Cardiovascular Disease

“Cardiovascular disease (CVD), also called heart
and circulatory disease, is an umbrella name for
conditions that affect your heart or circulation”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Umbrella include?

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

  • Cardiovascular Conditions
  • Cardiovascular Disease/s (CVD/CVDs)
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Diseases/Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels
  • Diseases/Disorders of the Heart and Circulatory System
  • Heart Disease/s
  • Heart and Circulatory Disease
  • Stroke

Cardiovascular Disease

What is cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

DotS the definition of CVD may vary. In Cardiovascular Heart Disease the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) definition is:

“Cardiovascular disease (CVD), also called heart and circulatory disease, is an umbrella name for conditions that affect your heart or circulation. These include high blood pressure, stroke and vascular dementia”.2

Cardiovascular Diseases

What are cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)?

DotS the definition of CVDs may vary. In Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs): What Are Cardiovascular Diseases? the World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition is:

“Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and they include:

  • Coronary heart disease – a disease of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle
  • Cerebrovascular disease – a disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain
  • Peripheral arterial disease – a disease of blood vessels supplying the arms and legs
  • Rheumatic heart disease – damage to the heart muscle and heart valves from rheumatic fever, caused by streptococcal bacteria
  • Congenital heart disease – birth defects that affect the normal development and functioning of the heart caused by malformations of the heart structure from birth; and
  • Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism – blood clots in the leg veins, which can dislodge and move to the heart and lungs”.3

Before Menopause

Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseBefore menopause do women have a lower risk of CVD than men?

In What Is Menopause? The Menopause Transition: Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause – Heart Health the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) note:

“Before menopause, women have a lower risk of heart disease than men. However, as women age and their oestrogen levels fall, their risk of cardiovascular disease increases”.4

After Menopause

After menopause can women have an increased risk of CVD?

The North American Menopause Society explain:

“Although many women think of heart disease as a man’s disease, the number one killer of women in North America is cardiovascular disease, that is, diseases of the heart and circulatory system. After age 55, more than half of all the deaths in women are caused by cardiovascular disease. Risk for this disease increases after menopause. Be sure to talk to your healthcare team about what your risks are and how you can reduce them”.5

Risk Factors

What are risk factors for CVD?

In Cardiovascular Heart Disease: What Increases My Risk of Cardiovascular Heart Disease? the BHF elaborate on:

“A risk factor is something that increases the chance of getting a condition. The more you have, the higher your chance of CVD. Even if you can’t change all your risk factors, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.

There are several risk factors for CVD, including:

  • Smoking
  • Stress
  • Alcohol
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol
  • Being physically inactive
  • Being overweight or obese
  • Diabetes
  • Family history of heart disease
  • Ethnic Background
  • Sex – men are more likely to get CVD earlier than women
  • Age – the older you are, the more likely you are to get CVD”.6

Prevention

Is CVD preventable?

In 8 Things You Can Do To Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke the American Heart Association explain and elaborate on:

  1. “Know your risk…
  2. Eat a healthy diet…
  3. Be physically active…
  4. Watch your weight…
  5. Live tobacco-free…
  6. Manage conditions…
  7. Take your medicine…
  8. Be a team player…”.7

In Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Does Menopause Increase A Woman’s Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke? the (United States) Go Red for Women elaborate on:

“Cardiovascular risk factors that every woman should know about include:

  • Age at the time of menopause…
  • The cause and timing of menopause…
  • Estrogen…
  • Hot flashes and night sweats…
  • Depression and sleep problems…
  • Increased visceral fat…
  • Cholesterol levels and metabolic syndrome risk…”.8

WISEWOMAN Program

What is the WISEWOMAN program?

Your Country may have a program similar to the (United States) WISEWOMAN Program. In WISEWOMAN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): What Is the WISEWOMAN Program? the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) elaborate on:

“WISEWOMAN extends preventive health services to achieve optimal cardiovascular health for participants of the CDC-funded National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). The program helps participants understand and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and benefit from early detection and treatment”.9

What services does the WISEWOMAN program fund?

The CDC explain:

“WISEWOMAN provides risk factor assessments, including blood pressure, diabetes, body mass index (BMI), and cholesterol screenings. The program also provides referrals to healthy behavior support services to reduce CVD risks through improved diet, physical activity, tobacco cessation, and medication adherence support. Local health departments, doctor’s offices, and community health centers provide these services”.10

Know Your Numbers

What numbers do women (and men) need to know?

In Know Your Numbers They Could Just Save Your Life Go Red for Women elaborate on:

“Talk to your healthcare provider today to learn about your Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and BMI (Body Mass Index). Your heart depends on it”.11

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have CVD or I have a family history of CVD?

If you think you have CVD or you have a family history of CVD, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this

On page seven in Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Go Red for Women elaborate on:

“Talk to your health care team about your risk factors and how to prevent cardiovascular disease before, during and after menopause”.12

Health Topics A-Z

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In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

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Links

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  1. 8 Things You Can Do To Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
  2. About Stroke
  3. Alcohol
  4. American Heart Association
  5. American Stroke Association
  6. Answers By Heart Fact Sheets: Cardiovascular Conditions
  7. Aspirin Use To Prevent Cardiovascular Disease US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
  8. BMS TV: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
  9. Cardiosmart.org [CardioSmart, American College of Cardiology
  10. Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs)
  11. Cardiovascular Health After Menopause Transition, Pregnancy Disorders, and Other Gynaecologic Conditions: A Consensus Document From European Cardiologists, Gynaecologists, and Endocrinologists
  12. Cardiovascular Health: Risks & Causes – What To Do Next?
  13. Cardiovascular Health: Symptoms of Heart Attack & Stroke In Women
  14. Cardiovascular Heart Disease
  15. Cardiovascular Heart Disease: What Increases My Risk of Cardiovascular Heart Disease?
  16. Chagas Disease
  17. Coronary Heart Disease: Women and Heart Disease
  18. Diabetes
  19. Diabetes and Heart Disease
  20. Different Heart Diseases
  21. Doctor Appointments: Questions To Ask Your Doctor
  22. Doing These 8 Things May Greatly Lower Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
  23. Family History
  24. Get Familiar With Signs of A Heart Attack or Stroke
  25. Getting Serious About Heart Health
  26. Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women, United States]
  27. Guidance on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  28. Healthy Body: Top 10 Healthy Heart Tips
  29. Healthy Diet
  30. Healthy Lifestyle
  31. Healthy Living
  32. Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms: Warnings Signs of Heart Attack, Stroke & Cardiac Arrest
  33. Heart Disease In African American Women
  34. Heart Disease and Stroke In Women
  35. Heart Disease: It’s Not Just for Men – Questions To Ask Your Doctor
  36. High Cholesterol – Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
  37. Hormone Therapy In Postmenopausal Persons: Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions
  38. How To Make Healthy Food and Healthy Lifestyle Choices Now
  39. How To Prevent Heart Disease After Menopause
  40. Know Your Numbers They Could Just Save Your Life
  41. Know Your Risk
  42. Learn & Prevent
  43. Life’s Essential 8
  44. Listen To Your Heart: Women and Heart Disease
  45. Making Mayo’s Recipes: Two Days’ Worth of Heart-Healthy Menus
  46. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Tips for Living Younger, Longer By Preventing Disease [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  47. Menopause and Cardiovascular Risk
  48. Menopause and Heart Disease
  49. Menopause and Women’s Health
  50. Menopause and Your Heart
  51. Million Hearts
  52. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cardiovascular Disease
  53. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Chelation for Coronary Heart Disease: What You Need To Know
  54. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  55. Numbers You Should Know for Your Heart: What To Ask Your Doctor
  56. OfficialGoRed4Women [Videos]
  57. Older Adults Could Lower the Risks To Their Heart and Brain 500 Steps At A Time
  58. People Who Follow These 8 Heart Health Metrics May Live Years Longer
  59. Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
  60. Q&A: Health Changes During Menopause Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risk
  61. Read My Lips
  62. Real Women
  63. Recipes [American Heart Association]
  64. Recipes [National Heart Foundation of Australia]
  65. Risk Factors
  66. Staying Active
  67. Stress and Heart Health
  68. Stroke
  69. Stroke Association [United Kingdom]
  70. Stroke Symptoms
  71. Stroke – Causes, Signs and Symptoms
  72. Symptoms of A Heart Attack and Stroke In Women
  73. Taking It To Heart: Addressing Cardiovascular Disease In Women
  74. The Connection Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risks
  75. The Women’s Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages
  76. Tobacco
  77. Top Health Checks for Women
  78. US Taskforce Advises Against Low Dose Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
  79. Video Series-2023: Menopause and Heart Disease
  80. Video: Leslie Cho, MD, Discusses CV Risks, Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  81. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Cardiovascular Disease In Women
  82. WISEWOMAN
  83. WISEWOMAN: WISEWOMAN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  84. Watch, Learn and Live: American Heart Association’s Interactive Cardiovascular Library
  85. Webinars: Previous – Cardiovascular Disease
  86. Webinars: Previous – Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease With MHT – Where Are We Now?
  87. Webinars: Previous – Reproductive Milestones Across the Lifespan and Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Women
  88. Webinars: Previous – The Heart of the Matter
  89. What Is A Stroke?
  90. What Is Cardiovascular Disease?
  91. What Is Cardiovascular Disease?
    Cardiovascular Disease
  92. What Is Cardiovascular Disease? What Can You Do To Lower Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
  93. Women & CVD
  94. World Heart Day [29 September]
  95. World Heart Federation
  96. World Menopause Day [18 October 2023]
  97. World Stroke Day [29 October]

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  2. Cardiovascular Heart Disease. Page Last Reviewed: October 2019. British Heart Foundation https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiovascular-heart-disease Accessed: 12 August 2024
  3. Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs): What Are Cardiovascular Diseases? 11 June 21. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds) Accessed: 12 August 2024
  4. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: Postmenopause – Heart Health. 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 Accessed: 12 August 2024
  5. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. Do I have to start worrying about heart disease? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 12 August 2024
  6. Cardiovascular Heart Disease: What Increases My Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases? Page Last Reviewed: October 2019. British Heart Foundation https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiovascular-heart-disease Accessed: 12 August 2024
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Menopause Skin Changes

“In menopause, skin quickly loses collagen.
Studies show that women’s skin loses about 30%
of its collagen during the first five years of menopause”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Skin Changes Umbrella include?

