a different postmenopause.

Menopause Symptoms

Do menopause symptoms stop when postmenopause starts?

Not necessarily. The (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health explain:


“Postmenopause is the time after menopause.

As your body adjusts to lower hormone levels, you may have less menopausal symptoms – or they may even disappear – but some women still experience menopausal symptoms for years after their final period”.6

Chronic Medical Conditions

Is there an association between chronic medical conditions and postmenopause?

In Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition: Are There Any Health Risks Associated With Menopause? the (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:

“A woman’s risk for these chronic medical conditions can increase after menopause:

  • Cardiovascular disease
    The decline in estrogen increases the risk of heart attack and stroke
  • Osteoporosis
    During the first few years after menopause, women may rapidly lose bone density, leading to an enhanced risk for bone fractures
  • Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
    As vaginal tissues lose elasticity, and becomes thin and dry, women may struggle with pain during intercourse. The urethra also becomes dry and irritated, which may increase the risk of infection. Some women may need to urinate more often and may experience leakage, also known as urinary incontinence
  • Weight gain
    Because of the decrease in basal metabolic rate after menopause, women may need to decrease caloric intake and increase exercise to maintain their weight”.7

Postmenopausal Vaginal Bleeding

What if I have postmenopausal vaginal bleeding?

In Postmenopausal Bleeding: What Causes Postmenopausal Bleeding? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic note:

“Vaginal bleeding during postmenopause isn’t a normal side effect of decreasing hormone levels. In some cases, the dryness in your vagina could cause some light bleeding or spotting after sex. In other cases, it could indicate a condition like endometrial hyperplasia, uterine fibroids, endometritis or cancer. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience postmenopausal bleeding”.8

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my postmenopause?

If you would like help with your postmenopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The IMS remind us:

“The menopause transition should be used as an opportunity to visit your healthcare professional for a check-up, assess potential risks and proactively start to manage later life. Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, cognitive decline and dementia, depression, and cancer are the key diseases to address”.9

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Postmenopause?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Postmenopause?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

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New or Updated

  1. An Online Survey of Postmenopausal Women To Determine Their Attitudes and Knowledge of the Menopause
  2. Are You Up To Date on Your Preventive Care?
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS Statement on Testosterone
  5. BMS TV: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
  6. BMS TV: Testosterone Explained
  7. BMS TV: Urogenital Atrophy
  8. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  9. Build Better Bones.org [International Osteoporosis Foundation]
  10. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  11. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  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. Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women, United States]
  16. Guidance on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  17. HRT & Menopause Extra
  18. Health After Menopause
  19. Healthy Living By Age: Healthy Living In Your 50s
  20. Healthy Living By Age: Healthy Living In Your 60s
  21. Heart Disease and Stroke In Women
  22. Hormone Therapy In Postmenopausal Persons: Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions
  23. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  24. Hot Flashes
  25. Hot Flashes
  26. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  27. How Menopause Impacts Your Health
  28. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  29. Is Menopause Making Me Put on Weight? No, But It’s Complicated
  30. 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
  31. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  32. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Sexual Wellbeing, Intimacy and Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Is the End of Your Sex Life] [Other Languages and Formats]
  33. Life’s Essential 8
  34. Living With A Chronic Condition
  35. Maintaining A Healthy Diet and Weight
  36. May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
    Postmenopause
  37. Mayo Clinic Minute: Combating Weight Gain During Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  38. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video]
  39. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  40. Mayo Clinic Minute: Relationship Between Food, Disease Stronger Than You May Think
  41. Menopause
  42. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Postmenopause
  43. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – Stages of Menopause: Postmenopause
    Postmenopause
  44. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  45. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated with Menopause and Midlife
  46. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  47. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  48. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  49. National Women’s Health Week [12-18 May 2024, United States]: Day 6 – May 17: Reproductive Health From Puberty To Menopause and Beyond
    Postmenopause
  50. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  51. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  52. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  53. Numbers You Should Know for Your Heart: What To Ask Your Doctor
  54. Osteoporosis
  55. Pathtogoodbonehealth.org [Your Path To Good Bone Health, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
  56. People Who Follow These 8 Heart Health Metrics May Live Years Longer
  57. Postmenopausal Heart Health: What To Expect
  58. Postmenopause
  59. Postmenopause: Symptoms and Impact
  60. Prof. J. Shifren – Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause | Consumer
  61. Prosayla Supported By ISSWSH [International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
  62. Q&A: At 20 Years, WHI Emphasizes Personalized Postmenopausal Care, Shared Decision-Making
  63. Screening for Osteoporosis
  64. Severe Hot Flashes After Menopause Increase Metabolic Syndrome Risk In Women, Finds Long-Term Study
  65. Staying Healthy During and After Menopause
  66. Taking It To Heart: Addressing Cardiovascular Disease In Women [+ Video]
  67. Testosterone and the Menopause
  68. The Benefits and Risks of Menopause Hormone Therapy for the Cardiovascular System In Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  69. The Connection Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risks
  70. The Reality of Menopause Weight Gain
  71. The Women’s Health Initiative Randomized Trials and Clinical Practice
  72. The Women’s Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages [Video]
  73. Tip Sheet: What To Know About Post-Menopause Health Risks
  74. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  75. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  76. Vaginal Dryness
  77. Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: How To Treat It?
  78. Vaginal Dryness: What To Do About It
  79. Video Series-2023: Menopause and Heart Disease
  80. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  81. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  82. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  83. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  84. Video: Menopause Symptoms May Be Associated With Later Health Risks
  85. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  86. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause
  87. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  88. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  89. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How To Protect Your Brain Health At Menopause and Beyond
  90. Want To Live Longer? Exercise Is Key, Study Confirms
  91. Webinars: Previous – Approach To Bone Health In the Perimenopause and Postmenopause?
  92. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  93. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  94. Webinars: Previous – Skin and Connective Tissue Ageing at the Time of the Menopause
  95. What To Expect In Each Stage of Menopause
  96. Women’s Health Week [2-6 September, 2024, Australia]
  97. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
  98. World Menopause Day [18 October 2023]
    Postmenopause
  99. World Menopause Day: Patient Information Leaflet – Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need To Know [Multiply Languages]
  100. You Are Stronger than Sarcopenia [Video]
    Postmenopause

