Menopause

“Menopause is your final menstrual period.
If you haven’t had a period for 12 months,
you’ve reached menopause”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Umbrella include?

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

  • Change of Life
  • Early Menopause
  • Going Through the Menopause
  • Induced Menopause
  • Menopausal/Menopause Transition
  • Menopause
  • Natural Menopause
  • Perimenopause
  • Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause
  • Postmenopause
  • Premature Menopause
  • Second Half of Your Life
  • Surgical Menopause
  • The Change
  • The Change of Life
  • The Time of Life
  • The Menopause Years
  • The Menopause-Related Years
  • The Three Stages of Menopause
  • Turning St Catherine’s Corner

Definition

What is menopause?

DotS the definition of menopause may vary. In Menopause: How Menopause Occurs the World Health Organization’s definition is:

“Natural menopause is deemed to have occurred after 12 consecutive months without menstruation for which there is no other obvious physiological or pathological cause and in the absence of clinical intervention”.2

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions, published online 01 December 2023, the authors’ definition is:

“Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation in a non-hysterectomized woman. As many women may not be naturally menstruating when their menopause transition begins, for example due to hormonal contraception, having had an endometrial ablation or hysterectomy or pre-existing oligo-amenorrhea, a pragmatic definition of menopause is the permanent cessation of ovarian function”.3

On page four in Menopause Terminology: Glossary of Definitions – Menopause the definition used by the International Menopause Society is:

“Menopause – the last day of a woman’s last period ever”.4

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

“Menopause is your final menstrual period. If you haven’t had a period for 12 months, you’ve reached menopause”.5

Typical Age

What is the typical age at menopause?

In Optimising Health After Early Menopause: Summary, published 08 March 2024, the authors note:

“The typical age at menopause is 50–51 years in high-income countries. However, early menopause is common, with around 8% of women in high-income countries and 12% of women globally experiencing menopause between the ages of 40 years and 44 years. Menopause before age 40 years (premature ovarian insufficiency) affects an additional 2–4% of women”.6

Different Differences

Do all women experience the same menopause?

No. Menopause is not one-size-fits-all. Although all women have a FMP, different women experience different symptoms, at different times, in different ways, for different lengths of time, before and after their FMP.

In Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Menopause – Symptoms the (British) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guideline, the NICE elaborate on:



“Menopause affects every woman differently. You may have no symptoms at all, or they might be brief and short lived. For some women they are severe and distressing.

You can still get menopause symptoms if you have had a hysterectomy (an operation to remove your womb).

Other natural changes as you age can be intensified by menopause. For example, you may lose some muscle strength and have a higher risk of conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease”.7

Healthy Lifestyle

Can a healthy lifestyle improve menopause symptoms?

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:

  • “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”.8

Hormone Therapy

How effective is hormone therapy (HT) for the treatment of menopause symptoms?

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

“Hormone therapy is one of the most effective treatments available for bothersome hot flashes and night sweats. If hot flashes and night sweats are disrupting your daily activities and sleep, HT may improve sleep and fatigue, mood, ability to concentrate, and overall quality of life. Treatment of bothersome hot flashes and night sweats is the principal reason women use HT. Hormone therapy also treats vaginal dryness and painful sex associated with menopause. Hormone therapy keeps your bones strong by preserving bone density and decreasing your risk of osteoporosis and fractures. If preserving bone density is your only concern, and you do not have bothersome hot flashes, other treatments may be recommended instead of HT”.9

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my menopause?

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

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

“Talk to your doctor if you are worried about:

  • Irregular periods
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Bleeding after menopause
  • Increased premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms
  • Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, that interfere with your daily life”.10

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the (United States) Mayo Clinic encourage us to seek help:

“Before deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your healthcare professional about your choices and the risks and benefits of each. Review your choices yearly. Your needs and the treatment choices may change”.11