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

  • Acne
  • Dry Skin
  • Formication
  • Itchy Skin
  • Less Elastic or “Stretchy” Skin
  • Less Younger Looking Skin
  • Saggy Skin
  • Thinner Feeling Skin
  • Wrinkly Skin

Aging

Is there an association between aging and skin changes?

In Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What Can I Do About My Aging Skin? the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) explain:

“A. Aging skin undergoes loss of structural proteins (collagen) and elasticity, which creates sags and wrinkles. It also becomes less able to retain moisture, leading to increased dryness. Hormones play an important role in skin health. In particular, for women diminished levels of estrogen at menopause contribute to a decline in skin collagen and thickness”.2

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and skin changes?

Yes. In Caring for Your Skin In Menopause: Jowls, Slack Skin, and Wrinkles the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) elaborate on:

Menopause Skin Changes“In menopause, skin quickly loses collagen. Studies show that women’s skin loses about 30% of its collagen during the first five years of menopause. After that, the decline is more gradual. Women lose about 2% of their collagen ever year for the next 20 years.

As collagen diminishes, our skin loses it firmness and begins to sag. Jowls appear. Permanent lines run from the tip of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Wrinkles that used to appear only with a smile or frown become visible all the time.

Later, the tip of the nose dips. You may see pouches under your eyes.

Large pores also are due to lack of skin firmness”.3

Dry and Itching Skin

Is dry and itching skin one of the most common skin changes brought on by menopause?

In How Does Your Skin Change During Menopause the author elaborates on:

“One of the most common skin changes brought on by menopause is dry and itching skin. This is caused by the drop in estrogen that occurs in menopause. Estrogen acts as one of the skin’s natural hydration boosters as it facilitates the production of ceramides, natural hyaluronic acid, and sebum. In the absence of these substances, water easily evaporates from the skin, leaving it dry. Dry skin can then become irritated, causing itching”.4

In How Does Your Skin Change During Menopause the author also adds:

“Experts recommend that dryness and itching during menopause can be mitigated by avoiding products with soap, as soap dries the skin. They also recommend applying moisturizer to help the skin hold onto moisture”.5

Acne

Is there an association between acne and midlife?

In Caring for Your Skin In Menopause: Pimples and Other Types of Acne the AAD note:

“As levels of female hormones drop before and during menopause, some women develop teenage-like acne”.6

Are treatments for teenage acne too harsh?

In Caring for Your Skin In Menopause: Pimples and Other Types of Acne – What You Can Do the AAD explain:

“Because a woman’s skin is thinner and drier, treatments for teenage acne are often too harsh. Dermatologists recommend that you:

  • Wash acne-prone skin with a cleanser that contains salicylic acid. This helps unclog pores
  • Avoid acne products that dry your skin. Drying your skin can worsen acne
  • Make a dermatology appointment if you cannot get acne under control. A hormonal treatment may be necessary”.7

Formication

What is formication?

DotS the definition of formication may vary. The NAMS’s definition is:

“Formication. Irritating sensations to the skin, ranging from severe itching to phantom symptoms of “ants crawling on their skin” experienced by some perimenopausal women”.8

Sunlight

Is there an association between sunlight and skin changes?

In Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What Can I Do About My Aging Skin? the NAMS explain:

“Exposure to sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet (UV) light is another significant factor in skin changes. Long-term UV ray exposure causes negative effects on skin appearance, including lines, wrinkles, rough texture, and brown spots, to build up over time”.9

Skin Cancer

Is there an association between aging skin and skin cancer?

Yes. The NAMS note:

“Aging skin also is more prone to skin cancer. For this reason, use of a good sunscreen is essential. For optimal UV protection, women should use a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Ideally, it should be applied every day to exposed areas and reapplied every 2 to 3 hours during outdoor activities. Avoiding the sun during peak hours (11 am to 3 pm) and wearing a broad-brimmed hat and solar protective clothing are also advised. Avoid tanning to ensure healthier, more attractive skin—tanned skin means that skin is damaged”.10

Smoking

Is there an association between smoking and skin changes?

Yes. According to the NAMS:

“In smokers, the effects of aging are more pronounced, and long-time smokers have more skin damage. Maintaining skin health is one of several good reasons not to smoke or to quit smoking”.11

Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

What are some anti-aging skin care tips?

In Skin Care In Your 40s and 50s: How To Create An Anti-Aging Skin Care Plan the American Academy of Dermatology elaborate on:

“Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

  1. Protect your skin from the sun…
    • Seek shade…
    • Cover up in style…
    • Slather on the sunscreen every day before going outdoors…
  2. Forget about indoor tanning….
  3. Apply moisturizer everyday…
  4. Wash away dirt and grime twice a day…
  5. Stop smoking…
  6. Eat healthy foods…
  7. Get enough sleep…”.12

Products

What products provide skin benefits?

The NAMS explain:

“A moisturizer also can minimize water loss from the skin and make it appear more hydrated. Most cream-based moisturizers contain ingredients that boost the outer layer of the skin. Other components, such as hyaluronic acid and topical retinoids, have shown to provide skin benefits”.13

Health Care Provider

What if I have some skin changes I am concerned about, including down there?

If you have some skin changes you are concerned about – anywhere – it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this as soon as possible.

In How Does Your Skin Change During Menopause the author notes:

“Itching skin can also be an indicator of other problems such as iron deficiency and thyroid problems, for this reason, women are recommended to discuss these symptoms with their healthcare professional”.14

Health Topics A-Z

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Health Topics A-Z

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  6. Adult Female Acne: Why It Happens and the Emotional Toll
  7. Age Spots (Liver Spots)
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  11. Bags Under Eyes
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  13. Benefits of Ferulic Acid As Part of Your Skin Care Routine
  14. Best Face Forward: How To Choose an Acne Face Wash
  15. Best Ingredients and Products for Your Anti-Aging Skin Care Routine
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  22. Dermabrasion
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  24. Do Caffeinated Skin Care Products Work?
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  26. Does Preventative Botox Really Work?
  27. Don’t Put These 5 Things on Your Face
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  30. Dry Skin – Self-Care
  31. Eczema Before, During, and After Menopause
  32. Estriol 3% Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles: What the Studies Show
  33. Everything You Should Know About Collagen Peptides
  34. FDA Warns Against Using At-Home Chemical Peels, Cites Retailers
  35. Face Rolling: How To Do It and Its Many Benefits
  36. Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
  37. Facial Acids: Know What You Need In Your Skin Care Routine
  38. Have Crepey Skin? Here’s How You Can Address It
  39. Here’s How Menopause Affects Your Skin and Hair
  40. Here’s the Right Order To Apply Your Skin Care Products
  41. Home Remedies for Acne: Do They Work?
  42. How Does Your Skin Change During Menopause?
  43. How To Care for Your Skin As You Approach Menopause
  44. How To Get Rid of ‘Turkey Neck’
  45. How To Make Your Hands Look Younger
  46. How To Maximize Results From Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
  47. How To Select Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
  48. Is A Cosmetic Procedure Right for Me?
  49. Is Rosacea Causing Your Red, Irritated Face?
  50. Korean Skin Care Routines: What You Need To Know
  51. Laser Resurfacing
  52. Many Ways To Firm Sagging Skin
  53. Mayo Clinic Minute: Dermatologist Explains Light Therapy for Skin [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  54. Mayo Clinic Minute: Moisturizer Tips From A Dermatologist [+ Video]
  55. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Regenerating Damaged Skin [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  56. Melasma: What Are the Best Treatments?
  57. Menopausal Skin Changes
  58. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What Can I Do About My Aging Skin?
  59. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
  60. Menopause, Skin and Common Dermatoses. Part 2: Skin Disorders
  61. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  62. Micellar Water: What It Is and How To Use it
  63. Microdermobrasion
  64. Neck Wrinkles? Here’s What Can Help
  65. Peptides for Skin Care: Are They Worth It?
  66. Pointers With Portela: Effects of Hormone Changes on the Skin
  67. Puffy Eyes? How To Get Rid of Eye Bags
  68. Retinoid or Retinol?
  69. Should You Try These TikTok Skin Care Trends?
  70. Should You Use Coconut Oil on Your Skin?
  71. Skin Care In Your 40s and 50s [+ Video]: Anti-Aging Skin Care Plan
  72. Skin Care: 5 Tips for Healthy Skin
  73. Skin Facts! What You Need To Know About Skin Lightening Products
  74. Slugging: Does This Skin Care Trend Work?
  75. Sunscreen: How To Help Protect Your Skin From the Sun
  76. The Dangers of Hyaluron Pen Lip Fillers
  77. The Do’s and Don’ts of Botox® with Nicholas Sinclair, MD
  78. The Impact of Irritant Challenge on the Skin Barrier and Myeloid Resident Immune Cells In Post-Menopausal Women Is Modulated By Hormone Replacement Therapy
  79. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  80. Top 10 Skin Care Tips From A Dermatologist
  81. Top 6 Benefits of Niacinamide
  82. Treatments To Reduce Wrinkles
  83. Understanding Popular Skin Care Ingredients
  84. Vitamin E for Skin: What Does It Do?
  85. Webinars: Previous – Skin and Connective Tissue Ageing At the Time of the Menopause
  86. What Can Get Rid of Age Spots?
  87. What Do Ceramides Do for Your Skin?
  88. What Does Vitamin B5 Do for Your Hair and Skin?
  89. What Is Allantoin? And What Does It Do for Your Skin (and More)?
  90. What Is Face Tape and Does It Work?
  91. What Is Rosacea?
  92. What You Need To Know About Aging Skin
  93. Why Am I Getting Acne After Menopause?
  94. Why Do Women Get Chin Hair?
  95. Why Is Topical Vitamin C Important for Skin Health?
  96. Why Your Face Ages and What You Can Do
  97. Wrinkle Creams: Your Guide To Younger Looking Skin
  98. Wrinkle Remedies
  99. Wrinkles

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  8. Menopause Glossary: F – Formication. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-glossary#F Accessed: 12 August 2024
  9. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What Can I Do About My Aging Skin? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 12 August 2024
  10. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What Can I Do About My Aging Skin? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 12 August 2024
  11. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What Can I Do About My Aging Skin? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 12 August 2024
  12. Skin Care In Your 40s and 50s: Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips. American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/skin-care-in-your-40s-and-50s Accessed: 12 August 2024
  13. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What Can I Do About My Aging Skin? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 12 August 2024
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Heart Attack

“Women having a heart attack wait longer before
seeking help than men do — one reason women
tend to do worse after a heart attack than men”.1

Umbrella

What may the Heart Attack Umbrella include?