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. What Is Menopause? The Menopause Transition – Postmenopause. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause#the-menopause-transition Accessed: 14 August 2024
  2. Menopause Terminology: Glossary of Terms. Page 4. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/menopause-terminology/ Accessed: 14 August 2024
  3. Menopause FAQs: An Introduction To Menopause – Q. What Is Postmenopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-an-introduction-to-menopause Accessed: 14 August 2024
  4. What Is Menopause? Content Created May 2022. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/185-what-is-menopause Accessed: 14 August 2024
  5. Lobo, R. A., Davis, S. R., De Villiers, T. J., Gompel, A., Henderson, V. W., Hodis, H. N., Lumsden, M. A., Mack, W. J., Shapiro, S. and Baber, R. J. Prevention of Diseases After Menopause: Introduction. 2014:2 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-white-pages-english.pdf Accessed: 14 August 2024
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  7. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition: Are There Any Health Risks Associated With Menopause? 26 April 2023. Mayo Clinic https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/menopause-ensuring-a-tranquil-transition/ Accessed: 14 August 2024
  8. Postmenopausal Bleeding: What Causes Postmenopausal Bleeding? Last Reviewed 08 August 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21837-postmenopause Accessed: 14 August 2024
  9. Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause. 2014:2. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wmd-2014-leaflet-english.pdf Accessed: 14 August 2024
Topic Last Updated: 14 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 14 August 2024

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Medicines

“Write down the name and important facts about each medicine, vitamin, and herb you take. Note any side effects or problems you have taking your medicines”.1

Umbrella

What may the Medicines Umbrella include?

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

  • Drugs
  • Medications
  • Medicines
  • Nonprescription Drugs/Medicines
  • OTC Drugs/Medicines
  • Over-the-Counter Drugs/Medicines (OTC)
  • Pills
  • Prescription Drugs/Medicines
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Prescription Medicines

What are prescription medicines?

DotS the definition of prescription medicines may vary. In Taking Medicines Safely As You Age: What Are Medicines? What Are Drugs? the (United States) National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) definition is:

“Prescription drugs are medicines that you can get only with a doctor’s order; for example, pills to lower your cholesterol or an asthma inhaler”.2

Nonprescription Medicines

What are nonprescription medicines?