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  1. A Guide To Birth Control In Your 40s and 50s
  2. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  3. An Empowerment Model for Managing Menopause
  4. Ask Early Menopause [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  5. Autism and Menopause: Q&A With Rachel Moseley and Julie Turner-Cobb
  6. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  7. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  8. British Menopause Society Statement Published In Response To the BBC One Panorama Programme 30 September 2024 [01 October 2024]
  9. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  10. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Premature and Early Menopause
  11. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Menopause Experience
  12. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Healthcare Visit
  13. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  14. Diagnostic Tests for Menopause
  15. Does Having Hot Flashes Mean I’ve Started Menopause?
  16. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: How To Handle the Daily Practice Challenges When Prescribing Oral MHT (EN)
  17. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: How To Handle the Daily Practice Challenges When Prescribing Oral MHT (EN)
  18. FAQs: The Menopause Years
  19. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  20. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society]
  21. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  22. First Symptoms of Menopause
  23. Glossary of Terms
  24. Helping Women Prepare for Menopause
  25. 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]
  26. Hot Flashes, Anxiety and Menopause: What’s the Connection?
  27. How To Know If You Are In Menopause
  28. How To Manage Menopausal Insomnia
  29. Is Menopause Making Me Put on Weight? No, But It’s Complicated
  30. Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause
  31. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [Other Languages and Formats] [+ Video: Menopause]
  32. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms of Menopause [Other Languages and Formats] [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
  33. Living Well With MS and Menopause
  34. Management of Perimenopausal and Menopausal Symptoms
  35. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  36. Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  37. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  38. Menopause
  39. Menopause
  40. Menopause
  41. Menopause
  42. Menopause
  43. Menopause
  44. Menopause
  45. Menopause
  46. Menopause
  47. Menopause Checklist Podcast
  48. Menopause Glossary
  49. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Menopause
  50. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  51. Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
  52. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 1. What Is Menopause?
  53. Menopause 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 Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
  56. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  57. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  58. Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
  59. Menopause and ADHD: What Women Should Know About Diagnosis, Hormones, Symptoms, and Management
  60. Menopause and HRT: Fact and Fiction
  61. Menopause and MS [Multiply Sclerosis]
  62. Menopause and Mental Health
  63. Menopause – Multiply Languages
  64. Menopause: Definitions and Terms
  65. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Menopause [NICE Guideline]
  66. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  67. Menopause: How Your Body Changes and What You Can Do [+ Video]
  68. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP #256
  69. Menstrual Calendar
  70. Mood and the Menopause
  71. My Periods Have Changed. Is Menopause Around the Corner?
  72. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  73. Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help
  74. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  75. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  76. New Guide To Support Autistic Women Going Through the Menopause
  77. Normalising Menopause
  78. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  79. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
    Menopause
  80. Promoting Good Mental Health Over the Menopause Transition
  81. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
  82. The Impact of the Menopause
  83. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journal – Menopause 2024
  84. The Menopause Society Statement on Misinformation Surrounding Hormone Therapy
  85. Time for A Balanced Conversation About Menopause
  86. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  87. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  88. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  89. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  90. Webinars: Previous – Menopausal Migraines
  91. Webinars: Previous – Skin and Connective Tissue Ageing at the Time of the Menopause
  92. Whales Make Waves In the Quest To Discover Why Menopause Evolved
  93. What Causes Menopause?
  94. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  95. What Is Menopause?
  96. What Is Menopause?
  97. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  98. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  99. Why Is FSH Not Needed for Diagnosis of Menopause
  100. World Menopause Day [18 October 2024]
    Menopause

Sources

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Sources

  1. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: Menopause. Last Updated: 19 September 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause Accessed: 02 October 2024
  2. Menopause: How Menopause Occurs. 17 October 2022. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/menopause Accessed: 02 October 2024
  3. Davis, S. R., Taylor, S., Hemachandra, C., Magraith, K., Ebeling, P. R., Jane, F., and Islam, R. M. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions. Published Online: 01 December 2023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2023.2258783 Accessed: 02 October 2024
  4. Menopause Terminology: Glossary of Definitions – Menopause. Page 4. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMS-English-Factsheet-4-glossary.pdf Accessed: 02 October 2024
  5. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: Menopause. Last Updated: 19 September 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause Accessed: 02 October 2024
  6. Mishra, G. D., Davies, M. C., Hillman, S., Chung, H-F., Roy, S. and Hickey, M. Optimising Health After Early Menopause: Summary. Published: 05 March 2024. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)02800-3/fulltext Accessed: 02 October 2024
  7. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Menopause – Symptoms. Published Date: 12 November 2015. Last Updated: 05 December 2019. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23/ifp/chapter/Menopause Accessed: 02 October 2024
  8. Hamoda, H, Mukherjee, A, Morris, E, Baldeweg, S. E., Jayasena, C. N., Briggs, P, Moger, S. 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 2022:3-4. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20533691221104879 Accessed: 02 October 2024
  9. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use: Potential Benefits. 2022:1. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/professional/menonote-deciding-about-ht-2022.pdf Accessed: 02 October 2024
  10. What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor. Last Updated: 19 September 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause Accessed: 02 October 2024
  11. Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 07 August 2024. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353401 Accessed: 02 October 2024
Topic Last Updated: 02 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 02 October 2024

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European Menopause and Andropause Society

“…the European Menopause and Andropause Society
(EMAS) is the key international society promoting health
in women and men at midlife and beyond”.1

Umbrella

What may the European Menopause and Andropause Society include?