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

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Coronary Occlusion
  • Coronary Thrombosis
  • Heart Attack
  • Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Definition

What is a heart attack?

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

“A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced or blocked. The blockage is usually due to a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances in the heart (coronary) arteries”.2

Heart Attack or Cardiac Arrest

Is a heart attack the same as a cardiac arrest?

In Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Differences the American Heart Association (AHA) explain:

“People often use these terms interchangeably, but they’re not the same. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem”.3

Cause

What causes a heart attack?

In Heart Attack: Causes of A Heart Attack the British Heart Foundation (BHF) explain:

“Most heart attacks are caused by coronary heart disease (CHD)”.4

Women or Not

Heart Attack Heart AttackIn women, how common is a heart attack?

In Heart Attack Information for Women the [United States] Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH) elaborate on:

“Although women often think of heart attack as something that usually affects men, heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Every 100 seconds, a woman in the United States has a heart attack”.5

Minutes Matter

Do minutes matter?

Yes. The Heart Attack Information for Women the OWH explain:

“The good news is that if you get help quickly, treatment can save your life and prevent permanent damage to your heart muscle. Treatment works best if given within one hour of when heart attack symptoms begin”.6

The BHF also emphasize:

“A heart attack is a medical emergency and you should call” “for an ambulance immediately”.7

Minutes Matter Because

Why do minutes matter?

In Heart Attack Information for Women the OWH point out:

“Women having a heart attack wait longer before seeking help than men do — one reason women tend to do worse after a heart attack than men”.8

Risk Reduction

How can I reduce my risk of having a heart attack?

In Heart Attack: Reducing Your Risk of Having A Heart Attack the BHF explain:

“There are many things you can do to be healthier and reduce your risk, like:

  • Keeping active
  • Maintaining a healthy weight and diet…
  • Limiting how much alcohol you drink…
  • Stopping smoking and using other tobacco products
  • Controlling high blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels (if you have diabetes)”.9

Health Care Provider

What if I think I am at risk for a heart attack?

If you think you are at risk for a heart attack, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

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  6. BMS TV: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
  7. Can You Stop A Heart Attack Once It Starts?
  8. Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack
    Heart Attack
  9. Chest Pain
  10. Common Questions About Heart Attack Symptoms
  11. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Menopause and Heart Disease
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  13. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
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  20. Go Red for Women
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  37. Heart Attack Timing: Warning Signs [Video]
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  42. Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Differences?
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  44. Heart Attack: Prevention
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  50. Heart Attack: Symptoms of A Heart Attack
  51. Heart Disease
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  53. Heart Health Information In Your Language: Heart Attack Warning Signs Action Plans
  54. Heart Health Information In Your Language: Will You Recognise Your Heart Attack? Fact Sheet
  55. Heart Health for Women
  56. Heart-Healthy Eating
  57. Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Changes
  58. Heartburn or Heart Attack: When To Worry
  59. Heartburn or Heart Attack?
  60. How To Prevent A Heart Attack
  61. How To Prevent Heart Disease After Menopause
  62. How To Tell the Difference Between A Heart Attack and Panic Attack
  63. Ischemic Heart Disease: What Should Women Know?
  64. Just A Little Heart Attack [Video]
  65. Keep Your Heart Healthy
  66. Know Your Numbers They Could Just Save Your Life
  67. Know Your Risk
  68. Know the Symptoms
  69. Lifestyle Changes for Heart Attack Prevention
  70. Life’s Essential 8
  71. Make the Call. Don’t Miss A Beat. [Heart Attack Campaign for Women]
  72. Making Mayo’s Recipes: Two Days’ Worth of Heart-Healthy Menus
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  76. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-Care Steps Can Keep Your Heart Healthy During the Holidays
  77. Mayo Clinic Study Indicates Age Has Distinct Influences on Sex-Related Outcomes After Heart Attack
  78. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
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  80. Real Women
  81. Silent Heart Attack: What Are the Risks?
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  84. Symptoms of A Heart Attack
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  86. The Heart Truth
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  97. Womenheart.org [WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women With Heart Disease, United States]
  98. World Heart Day [29 September]
    Heart Attack
  99. World Menopause Day 2023
  100. World Menopause Day 2023: Patient Information Leaflet

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Empty Nest Syndrome

“Empty nest syndrome isn’t a clinical diagnosis. Instead,
it’s a phenomenon where parents experience feelings of
sadness and loss when the last child leaves home”.1

Umbrella

What may the Empty Nest Syndrome Umbrella include?

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

  • Empty Nest Syndrome
  • Midlife Empty Nest Syndrome

Definition

What is empty nest syndrome?

Depending on the Source (DotS) the definition of empty nest syndrome may vary. In 4 Tips for Enjoying Your Empty Nest the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:

“Empty nest syndrome isn’t a clinical diagnosis. Instead, it’s a phenomenon where parents experience feelings of sadness and loss when the last child leaves home”.2

In How To Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome: What Is Empty Nest Syndrome?, dated 14 August 2024, the (United States) Cleveland Clinic’s definition is:

“Empty nest syndrome is the complicated tangle of feelings parents experience when their children move out of the family home and begin their adult lives. It’s not a diagnosable mental health issue, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t real. All that emotional upheaval and anticipatory grief can have a big impact, from prompting a broader existential crisis to causing physical symptoms”.3

Age Group

What age group is empty nest syndrome associated with?

In Empty Nest Syndrome: What Age Group Is Empty Nest Associated With? the (United States) PsychCentral elaborate on:

“Parents and caregivers in the United States are usually between 40 and 60 years old when they begin empty nesting. Life events and stages, such as second marriages, late childbearing, or being grandparent caregivers, can affect when the syndrome starts.

Empty nest syndrome age may also be different in cultures and countries with varying child care arrangements”.4

Symptoms

What may be symptoms of empty nest syndrome?

In How To Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome: Symptoms the Cleveland Clinic explain:

Empty Nest Syndrome“Again, empty nest syndrome isn’t a diagnosable psychiatric condition, but Dr. Borland says people experiencing it tend to experience some or all of the following feelings:

  • Fear
  • Grief
  • Sadness
  • Guilt
  • Stress
  • Loneliness
  • Irritability
  • Emptiness
  • Powerlessness
  • Rejection
  • Apathy
  • Hopelessness

If these sound like symptoms of anxiety and depression, it’s because they are. Think of empty nest syndrome as a milder, situational version of these conditions. If these feelings intensify or seriously impact your daily life, you may be dealing with something more serious”.5

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and mental health?

In Menopause and Mental Health: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause the Australasian Menopause Society note:

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

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

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

The menopause transition is an ideal time to take stock of all aspects of your health and consider lifestyle and other changes so that you can live the healthiest possible lifestyle”.6

Coping

How can parents cope with empty nest syndrome?

In 4 Tips for Enjoying Your Empty Nest: Advice for the Transition the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Here are a few tips if you’re experiencing feelings of loss due to empty nest syndrome:

  • Accept the timing…
  • Keep in touch…
  • Seek support…
  • Stay positive…”.7

Benefits

What benefits may accompany an empty nest?

In 4 Tips for Enjoying Your Empty Nest: Benefits To Empty Nesters the Mayo Clinic explain:

“As hard as the change may be, having an empty nest can bring benefits to parents. Recent studies suggest that an empty nest might reduce work and family conflicts. Having an empty nest also gives parents a new opportunity to reconnect with each other, improve the quality of their marriage and rekindle interests with newfound time”.8

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have empty nest syndrome?

In How To Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome: When To Get Help the Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:

“Everybody’s empty nest journey looks a little bit different. And that’s OK. But it raises a question: How do you know when run-of-the-mill empty nest syndrome has graduated into something more serious? Dr. Borland recommends reaching out to your primary care physician or a mental health professional if you:

  • Don’t feel your symptoms are improving with time — or worry they’re getting worse
  • Experience anxiety, depression, stress or panic to a degree that interferes with your daily life
  • Experience mood swings, like crying without warning or becoming excessively angry
  • Isolate yourself from others or stop doing activities you enjoy
  • Have difficulty concentrating
  • Hear from concerned loved ones that they’ve noticed a change in your behavior
  • Feel you can’t experience happiness like you used to

It’s also important to keep tabs on your physical well-being. The following are good indicators you need additional support…

If you don’t already have a therapist, talk to your primary care provider about getting a referral. Also, consider availing yourself of resources like empty nest support groups and self-help books”.9

Health Topics A-Z

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  63. Moderate Exercise Linked To Lower Depression Risk
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  84. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson
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  86. The Exercise Effect
  87. Therapy Could Be Effective Treatment for Non-Physical Symptoms of Menopause
  88. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  89. Top Tips To Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
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  91. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  92. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
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  94. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: The Menopause Blues
  95. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
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  97. What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Menopause? And Which Can Hormone Therapy Treat?
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  99. What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
  100. What’s the Link Between the Menopause and Anxiety?