DotS the definition of nonprescription medicines may vary. In Understanding Over-the-Counter Medicines the (United States) Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) definition is:

“Over-the-counter medicine is also known as OTC or nonprescription medicine. All these terms refer to medicine that you can buy without a prescription. They are safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your health care professional”.3

The NIA’s definition is:

“OTC medications can be purchased without a prescription; for example, aspirin or lubricating eye drops”.4

Side Effects

What are side effects?

DotS the definition of side effects may vary. The NIA’s definition is:

“Unwanted or unexpected symptoms or feelings that occur when you take medicine are called side effects”.5

What are some side effects?

The NIA explain:

“Side effects can be relatively minor, such as a headache or a dry mouth. They can also be life-threatening, such as severe bleeding or damage to the liver or kidneys. The side effects of some medications can also affect your driving”.6

In Finding and Learning About Side Effects (Adverse Reactions): From Minor To Life Threatening – Reducing Your Risk the FDA elaborate on:

“There are several ways to learn about side effects for your prescription drugs and to reduce your risk of experiencing a side effect.

  • Ask your health care professional about any possible side effects and what, if any steps should be taken to reduce the risk when you are prescribed a drug. For example, your health care professional may recommend taking the drug with food to lower the chance of getting nausea or to not take the drug with other drugs
  • Ask your health care professional for information about the drug when you receive your prescription…
  • Read the pharmacy label and any stickers that may be attached to the prescription bottle or box…

Prescription drug information on side effects is available on FDA’s Drugs@FDA database and FDA’s FDALabel database”.7

Drug Interactions

May drugs have interactions?

Yes. In Understanding Drug Interactions the (Australian) NPS MedicineWise [National Prescribing Service] explain:

“There may be times when one medicine can mix badly with another in your body. This can change how well the medicines work or their side effects. This is known as an interaction. Interactions also happen when medicines mix with certain foods or drinks (including alcohol)”.8

Dietary Supplements

May some dietary supplements be harmful?

In Using Dietary Supplements Wisely: What the Science Says About the Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements the (United States) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) elaborate on:

  • “Some dietary supplements can be good for your health, while others haven’t been proven to work”.9

Alcohol

Can alcohol have harmful interactions with some medicines?

Yes. The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) note:

  • “Alcohol has harmful interactions with many medications, even ones you may not think about, such as medicines for arthritis, indigestion or heartburn, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and more”.10

Internet

Can medicines be purchased via the Internet?

In Quick Tips for Buying Medicines Over the Internet the FDA’s tips are:

Medicines

  • “Make sure the site requires a prescription and has a pharmacist available for questions
  • Buy only from licensed pharmacies located in the United States. BeSafeRx: Know Your Online Pharmacy has more information about finding safe and legal online pharmacies
  • Don’t provide personal information such as credit card numbers unless you are sure the site will protect them”.11

My Medicines

Is there a record keeper in which to record medicines taken?

In Medication Safety for Women: 2. Keep A Medicine List the FDA include a My Medicines record keeper in which you can:

“Write down the name and important facts about each medicine, vitamin, and herb you take. Note any side effects or problems you have taking your medicines. Keep the list with you all the time. Show it to your healthcare provider so that they know about all of the medicines you take”.12

In Medication Safety for Women: 2. Keep A Medicine List the FDA explain:

“My Medicines Record Keeper

Use the My Medicines brochure to help you keep track of the medicines you take. This brochure is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Polish, and 10 Asian/Pacific Islander languages.

In Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults: Keeping Track of Your Medicines the NIA also provide “…some tips to help you keep track of all your medicines”.

Common Medicine Mistakes

What are some common medicine mistakes?

In Use Medicines Wisely the FDA include a guide “to learn four (4) ways to avoid common medicine mistakes”.

Safety

What are some tips on how to take medicines safely?

In Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults: Taking Medicines Safely the NIA provide “…some tips to help you take your medicines safely”.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my medicines?

If you would like help with your medicines, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

The NIA explain:

“It can be dangerous to combine certain prescription drugs, OTC medicines, dietary supplements, or other remedies. For example, you should not take aspirin if you take warfarin for heart problems. To avoid potentially serious health issues, talk to your doctor about all medicines you take, including those prescribed by other doctors, and any OTC drugs, vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies. Mention everything, even ones you use infrequently”.14

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