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

  • Andropause Society
  • Menopause Society

European Menopause and Andropause Society

What is the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS)?

The EMAS explain:

“With an active worldwide membership and over 40 affiliated societies, the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) is the key international society promoting health in women and men at midlife and beyond”.2

In About EMAS the EMAS also elaborate on:

“Since its creation in 1998, the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) has encouraged and stimulated excellence in health professionals and researchers through its journals, congresses, guidelines, schools, webinars, podcasts, website, and awareness activities”.3

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New or Updated

  1. About EMAS
  2. About EMAS: Affiliated Associations
  3. Australasian Menopause Society
  4. British Menopause Society
  5. Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS)
  6. EMAS Menopause In the Workplace
    European Menopause and Andropause Society
  7. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]
  8. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: How To Handle the Daily Practice Challenges When Prescribing Oral MHT (EN)
  9. EMAS Podcast Library
  10. EMAS Podcast Library: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding In Perimenopause – How To Manage It? (English Version)
  11. European Menopause and Andropause Society
  12. Guidelines and Education
  13. Guidelines and Education: EMAS Menopause Essentials
  14. Guidelines and Education: EMAS Position Statements
  15. International Menopause Society
  16. Menopause Society [formerly The North American Menopause Society]
  17. Menopause, Wellbeing and Health: A Care Pathway From the European Menopause and Andropause Society

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  1. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/ Accessed: 02 October 2024
  2. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/ Accessed: 02 October 2024
  3. About EMAS. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/about-emas/ Accessed: 02 October 2024
Topic Last Updated: 02 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 02 October 2024

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Menopause Fact Sheets

If you would like to find out what menopause fact sheets information is applicable to you, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Fact Sheets Umbrella include?

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

  • Factsheets/Fact Sheets
  • Information Sheets
  • MenoNotes

Date

What can it be important to be clear about with menopause fact sheets?

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

Intended Audience

What can it be important to be clear about with the intended audience of menopause fact sheets?

It can be important to be clear about the intended audience of all information including the intended audience of menopause fact sheets, because this information may be different for you in your country.

Note

What may menopause fact sheets note?

In Information Sheets the Australasian Menopause Society elaborate on:

“Note: Medical and scientific information provided and endorsed by the Australasian Menopause Society might not be relevant to a particular person’s circumstances and should always be discussed with that person’s own healthcare provider”.1

The (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health fact sheets may include:

“Disclaimer: This information does not replace medical advice. If you are worried about your health, talk to your doctor or healthcare team.

Menopause Fact SheetsWe write health information for people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. We use the term ‘women’, but we acknowledge that this term is not inclusive of all people who may use our content”.2

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to find out what menopause fact sheets information is applicable to me?