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World Menopause Day 2023

“The theme for
World Menopause Day 2023
is Cardiovascular Disease”.1

Umbrella

What may the World Menopause Day 2023 Umbrella include?

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

  • Menopause Awareness Day/Month
  • Menopause Day/Month
  • World Menopause Day/Month

World Menopause Day 2023

What is the theme for World Menopause Day (WMD) 2023?

In World Menopause Day 2023 the International Menopause Society (IMS) announced:

“The theme for World Menopause Day 2023 was Cardiovascular Disease”.2
World Menopause Day 2023

World Menopause Day

When is WMD?

In World Menopause Day 2023 the IMS explain:

“World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing”.3

World Menopause Month

What is World Menopause Month?

The IMS note:

“Since it is not always possible for local societies to arrange activities for this specific day, the IMS has now designated October as World Menopause Month. Local societies can also collaborate with other organizations working in the field of adult women’s health, such as societies for osteoporosis and breast cancer, to organize joint events. World Menopause Month can also be a call to implement policies that support research and treatment in the area of menopausal health”.4

Patient Information Leaflet

World Menopause Day 2023What do the IMS explain in their WMD 2023 Patient Information Leaflet about cardiovascular disease?

On page two in their Patient Information Leaflet – Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know the IMS explain:

“Breast cancer is often believed to be the number one cause of death and disability in women. In reality, it is cardiovascular disease. The number of cases of cardiovascular disease is high… and continuing to rise.

But by understanding more about the causes and impacts of cardiovascular disease, you can take steps to reduce your risk.

Here’s what every woman needs to know…”.5

Cardiovascular Diseases

What are cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)?

DotS the definition of CVDs may vary. In Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs): What Are Cardiovascular Diseases? the World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition is:

“Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and they include:

  • Coronary heart disease – a disease of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle
  • Cerebrovascular disease – a disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain
  • Peripheral arterial disease – a disease of blood vessels supplying the arms and legs
  • Rheumatic heart disease – damage to the heart muscle and heart valves from rheumatic fever, caused by streptococcal bacteria
  • Congenital heart disease – birth defects that affect the normal development and functioning of the heart caused by malformations of the heart structure from birth; and
  • Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism – blood clots in the leg veins, which can dislodge and move to the heart and lungs”.6

Health Topics A-Z

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  1. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  2. Aspirin Use To Prevent Cardiovascular Disease US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
  3. BMS TV
  4. BMS TV: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
  5. CVS Health Screenings
  6. Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Heart Attack Warning Signs In Women
  7. Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs)
  8. Cardiovascular Health
  9. Cardiovascular Health: Risks & Causes
  10. Cardiovascular Risks May Be Worse for Thinking, Memory Skills In Middle-Aged Women
  11. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Life Expectancy and Major Chronic Diseases
  12. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Menopause and Heart Disease
  13. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  14. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  15. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  16. Doing These 8 Things May Greatly Lower Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
  17. Dr Louise Newson: The Truth About the Menopause & HRT
  18. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  19. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  20. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  21. Flavonoids Are A Flavorful Way To Boost Heart and Brain Health
  22. Getting Serious About Heart Health
  23. Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women, United States]
  24. Guidance on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  25. Heart Health for Women
  26. Heart Palpitations
  27. Herheart.org
  28. Hot Flushes and Night Sweats Linked To 70 Per Cent Increase In Cardiovascular Disease
  29. How Menopause Impacts Your Health
  30. How To Prevent Heart Disease After Menopause
  31. Improving Heart Health At Midlife and Beyond Could Lower Future Risk of Stroke, Dementia
  32. Is Menopause Making Me Put on Weight? No, But It’s Complicated
  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. KnowDiabetesbyHeart
  35. Know Your Numbers
  36. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause: Cardiovascular Disease [Other Languages and Formats]
  37. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Only Happens In Your 50s] [Other Languages and Formats]
  38. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Myths] [Other Languages and Formats]
  39. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  40. Life Expectancy and Major Chronic Diseases
  41. Life Expectancy: Do We Have Control?
  42. Life’s Essential 8
  43. Mayo Clinic Minute: Are You Getting Enough Sleep for Your Best Heart Health? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  44. Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and the Heart Connection [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  45. Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs of Coronary Artery Disease, How To Reduce Your Risk [+ Video]
  46. Mayo Clinic Minute: What Women Need To Know About Stroke [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  47. Mayo Clinic Minute: Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms Vary [+ Video]
  48. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  49. Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Heart Disease and Stroke
  50. Menopause
  51. Menopause
  52. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  53. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  54. Menopause Mindfulness: Living Your Best Work-Life Through the Menopause Transition [Video]
  55. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  56. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated with Menopause and Midlife
  57. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause Wellness
  58. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  59. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  60. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  61. Menopause and Cardiovascular Risk
  62. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  63. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  64. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  65. Million Hearts
  66. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  67. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cardiovascular Disease
  68. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  69. No Time To Step Back: The Government’s Menopause Employment Champion [United Kingdom]
  70. People Who Follow These 8 Heart Health Metrics May Live Years Longer
  71. Perimenopause
  72. Perimenopause
  73. Q&A: Health Changes During Menopause Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risk
  74. Read My Lips
  75. Risk Factors
  76. Staying Healthy During and After Menopause
  77. Smokefreewomen [United States]
  78. Stroke
  79. Taking It To Heart: Addressing Cardiovascular Disease In Women
  80. The Connection Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risks
  81. The Heart Truth [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, United States]
  82. The Menopausal Transition Period and Cardiovascular Risk
  83. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  84. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  85. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  86. Video: Leslie Cho, MD, Discusses CV Risks, Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  87. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Cardiovascular Disease In 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: Heart Disease, Risk Factors of Developing Heart Disease, and Can I Take Hormones?
  90. Webinars: Previous – Cardiovascular Disease
  91. Webinars: Previous – Reproductive Milestones Across the Lifespan and Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Women
  92. What Is Cardiovascular Disease?
    World Menopause Day 2023
  93. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  94. World Heart Day [29 September]
  95. World Menopause Day 18 October 2023
  96. World Menopause Day 2023
  97. World Menopause Day 2023: Patient Information Leaflet – Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need To Know [Multiply Languages]
  98. World Menopause Day 2022
  99. World Stroke Day

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  2. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2023/ Accessed: 12 August 2024
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  6. Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs): What Are Cardiovascular Diseases? 11 June 2021. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds) Accessed: 12 August 2024
Topic Last Updated: 12 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 12 August 2024
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Menopause Mood Changes

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

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Mood Changes Umbrella include?

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

  • Menopause Mood Changes
  • Menopause Moodiness
  • Menopause Moods

Mood Changes

Is there an association between menopause and mood changes?

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

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

  • Irritability
  • Increased anger
  • Low mood
  • Depression and anxiety”.2

Perimenopause

Is there an association between perimenopause and anxiety?

In Menopause and Mental Health the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) note:

“While not a problem for everyone transitioning through menopause, the risk of mood changes and symptoms of depression and anxiety are higher during perimenopause, even in women without a history of major depression”.3

Depression

Does menopause cause depression?

According to the AMS:

“Depression is not more common at menopause than at other stages of life, but a past history of depression, particularly post-natal depression, and stress during the peri-menopause may make a woman more likely to succumb to mood problems”.4

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

“Research suggests that women are more likely to feel depressed during the menopause transition.

Women who have a history of depression or premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may be more likely to develop depression during this time”.5

On page one and two in Emotional Wellness In Menopause: What About Depression?, published date June 2023, the (British) Women’s Health Concern (WHC) elaborate on:

“Mood changes that can accompany menopause are distressing and need to be taken seriously. However, they are different from clinical depression where mood is very low and persistent. Menopause does increase a woman’s risk of developing depression, and if emotional and cognitive symptoms of menopause are ignored, they can develop into more serious depression. Don’t ignore how you feel and if you, or someone close to you, are suffering from depression please do speak to a healthcare professional. There is no shame seeking help”.6

Risk Factors

What may be some risk factors for depressive symptoms/disorders?

In Mood and the Menopause the AMS explain:

“Risk factors for depressive symptoms/disorders are multiple and include VMS, previous mood disorders including prior MDD, reproductive related mood disturbance (severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or postpartum depression), other health factors, psychological and socioeconomic factors, and hormonal changes such as variability in FSH and oestradiol”.7

What is VMS?

VMS can be an abbreviation for Vasomotor Symptoms.

What is MDD?

MDD can be an abbreviation for Major Depressive Disorder.

What is FSH?

FSH can be an abbreviation for Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).

Self Care

How can we look after our selves?

In Caring for Your Mental Health: About Self-Care the (United States) National Institute of Mental Health elaborate on:

“Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. This can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact.

Here are some self-care tips:

  • Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can boost your mood and improve your health. Small amounts of exercise add up, so don’t be discouraged if you can’t do 30 minutes at one time
  • Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated…
  • Make sleep a priority…
  • Try a relaxing activity…
  • Set goals and priorities…
  • Practice gratitude…
  • Focus on positivity…
  • Stay connected…”.8

In Looking After Yourself: Emotional Wellbeing the JH explain:

“There are many practical things you can do to look after your emotional wellbeing.