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

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New or Updated

  1. 10 Urdu Fact Sheets: Menopause Fact Sheet In Urdu
  2. Ask Early Menopause [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  3. Easy Read [Jean Hailes for Women’s Health]
  4. Educational Materials Foundation for Women’s Cancer, United States]
  5. Emotional Wellness In Menopause
  6. Epilepsy, the Menopause and HRT
  7. Exercise In Menopause
  8. Fact Sheets [Australasian Menopause Society]
  9. Fact Sheets [Jean Hailes for Women’s Health]
  10. Fact Sheets [Jean Hailes for Women’s Health]: Translated Fact Sheets In 19 Languages]
  11. Fact Sheets: SWAN Fact Sheets – Hojas de datos | 数据表 [Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation]
  12. For Women: Menopause Info [International Menopause Society]
  13. Guidelines and Education: #EMAS Menopause Essentials [European Menopause and Andropause Society]
  14. How To Know If You Are In Menopause
  15. Indigenous Resources [Australia]
  16. Information Sheets [Australasian Menopause Society]
  17. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health [Other Languages and Formats]
  18. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause
  19. MenoNotes [North American Menopause Society]
  20. Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  21. Menopause
  22. Menopause
  23. Menopause
  24. Menopause
  25. Menopause
  26. Menopause
  27. Menopause
  28. Menopause
  29. Menopause
  30. Menopause (Burmese) – သွေးဆုံးခြင်း
  31. Menopause (Chinese (Simplified) – 更年期／绝经
  32. Menopause (Greek) – Εμμηνόπαυση
  33. Menopause (Hindi) – रजोनिवृत्ति
  34. Menopause (Italian) – Menopausa
  35. Menopause (Karen) – ပိၥ်မုၣ်သွံၣ်ထံကတၢၢ်
  36. Menopause (Nuer) – Cuɔ̱ŋ riɛ̱m da̱pä
  37. Menopause (Portuguese) – Menopausa
  38. Menopause (Punjabi) – ਮਾਹਵਾਰੀ ਆਉਣਾ ਬੰਦ ਹੋਣਾ (ਮੇਨੋਪੌਜ਼)
  39. Menopause (Somali) – Joogsiga dhiigga caadada
  40. Menopause (Swahili) – Kukoma Hedhi
  41. Menopause (Tamil) – மெனோபாஸ்
  42. Menopause (Thai) – วัยหมดประจําเดือน
  43. Menopause (Turkish) – Menopoz
  44. Menopause (Vietnamese) – Mãn kinh
  45. Menopause Explained
  46. Menopause Fact Sheet: The Menopause
  47. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources
  48. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Menopause Fact Sheets
  49. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Menopause Fact Sheets
  50. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  51. Menopause Fact SheetsMenopause Wellness Hub
  52. Menopause and Mental Health
  53. Menopause and Mind Health
  54. Menopause and Sex
  55. Menopause and Weight
  56. Menopause and the Workplace
  57. Menopause the Change Booklet
  58. Menopause (Easy Read)
  59. Menopause [Ireland]
  60. Menopause – Information for Partners
  61. Menopause – Multiply Languages
  62. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions
  63. Nutrition In Menopause
  64. Perimenopause
  65. Perimenopause
  66. Perimenopause
  67. Postmenopause
  68. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  69. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
    Perimenopause Symptom Checklist
  70. Periods Information Hub
  71. Premature and Early Menopause
  72. The Menopause [Multiply Languages]
  73. Translated Fact Sheets [Jean Hailes for Women’s Health]
  74. WHC Factsheets and Other Helpful Resources: Menopause: Giving you Confidence for Understanding and Action [Women’s Health Concern, United Kingdom]
  75. Weight Gain and Menopause
  76. What Is Menopause?
  77. What Is Menopause?

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  1. Information Sheets. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets Accessed: 01 October 2024
  2. Menopause. Updated May 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/menopause Accessed: 01 October 2024
Topic Last Updated: 01 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 October 2024

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World Menopause Day

“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…”.1

Umbrella

What may the World Menopause Day Umbrella include?

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

  • World Menopause Day
  • World Menopause Month

World Menopause Day

When and what is World Menopause Day (WMD)?

In World Menopause Day the International Menopause Society (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. We encourage professionals and women to participate in this global awareness raising campaign by printing and sharing these materials, organising events to engage their communities, and sharing World Menopause Day social media posts”.2

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”.3

World Menopause Day 2024

What is the theme for WMD 2024?

In World Menopause Day the IMS announce:

“The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause Hormone Therapy”.4

World Menopause Day 2023

What was the theme for WMD 2023?

The theme for WMD 2023 was Cardiovascular Disease.

World Menopause Day 2022

What was the theme for WMD 2022?

The theme for WMD 2022 was Cognition and Mood.

World Menopause Day 2021

What was the theme for WMD 2021?

The theme for WMD 2021 was Bone Health.

World Menopause Day 2020

What was the theme for WMD 2020?

The theme for WMD 2020 was Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).

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  1. International Menopause Society
  2. International Menopause Society: For Women
  3. World Menopause Day
  4. World Menopause Day 2011
  5. World Menopause Day 2012
  6. World Menopause Day 2013
  7. World Menopause Day 2014
  8. World Menopause Day 2015
  9. World Menopause Day 2016
  10. World Menopause Day 2017
  11. World Menopause Day 2018
  12. World Menopause Day 2019
  13. World Menopause Day 2020
  14. World Menopause Day 2021
  15. World Menopause Day 2022
  16. World Menopause Day 2023

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  1. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 01 October 2024
  2. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 01 October 2024
  3. World Menopause Day 2014 – World Menopause Month. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/wmd-2014/ Accessed: 01 October 2024
  4. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 01 October 2024
Topic Last Updated: 01 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 October 2024

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Menopause In Multiply Languages

Menopause In Multiply Languages includes Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean and more…

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  • Menopause In Different/Many/Multiply/Other Languages
  • Menopause Information In Different/Many/Multiply/Other Languages
  • Menopause Multilingual Fact Sheets
  • Menopause Translations