For example:

  • Talk to someone you trust about your feelings (e.g. your friend, family member, doctor or psychologist)
  • Keep a diary of your symptoms
  • Take time for yourself and do things you love doing
  • Get quality rest when you can
  • Do regular physical exercise, especially in a group or with friends
  • Practise relaxation techniques
  • Pay attention to your inner voice and practise using positive affirmations”.9

Online Resources, Programs, Apps and e-therapies

Are mental health online resources, programs, Apps and e-therapies available?

Depending on your Country, mental health online resources, programs,  Apps and e-therapies may be available.

Your health care provider or local community health center may know of your Country’s recommended mental health online resources, programs, Apps and e-therapies, similar to the (Australian) Government’s Head To Health.

Treatments

What treatments are available?

On page one in Emotional Wellness In Menopause: What Treatments Are Available? the WHC elaborate on:

“There is no one size fits all for women when it comes to managing physical or psychological symptoms of menopause, but a variety of treatments are available.

  • Anti-depressants can help with emotional and cognitive symptoms of the menopause. However, unless you have been diagnosed with depression, there are other treatments which may be more helpful and appropriate
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can help with many cognitive and emotional symptoms of menopause. HRT can also help improve quality of sleep. It’s useful to keep a record of symptoms to discuss with your HRT prescriber as this will help identify the best HRT regime for you
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other talking therapies can be hugely beneficial in dealing with some of the emotional symptoms of menopause. Even women who have never used therapies before and them helpful to navigate their menopause journey
  • Mindfulness and meditation are popular techniques to help relax and clear the mind – a very useful addition to managing some of the emotional and cognitive symptoms of menopause. Alongside restorative exercise such as yoga and Pilates, both body and mind can recover and heal”.10

Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Can menopausal hormone therapy help?

In Mood and the Menopause the AMS elaborate on:

“Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) may help women who have symptoms of low mood related to perimenopause or menopause. However, MHT is not currently recommended as a first line treatment for major depression. MHT may be of particular benefit for mood and sleep quality in women experiencing VMS and can be considered in combination with antidepressants”.11

Health Care Provider

What if I need help with my menopause mood?

In Looking After Yourself: Emotional Wellbeing – Talk To Your Doctor the JH encourage us to seek health:

“If you are experiencing strong emotions, anxiety or depression, see your doctor”.12

Health Topics A-Z

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  1. 10 Alcohol-Free Ways To Soothe Your Anxiety
  2. 4 Techniques for Practicing Self-Compassion
  3. 5 Steps To Mental Wellbeing
  4. 5 Ways To Cope With Menopausal Mood Swings
  5. 7 Ways To Boost Your Health By Practicing Gratitude
  6. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  7. Anxiety
  8. Anxiety vs. Depression: Which Do I Have (or Is It Both)?
  9. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  10. Boost Your Mood With Mind-Nourishing Food
  11. CBT Effective for Perimenopausal Vasomotor Symptoms, Sleep and Depression
  12. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  13. Curb Antidepressant Use: Perimenopausal Women May Benefit From HRT
  14. Menopause Mental HealthDeciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  15. Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)
  16. Depression In Women: 4 Things To Know
  17. Depression and the Menopause
  18. Diet and Mental Health
  19. Does Menopause Hormone Therapy Improve Symptoms of Depression? Findings From A Specialized Menopause Clinic
  20. Does Menopause Really Cause Depression
  21. Emotional Wellness In Menopause
  22. Facebook Live Event: The Menopause Transition and Depression
  23. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  24. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  25. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  26. First Symptoms of Menopause [Video]
  27. Help! I’m Too Tired To Exercise
  28. 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]
  29. How Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mental Health
  30. How To Choose the Best Mental Health App for You
  31. How To Manage Menopausal Insomnia [04 July 2024]
  32. How To Talk To Your Doctor About Midlife Brain Fog
  33. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!] [Other Languages and Formats]
  34. 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]
  35. 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]
  36. Looking After Yourself
  37. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  38. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  39. Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  40. Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing Nature for Mental, Physical Health [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  41. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Countdown To Control Anxiety
  42. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  43. Menopause
  44. Menopause
  45. Menopause Checklist Podcast: Episode 3: I’m Not Myself
  46. Menopause Depression: Under Recognised and Poorly Treated [Kulkarni, J. et al]
  47. Menopause Depression: Under Recognized and Poorly Treated [By Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and Dr Louise Newson, on behalf of all authors on article]
  48. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  49. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Relaxation Techniques
  50. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Menopause Mood Changes
  51. Menopause Mindfulness: A Personal Toolkit for Menopause Preparedness
  52. Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
  53. Menopause Mood ChangesMenopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  54. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  55. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  56. Menopause and Mental Health
  57. Menopause and Mental Health
  58. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  59. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  60. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  61. Mental Health
  62. MentalHealth.gov [National Institute of Mental Health, United States]
  63. Mentalhealth.org.uk [Mental Health Foundation, United Kingdom]
  64. Mood Changes During Perimenopause Are Real. Here’s What To Know
  65. Mood and the Menopause
  66. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  67. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Depression
  68. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  69. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  70. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  71. “Not feeling like myself” in perimenopause — what does it mean? Observations From the Women Living Better Survey
  72. PMD Awareness Month 2024 [April]
  73. Our Best Mental Health Tips – Backed By Research
  74. Perimenopause
  75. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  76. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
    Menopause Mental Health
  77. Promoting Good Mental Health Over the Menopause Transition
  78. R U OK? Day [12 September 2024, Australia]
    Menopause Mental Health
  79. SAMe
  80. Self-Help Tool: Menopause and Mental Wellbeing
  81. Should You Try An L-Tyrosine Supplement? A Look at Its Benefits and Side Effects
  82. Supporting A Loved One Through Menopause
  83. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson
  84. Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health
  85. Talking To Your GP About Your Mental Health
  86. The Risk of Depression In the Menopausal Stages: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  87. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  88. Therapy Could Be Effective Treatment for Non-Physical Symptoms of Menopause
  89. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  90. Top Tips To Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
  91. Types of Talking Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  92. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  93. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  94. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  95. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  96. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: The Menopause Blues
  97. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  98. What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
  99. When Depression Sneaks Up on Menopause
  100. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  101. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  102. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit

Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health. Last Updated: 21 April 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms Accessed: 11 August 2024
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  3. Menopause and Mental Health. Content Updated: February 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-and-mental-health Accessed: 11 August 2024
  4. What Is Menopause? Psychological Symptoms of Menopause. Content Created: May 2022. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/185-what-is-menopause Accessed: 11 August 2024
  5. Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health. Last Updated: 21 April 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms Accessed: 11 August 2024
  6. Emotional Wellness In Menopause: What About Depression? Published Dated: June 2023:1-2. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/menopause-wellness-hub/ Accessed: 11 August 2024
  7. Mood and the Menopause. Content Updated: 09 February 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/mood-and-the-menopause Accessed: 11 August 2024
  8. Caring for Your Mental Health: About Self-Care. Last Reviewed: February 2024. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health Accessed: 11 August 2024
  9. Looking After Yourself: Emotional Wellbeing. Last Updated: 26 July 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 11 August 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 15 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 11 August 2024

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Men’s Health

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

Men and Women

Men’s HealthWhat are some differences in men’s and women’s health issues?Men’s Health

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

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

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

Men’s Health

What are some associations between men and their health?

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

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

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

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

Biggest ThreatsMen’s Health

What are the biggest threats to men’s health?

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

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

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

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

Benign Prostate Enlargement

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Health Care Provider

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

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

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

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

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

Health Topics A-Z

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  1. 5 Steps To Mental Wellbeing
  2. Addressing Midlife Sexuality: From “Couplepause” to “Doublepause”
  3. Alcohol and Stress
  4. Are You Up To Date on Your Preventative Care?
  5. Belly Fat In Men: Why Weight Loss Matters
  6. Benign Prostate Enlargement
  7. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  8. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  9. ‘Blue Balls’: Facts and Fiction
  10. Breast Cancer In Men
  11. Cancer and Men
  12. Checkups, Screenings Are Key for Men’s Health
  13. Depression [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  14. Diabetes and Men
  15. Dietary Supplements for Erectile Dysfunction: A Natural Treatment for ED? [Erectile Dysfunction]
  16. Does Ejaculating Often Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer?
  17. EMAS Position Statement: Testosterone Replacement Therapy In Older Men
  18. Erectile Dysfunction
  19. Erectile Dysfunction: Nonoral Treatments
  20. Getting Help for Mental Health
  21. Goodhealthheroes.org.au [Good Health Heroes, Australia]
  22. Health Checkup
  23. Health Screenings for Men Ages 40 To 64
  24. Health Screenings for Men Over Age 65
  25. Healthymale.org.au [Healthy Male, Australia]
  26. Heart Disease: About Men and Heart Disease
  27. How Workplaces Can Improve Men’s Health
  28. Hypogonadism In Men
  29. International Men’s Day
  30. International Men’s Day: Healthy Men. Healthy World! [Australia]
  31. International Men’s Day: Zero Male Suicide
  32. International Men’s Day UK [United Kingdom]
  33. International Men’s Health Week [10-16 June 2024]
    Men’s Health
  34. Is Andropause the Same As ‘Male Menopause,’ and Should Men Worry?
  35. Is There Blood In Your Urine? What Men Need To Know
  36. Let’s Talk Low Libido
  37. Lifestyle Strategies To Help Prevent Natural Age-Related Decline In Testosterone
  38. Low Testosterone Treatments: What You Need To Know
  39. Male Baldness Is Often Trivialised – Our Research Shows It Should Be Taken Seriously
  40. Male Menopause: Myth or Reality?
  41. Mayo Clinic Minute: Can Lifestyle Changes Help With Enlarged Prostate? [+ Video]
  42. Mayo Clinic Minute: Dermatologist Discusses Male-Pattern Baldness [+ Video]
  43. Mayo Clinic Minute: Health Consequences of Obesity [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  44. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Low Testosterone Can Affect Men’s Health [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  45. Mayo Clinic Minute: Men Need To Take Melanoma Seriously [+ Video]
  46. Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing Nature for Mental, Physical Health [+ Video] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  47. Mayo Clinic Minute: What You Should Know About Prostate Cancer Screening [+ Video]
  48. Men Can Be Victims of Abuse, Too
  49. Men and Mental Health
  50. Men: Take Charge of Your Health
  51. Menshealthforum.org.uk [Men’s Health Forum, United Kingdom]
  52. Menshealthfoundation.ca [Canadian Men’s Health Foundation]
  53. Men’s Bladder and Bowel Conditions
  54. Men’s Health
  55. Men’s Health
  56. Men’s Health Month [June, United States]
  57. Men’s Health Month 2024 [June, United States]
  58. Men’s Health Network [United States]
  59. Men’s Health Week Te Wiki Hauora Tāne [New Zealand]
  60. Men’s Health Week [United Kingdom]
  61. Men’s Health Week [United States]
  62. Men’s Health: In-Depth – Belly Fat In Men: Why Weight Loss Matters
  63. Men’s Mental Health: 11 Tips for Taking Care of Your Whole Self
  64. Men’s Sexual Health
  65. Movember [Australia]
  66. Movember [United Kingdom]
  67. Movember [United States]
  68. Movember [Worldwide]
  69. Mpox (Monkeypox)
  70. Mpox [17 August 2024]
  71. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  72. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  73. Penis Health: Identify and Prevent Problems
  74. Physical Exams for Men: What To Expect
  75. Prostate Cancer
  76. Prostate Cancer Awareness
  77. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month [September]
  78. Prostate Cancer: Screening and Treatment Options [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network. Name Super/CG: Carlos Vargas, M.D/Radiation Oncology/Mayo Clinic]
  79. Mpox (Monkeypox)
  80. Mpox [17 August 2024]
  81. Prostate Cancer: Talk To Nathan
  82. Prostate Diseases
  83. Prostate Health Guide
  84. Prostate Health Guide: For Women
  85. R U OK? Day [12 September 2024, Australia]
  86. Science In 5: Episode #124 – Mpox: What You Need To Know [02 September 2024]
  87. Sexual Health: Expert Answers – Is Loss of Sex Drive Normal As A Man Gets Older?
  88. Sexual Health: In-Depth – Testosterone Therapy: Potential Benefits and Risks As You Age
  89. Should You Take A PSA Test for Prostate Cancer?
  90. Sildenafil [Viagra]
  91. Snoring
  92. The Dangers of Recreational Viagra
  93. The ‘Male Menopause’ – What You Need To Know
  94. Treating Sleep Apnea Made Easier: Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy
  95. Understanding Erectile Dysfunction [Podcast]
  96. Video: The Questions Men May Be Afraid To Ask Their Doctors
  97. What Does It Mean To Have An Enlarged Prostate? [+ Video]
  98. What Is Mpox? Know the Signs and Symptoms In Under 1 Minute
  99. Why Saw Palmetto Benefits Are Overstated
  100. Will I Benefit From Testosterone Therapy? [Video]

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  1. Men: Take Charge of Your Health – The Basics: Overview – How Can I Take Charge of My Health? Content Last Updated: 24 June 2024. MyHealthFinder https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/doctor-visits/regular-checkups/men-take-charge-your-health Accessed: 09 August 2024
  2. What Is Women’s Health Research? Office of Research on Women’s Health https://orwh.od.nih.gov/research/funded-research-and-programs/what-womens-health-research Accessed: 09 August 2024
  3. Men: Take Charge of Your Health – The Basics: Overview. Content Last Updated: 24 June 2024. MyHealthFinder https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/doctor-visits/regular-checkups/men-take-charge-your-health Accessed: 09 August 2024
  4. Men’s Health. 10 October 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/basics/mens-health/hlv-20049438 Accessed: 09 August 2024
  5. Men: Take Charge of Your Health – The Basics: Overview – How Can I Take Charge of My Health? Content Last Updated: 24 June 2024. MyHealthFinder https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/doctor-visits/regular-checkups/men-take-charge-your-health Accessed: 09 August 2024
Topic Last Updated: 06 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 09 August 2024

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Healthy Heart

“Start by learning important heart health terms,
numbers you should know,
and questions to ask your healthcare provider”.1

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What may the Healthy Heart Umbrella include?

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

  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Healthy Heart
  • Heart Disease Prevention
  • Heart Healthy Diet/Eating
  • Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Risk Factors

Is there an association between risk factors and a healthy heart?

In Listen To Your Heart: Women and Heart Disease – Tips for Living A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle the (United States) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) elaborate on:

“There are many things you can do to protect your heart! Start by learning important heart health terms, numbers you should know, and questions to ask your healthcare provider. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle can protect your heart at any age. Take one goal, or risk factor, at a time then address it by taking small steps. Involve friends and family to make your new activities more enjoyable. The bonus —you get to be accountable to someone who cares about you!”2

Know Your Numbers

What numbers do I need to know for a healthy heart?

In Know Your Numbers They Could Just Save Your Life Go Red for Women elaborate on:

“Talk to your healthcare provider today to learn about your Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and BMI (Body Mass Index). Your heart depends on it”.3

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with a healthy heart?

If you would like help with a healthy heart, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

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  1. 3 Supplements That May Harm Your Heart
  2. 5 Numbers Linked To Ideal Heart Health
  3. 5 Things Women Should Ask Their OB-GYN About Their Heart. Yes, the Heart.
  4. Be A Force for Change. Know the Signs. Get Your Heart Checked [+ Video]
  5. Calculate Your Heart Age
  6. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Menopause and Heart Disease
  7. DASH Eating Plan
  8. Diets Rich In Vitamin K Linked To Lower Heart Disease Risk
  9. Doing These 8 Things May Greatly Lower Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
  10. Double Up on the Guac? Those Avocados Are Good for Your Heart Health
  11. Downloadable Recipe Collections From Heart Foundation [Australia]
  12. FAQs: Heart Health for Women
  13. February Is American Heart Month
  14. Flavonoids Are A Flavorful Way To Boost Heart and Brain Health
  15. Flu Shots: Especially Important If You Have Heart Disease
  16. Foods To Help Improve Your Circulation
  17. Getting at the Heart of Needs in Women’s Heart Health
  18. Give Your Heart A Workout
  19. Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women, United States]
  20. Health Benefits of Resveratrol — And Should You Take It?
  21. Healthy Eating
  22. Healthy Eating To Protect Your Heart
  23. Healthy Lifestyle
  24. Heart Health Information In Your Language
  25. Heart Health and Aging
  26. Heart Health and Diet: How They’re Connected With Julia Zumpano, RD and Leslie Cho, MD
  27. Heart Health for Women [+ Video]
  28. Heart Health for Women: Download Heart Health for Women Fact Sheet In Other Languages
  29. Heart-Check Certified Recipes
  30. Heart-Healthy Diet: 8 Steps To Prevent Heart Disease
  31. Heart-Healthy Eating Plan
  32. Heart-Healthy Foods To Add To Your Grocery List
  33. Heart-Healthy Living: Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started
  34. Here’s How 10 Popular Diets Scored for Heart Health
  35. Here’s the Latest on Dietary Cholesterol and How It Fits In With A Healthy Diet
  36. Hormones and Heart Health: When To Get A Heart Check
  37. How Estrogen Supports Heart Health
  38. How Healthy Is Your Heart? Take This Quiz To Find Out
  39. How Making Your Heart Work Harder Makes It Stronger
  40. How To Follow A Heart-Healthy Diet
  41. How To Manage Heart and Stroke Risks Before, During and After Non-Heart Surgery
  42. How Weight Affects Your Heart
  43. Interval Training for Heart Health
  44. Is Caffeine A Friend or Foe?
  45. Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?
  46. Know Your Numbers
  47. Know Your Numbers: What Is Your Heart Rate?
  48. Healthy HeartKnow Your Risk
  49. Lifestyle Links To Heart Health Go Beyond Food, Exercise, Mayo Clinic Healthcare Expert Explains
  50. Life’s Essential 8
  51. Listen To Your Heart: Women and Heart Disease
  52. Little By Little: Small Changes Can Lead To Heart Health, Mayo Clinic Expert Says
  53. Looking After Your Heart
  54. Mayo Clinic Minute: Best Cooking Fats for Healthy Cholesterol Levels [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  55. Mayo Clinic Minute: Can Energy Drinks Cause Heart Issues? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  56. Mayo Clinic Minute: Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Disease Risk? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  57. Mayo Clinic Minute: Invest Now for Better Heart Health Later [+ Video]
  58. Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Your Exercise Program Heart-Healthy? [+ Video]
  59. Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and the Heart Connection [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  60. Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating Nutrition for Heart Health [+ Video]
  61. Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and Heart Disease [+ Video]
  62. Mayo Clinic Minute: Sleep and Heart Health [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  63. Mayo Clinic Minute: What To Do for A Healthier Heart [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  64. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Skipping Breakfast Can Be Bad for Your Heart [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  65. Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health
  66. Menopause and Heart Health
  67. Menopause and Heart Health – 4 Tips for A Healthy Heart While Your Body Is Changing
  68. Mental Health and Your Heart
  69. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: A Whole Person Focus on Heart Disease
  70. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cardiovascular Disease
  71. Numbers You Should Know for Your Heart: What To Ask Your Doctor
  72. Older Adults Could Lower the Risks To Their Heart and Brain 500 Steps At A Time
  73. Omega-6 Fatty Acids: Can They Cause Heart Disease?
  74. People Who Follow These 8 Heart Health Metrics May Live Years Longer
  75. Read My Lips
    Healthy Heart
  76. Red Wine and Resveratrol: Good for Your Heart?
  77. Science In 5: Episode #94 – Are You Consuming Too Much Salt?
  78. Shake It or Skip It? Here’s Expert Advice on Salt
  79. Smokefreewomen [United States]
  80. Symptoms That May Require A Consultation With A Cardiologist
  81. Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started! Fact Sheet
  82. Taking Action for Women’s Heart Health: An SWHR Advocacy Toolkit
  83. The Best (and Worst) Drinks for Heart Health
  84. The Best Bedtime for Heart Health?
  85. The Heart Truth
  86. The Link Between Mental Health and Heart Disease
  87. The Path To Better Heart Health May Start With Higher Levels of Well-Being
  88. Tips To Keep Stress From Hurting Your Heart
  89. Tips for Women To Prevent Heart Disease
  90. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Cardiovascular Disease In Women
  91. Vitamin D Supplements: Not A Quick Fix for Heart Disease
  92. Want To Check Your Heart Rate? Here’s How
  93. Webinars: Previous – Cardiovascular Disease
  94. What Goes Into A Mediterranean Diet, and How To Get Started
  95. What Is Meant By the Term Heart Age?
  96. What To Know About Berberine: Benefits, Uses and Side Effects
  97. What’s A Normal Heart Rate? And What Your Heart Rate Is Telling You
  98. Why Exercise Matters for Your Heart Health
  99. World Heart Day [29 September]
    Healthy Heart
  100. World Menopause Day: Patient Information Leaflet – Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need To Know [Multiply Languages]
  101. Healthy HeartYou’re Not A Polar Bear: The Plunge Into Cold Water Comes With Risks

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  1. Listen To Your Heart: Women and Heart Disease – Tips for Living A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle. Last Updated 11 April 2024. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/heart-truth/listen-to-your-heart Accessed: 09 August 2024
  2. Listen To Your Heart: Women and Heart Disease – Tips for Living A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle. Last Updated 11 April 2024. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/heart-truth/listen-to-your-heart Accessed: 09 August 2024
  3. Know Your Numbers They Could Just Save Your Life. Go Red for Women https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/know-your-risk/know-your-numbers Accessed: 09 August 2024
Topic Last Updated: 27 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 09 August 2024

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Physical Activity Health Benefits

“In adults, physical activity contributes to prevention
and management of noncommunicable diseases such as
cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes and…”.1

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What may the Physical Activity Health Benefits Umbrella include?

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

  • Active Living
  • Exercise
  • Fitness
  • Health
  • Health Benefits
  • Physical Activity

Definition

What is physical activity?

DotS the definition of physical activity may vary. In Physical Activity: Overview the World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition is:

“WHO defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity refers to all movement including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work or domestic activities”.2

Health Benefits

What is the association between health benefits and physical activity?

In Physical Activity: Key Facts the WHO explain:

  • “In adults, physical activity contributes to prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhances brain health, and can improve overall well-being”.3

In Exercise: Benefits of Exercise: Health Benefits the (United Kingdom) NHS elaborate on:

Physical Activity Health Benefits“It’s medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have lower risk of:

  • Coronary heart disease and stroke
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Bowel cancer
  • Breast cancer in women
  • Early death
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Hip fracture
  • Falls (among older adults)
  • Depression
  • Dementia”.4

In Physical Activity: Benefits of Staying Active the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“Regular exercise has many benefits. For example, it can help to:

  • Reduce your risk of physical health conditions (e.g. heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers)
  • Reduce your risk of falls
  • Reduce your stress and anxiety
  • Improve your sleep
  • Improve your concentration
  • Make you feel more energetic
  • Build social connections”.5

Breast Cancer

Is there an association between breast cancer and physical activity?

In Physical Activity and Cancer: What Is Known About the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Cancer Risk? the (United States) National Cancer Institute elaborate on:

  • “Breast cancer: Many studies have shown that physically active women have a lower risk of breast cancer than inactive women. In a 2016 meta-analysis that included 38 cohort studies, the most physically active women had a 12–21% lower risk of breast cancer than those who were least physically active. Physical activity has been associated with similar reductions in risk of breast cancer among both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Women who increase their physical activity after menopause may also have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who do not”.6

Mood

Is there an association between mood and physical activity?

In Depression: How Can I Take Care of Myself? the (United States) National Institute of Mental Health note:

  • “Try to get physical activity. Just 30 minutes a day of walking can boost your mood”.7

On page 56 in Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition: Chapter 4. Active Adults – Key Guidelines for Adults the (United States) Department of Health and Human Services explain:

“Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity also reduces feelings of anxiety and depression and improves sleep and quality of life. Even a single episode of physical activity provides temporary improvements in cognitive function and state anxiety”.8

Health Care Provider

What if I am going to start doing physical activity?

If you are going to start doing physical activity, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Physical Activity: Information – Getting Started the (United States) MedlinePlus note:

“IMPORTANT NOTE: Talk with your health care provider before starting an exercise program if:

  • You have diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or another long-term illness
  • You have obesity
  • You have not been very active lately
  • You get chest pains or shortness of breath when you are active”.9

In Fitness: In-Depth – Exercise: 7 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity – The Bottom Line on Exercise the (United States) Mayo Clinic caution:

“Remember to check with a health care professional before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have any concerns about your fitness or haven’t exercised for a long time. Also check with a health care professional if you have chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis”.10

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  1. 5 Surprising Benefits of Walking
  2. 7 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
  3. 8 Posture Exercises To Sit and Stand Straighter
  4. A Growing Understanding of the Link Between Movement and Health
  5. Be Physically Active
  6. Can Taking A Plunge In Icy Water After Your Workout Be Beneficial?
  7. Daily Food and Activity Diary
  8. Effect of Stress-Related Neural Pathways on the Cardiovascular Benefit of Physical Activity
  9. Eight Hours of Interval Sprinting Can Reverse Negative Effects of Menopause
  10. Exercise In Menopause
  11. Every Move Counts – Launch of the New WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviours
  12. Exercise
  13. Exercise Calorie Calculator
  14. Exercise To Prevent Heart Disease
  15. Exercise and Immunity
  16. Exercise and Physical Fitness
  17. Exercise and Stress: Get Moving To Manage Stress
  18. Exercise, Lifestyle, and Your Bones
  19. Exercise: Benefits of Exercise
  20. Exercise: Benefits of Exercise: What Counts? Keep Healthy With 150 Minutes of Exercise A Week [Video]
  21. Exercising In Short Bursts May Be As Good for Longevity As Doing It All At Once
  22. FAQs: Staying Active: Physical Activity and Exercise
  23. Fitness
  24. Fitness Basics
  25. Fitness Studio Exercise Videos
  26. Fitness and Exercise [Topics]
  27. Fitness: Basics – Fitness: Basics
  28. Fitness: In-Depth – 10,000 Steps A Day: Too Low? Too High?
  29. Fitness: In-Depth – Exercise: 7 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
  30. Get Active
  31. Get Happy: Why Exercise Can Lift Your Mood
  32. Get Moving: Key Takeaways From the New Physical Activity Guidelines
  33. Get Walking With This 12-Week Walking Schedule
  34. Get the Facts on Exercise and Chronic Disease
  35. Getting Active
  36. Getting Active
  37. Guide To Physical Activity
  38. Health Benefits of Cycling and Dos and Don’ts
  39. Healthy Weight and Growth: Physical Activity and Your Weight and Health
  40. Heart Health: Movement and Motivation
  41. How Exercise Can Lead To A Healthy Gut
  42. How To Measure Your Waist
  43. In the Loop: Exercise Doesn’t Have To Be “Exercise”
  44. May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month
  45. Mayo Clinic Minute: Aging and the Benefits of Exercising
  46. Mayo Clinic Minute: Updated Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Patient, Survivors
  47. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  48. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
  49. Menopause and Depression
  50. Midlife Weight Gain: What’s Really Going On
  51. Moveyourway [Move Your Way: Walk. Run. Dance. Play. What’s Your Move?]
  52. Overcoming Midlife Barriers To Exercise and Better Health
  53. Physical Activity
  54. Physical Activity
  55. Physical Activity
  56. Physical Activity
  57. Physical Activity
  58. Physical Activity
  59. Physical Activity Does More Than Help You Look Good
  60. Physical Activity and Cancer
  61. Physical Activity and Your Mental Health
  62. Physical Activity: Benefits of Staying Active
  63. Physical Activity: Measuring Physical Activity Intensity
  64. Physical Activity: Physical Activity Boosts Brain Health
  65. Physical Activity Basics: Adding Physical Activity As An Adult
  66. Physical Activity Basics: Adult Activity: An Overview
  67. Physical Activity Basics: Benefits of Physical Activity
  68. Physical Activity Basics: Health Benefits of Physical Activity
    Physical Activity Health Benefits
  69. Physical Activity Basics: Physical Activity Basics and Your Health
  70. Physical Activity Basics: Physical Activity and Cancer
  71. Physical Exercise
  72. Should You Try the 7-Minute Workout? [+ Video]
  73. Sleep, Food, Exercise, Stress: Why Working on One of These Can Improve the Others
  74. The 30-30-30 Method: How TikTok’s Latest Fitness Trend Could Help You Build Healthy Habits Into Your Day
  75. The Exercise Effect
  76. The Many Benefits of Resistance Training As You Age
  77. Tips for Getting More Active Minutes
  78. Upping Your Step Count, Even In Small Amounts, May Increase Life Span
  79. Walking
  80. What Is Slow Running and Does It Work?
  81. Why Exercise Matters for Your Heart Health
  82. Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Start Running After Middle Age

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  1. Physical Activity: Key Facts. 26 June 2024. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity Accessed: 09 August 2024
  2. Physical Activity: Overview. 26 June 2024. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity Accessed: 09 August 2024
  3. Physical Activity: Key Facts. 26 June 2024. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity Accessed: 09 August 2024
  4. Exercise: Benefits of Exercise: Health Benefits. Page Last Reviewed: 04 August 2021. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/#health-benefits Accessed: 09 August 2024
  5. Physical Activity: Benefits of Staying Active. Last Updated: 11 May 2024 | Last Revised: 02 February 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/healthy-ageing/physical-activity Accessed: 09 August 2024
  6. Physical Activity and Cancer: What Is Known About the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Cancer Risk? Reviewed: 10 February 2020. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/obesity/physical-activity-fact-sheet#q2 Accessed: 09 August 2024
  7. Depression: How Can I Take Care of Myself? Revised: 2024. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression Accessed: 09 August 2024
  8. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition: Chapter 4. Active Adults – Key Guidelines for Adults. 2018:56. Department of Health and Human Services https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/pdf/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf#page=55 Accessed: 09 August 2024
  9. Physical Activity: Information – Getting Started. Review Date: 27 April 2023. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001941.htm Accessed: 09 August 2024
  10. Fitness: In-Depth – Exercise: 7 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity – The Bottom Line on Exercise. 26 August 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389 Accessed: 09 August 2024
Topic Last Updated: 28 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 09 August 2024

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Complementary and Integrative Health and Menopause

“There are many alternative medicines that claim
to help ease the symptoms of menopause.
But few of them have been proved in studies”.1

Umbrella

What may the Complementary and Integrative Health and Menopause Umbrella include?

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

  • Acupuncture
  • Alternative Medicine Practices/Products/Remedies/Therapies/Treatments
  • Ayurveda/Ayurvedic Medicine
  • Bioidentical Hormone Therapy/Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Bioidentical Hormones
  • Chinese Medicine Remedies/Therapies/Treatments
  • Chiropractic
  • Complementary Health Practices/Products/Remedies/Therapies/Treatments
  • Complementary Medicine (CM)
  • Complementary Medicine Practices/Products/Remedies/Therapies/Treatments
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
  • Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH)
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Energy Medicine
  • Herbal Treatments
  • Homeopathy
  • Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative Health Care/Medicine
  • Manipulative and Body Based Therapies
  • Massage/Remedial Massage
  • Meditation
  • Menopause/Perimenopause/Postmenopause
  • Mind and Body Approaches/Practices/Therapies/Treatments
  • Mindfulness
  • Natural Approaches/Practices/Products/Remedies/Therapies/Treatments
  • Naturopathy
  • Non Mainstream Health Care
  • Nutrition/Nutritional/Dietary Approaches
  • Osteopathy
  • Prayer
  • Psychotherapy
  • Qi Gong
  • Reflexology
  • Reiki
  • Relaxation
  • Remedial Therapy
  • Spiritual Healing
  • Supplements
  • Tai Chi
  • Therapeutic Touch
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
  • Traditional Medicine
  • Yoga

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

What is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?

DotS the definition of CAM may vary. In Natural Therapies the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) definition is:

“‘Natural therapy’, ‘complementary therapy’, ‘complementary medicine’ and ‘alternative therapy’ do not all mean the same thing, but they describe therapies and approaches to health and healing that are not considered parts of conventional, evidence-based (Western) medicine. The common catch-all term for all of these is ‘complementary and alternative medicine’ (CAM)”.2

Complementary Health Approaches

Is there an association between complementary health approaches and menopause symptoms?

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment: Alternative Medicine, dated 07 August 2024, the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“There are many alternative medicines that claim to help ease the symptoms of menopause. But few of them have been proved in studies. Some complementary and alternative treatments that have been or are being studied include:

  • Plant Estrogens, also called phytoestrogens…
  • Bioidentical hormones…
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy…
  • Black Cohosh…
  • Yoga…
  • Acupuncture…
  • Hypnosis….

You may have heard of or tried other dietary supplements, such as red clover, kava, dong quai, DHEA, evening primrose oil and wild yam, a natural progesterone cream. There’s no scientific proof that they work. Some of these”.3

The NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms

What did the results include in The NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms, dated June 2023?

In The 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society: Results included:

“Results: Evidence-based review of the literature resulted in several nonhormone options for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms.

Recommended: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, clinical hypnosis, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors/ serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, gabapentin, fezolinetant (Level I); oxybutynin (Levels I-II); weight loss, stellate ganglion block (Levels II-III).

Not recommended: Paced respiration (Level I); supplements/herbal remedies (Levels I-II); cooling techniques, avoiding triggers, exercise, yoga, mindfulness-based intervention, relaxation, suvorexant, soy foods and soy extracts, soy metabolite equol, cannabinoids, acupuncture, calibration of neural oscillations (Level II); chiropractic interventions, clonidine; (Levels I-III); dietary modification and pregabalin (Level III)”.4

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Menopause Symptoms

What are some complementary health approaches for menopause symptoms?

On pages one and two in the Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause, first published online 10 June 2022, one of the recommendations is:

  • “Alternative therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy, may also improve hot flushes, nights sweats and other menopausal symptoms and can be considered in women who do not wish to take HRT or have contraindications to taking HRT”.5

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Considerations for All Women, published online 30 October 2023, the authors note:

“The importance of improving lifestyle factors such as good nutrition, being physically active, cessation of smoking, limiting alcohol and stress management should be highlighted, as healthy behaviors confer benefits to all women”.6

On pages two and three in Complementary & Alternative Therapies: Non Hormonal Treatments for Menopause Symptoms, reviewed November 2023, the (British) Women’s Health Concern (WHC) elaborate on:

Complementary and Integrative Health and Menopause

  • “Complementary and Alternative Treatments
    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)…
    • Herbal Treatments…
      • Black Cohosh…
      • St John’s Wort…
    • Isoflavones and Soya Products (Plant substances found in the diet including red clover supplements)…
    • Acupuncture…
  • Non Hormonal Prescribed Treatments…
    • Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRI) [fluoxetine, paroxetine, citalopram, sertraline]
    • Serotonin Noradrenaline Re-uptake Inhibitor/Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRI-SNRI) [venlafaxine]…
    • Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (Gabapentin) and pregabalin…
    • Clonidine
    • Oxybutinin…
  • Treatments for those who have had breast cancer…”.7

Herbal Medicine

Is there an association between herbal medicine and menopause symptoms?

In Menopause Management Options: Natural Therapies (Complementary Medicine and Therapies), last updated 08 May 2024, the JH explain:

“The types of herbs used to manage menopausal symptoms include: black cohosh, dong quai, evening primrose, hops, Korean ginseng, linseed (flaxseed), red clover, St John’s wort and wild yam. Some herbs are used more specifically for low sex drive (libido), such as tribulus, maca and horny goat weed, whereas others are more commonly used for insomnia, anxiety and fatigue, such as lemon balm, valerian and passionflower”.8

Black Cohosh

Is there an association between black cohosh and menopause symptoms?

In Black Cohosh: What Have We Learned?, last updated May 2020, the NCCIH elaborate on:

  • “Research suggests that certain black cohosh extracts and some combination products containing black cohosh may reduce some menopause symptoms. Most of the research has been on a single extract called Remifemin. Research on other black cohosh products has had inconsistent results. Guidelines released in 2015 indicate that there is a lack of consistent evidence for any benefit from black cohosh for menopause symptoms. But a 2017 review of recent research suggests that black cohosh extracts approved for treatment in Europe seem to decrease menopause symptoms”.9

Safe or Not

Are natural therapies safe?

On page one in Complementary & Alternative Therapies: Non Hormonal Treatments for Menopause Symptoms, reviewed November 2023, the (British) WHC note:

“One of the powerful messages coming from the NICE Guideline is that herbal remedies which are not regulated by a medicine authority should not be considered safe for all, as there is much variety in their effectiveness and potency and that there may be significant side effects or interactions. The same warning is given for compounded bioidentical hormone therapy which is also not regulated or subject to the same quality control as conventional HRT”.10

Healthy Lifestyle

Is there an association between implementing or maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the improvement of menopause symptoms?

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

  • “Women should be advised that implementing or maintaining a healthy lifestyle can improve menopause symptoms. A healthy diet (one low in saturated fat and salt and rich in calcium and vitamin D), stopping smoking, reducing alcohol intake and including regular exercise can be beneficial. Reducing caffeine intake may also improve symptoms”.11

Questions To Ask

What are some questions to ask health care providers about CIH?

The (United States) Endocrine Society’s Menopause Treatment: Questions For Your Healthcare Provider include:

  • “What do you think are possible triggers for my hot flashes?
  • Are there any lifestyle or dietary interventions that may diminish my symptoms?
  • Should I consider medication for treatment of my symptoms? Hormonal or non-hormonal?
  • If you are interested in hormonal therapy: Am I a good candidate for hormonal therapy, specifically are my cardiovascular and breast cancer risks low?
  • Which lifestyle changes can I make that will decrease my menopause symptoms without medicine?
  • Are there any alternative medicine treatments you would recommend I try for relief of my menopause symptoms?
  • Are there any alternative medicines I should not use because they could interfere with medicines I take?”12

Health Care Provider

What if I choose to use CIH?

If you choose to use CIH it may be in your best interest to also choose to talk with your health care providers about this.

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment: Alternative Medicine the Mayo Clinic explain

“Talk with your healthcare professional before taking any herbal or dietary supplements for menopause symptoms. The FDA does not oversee herbal products. Some can be harmful or affect other medicines you take, putting your health at risk”.13

What is the FDA?

FDA can be an abbreviation for the (United States) Food and Drug Administration.

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