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Menopause In Multiply Languages

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New or Updated

  1. 10 Urdu Fact Sheets: Menopause Fact Sheet In Urdu
  2. CAMS Menopause Hour: New Development In Menopausal Management Among Chinese Women [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies]
  3. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]
  4. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: How To Handle the Daily Practice Challenges When Prescribing Oral MHT (EN)
  5. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: How To Optimize the Benefits of Oral Combined MHT for Estrogen Deficiency Symptoms Treatment (EN)
  6. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Menopause Beyond Hot Flushes: How To Address Common Symptoms In the Asian Population? (CN) [Chinese]
  7. Fact Sheets: SWAN Fact Sheets – Hojas de datos | 数据表 [Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation]
  8. Health Information In Multiple Languages
  9. Health Translations
  10. Menopause In Multiply LanguagesKnowYourMenopause Poster Download [Dutch]
  11. KnowYourMenopause Poster Download [English]
  12. KnowYourMenopause Poster Download [French]
  13. KnowYourMenopause Poster Download [Gaelic]
  14. KnowYourMenopause Poster Download [German]
  15. KnowYourMenopause Poster Download [Polish]
  16. KnowYourMenopause Poster Download [Romanian]
  17. KnowYourMenopause Poster Download [Urdu]
  18. KnowYourMenopause Poster Download [Welsh]
  19. KnowYourMenopause Poster for People With Extra Learning Needs
  20. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  21. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  22. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) [+ Video: Is HRT Bad for You?] [Other Languages and Formats]
  23. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Myths] [Other Languages and Formats]
  24. 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]
  25. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and the Workplace [Other Languages and Formats]
  26. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Sexual Wellbeing, Intimacy and Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Is the End of Your Sex Life] [Other Languages and Formats]
  27. 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]
  28. 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]
  29. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Treating Menopause Symptoms [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP] [Other Languages and Formats]
  30. Leaflets: Contraception for Older Women [Multiply Languages]
  31. Menopause In Multiply LanguagesLeaflets: Menopause FAQ [Multiply Languages]
  32. Maori: Menopause What Are the Symptoms? Te ruahinetanga, he aha ngā tohu?
  33. Maori: What Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and Is It Safe?
  34. Menopause In Ethnic Minority Women [United Kingdom]
  35. Menopause (Burmese) – သွေးဆုံးခြင်း
  36. Menopause (Chinese Simplified) – 更年期／绝经
  37. Menopause (Greek) – Εμμηνόπαυση
  38. Menopause (Hindi) – रजोनिवृत्ति
  39. Menopause (Italian) – Menopausa
  40. Menopause (Karen) – ပိၥ်မုၣ်သွံၣ်ထံကတၢၢ်
  41. Menopause (Nuer) – Cuɔ̱ŋ riɛ̱m da̱pä
  42. Menopause (Portuguese) – Menopausa
  43. Menopause (Punjabi) – ਮਾਹਵਾਰੀ ਆਉਣਾ ਬੰਦ ਹੋਣਾ (ਮੇਨੋਪੌਜ਼)
  44. Menopause (Somali) – Joogsiga dhiigga caadada
  45. Menopause (Swahili) – Kukoma Hedhi
  46. Menopause (Tamil) – மெனோபாஸ்
  47. Menopause (Thai) – วัยหมดประจําเดือน
  48. Menopause (Turkish) – Menopoz
  49. Menopause (Vietnamese) – Mãn kinh
  50. Menopause – Multiply Languages
  51. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Arabic (العربية)
  52. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Chinese, Simplified (Mandarin Dialect) (简体中文)
  53. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Chinese, Traditional (Cantonese Dialect) (繁體中文)
  54. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – French (Français)
  55. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Hindi (हिन्दी)
  56. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Japanese (日本語)
  57. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Korean (한국어)
  58. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Nepali (नेपाली)
  59. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Russian (Русский)
  60. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Somali (Af-Soomaali)
  61. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Spanish (español)
  62. Menopause – Multiply Languages: Managing Menopause – Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
  63. Menopause: Download Menopause Fact Sheet In Other Languages [Food and Drug Administration Office of Women’s Health, United States]
  64. Menopausia
  65. Menopausia
  66. Other Languages and Formats [NHS Inform, Scotland]
  67. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  68. Publications In Other Languages: Women’s Health [Food and Administration Administration, United States]
  69. The Menopause [Multiply Languages]
  70. The Menopause [Multiply Languages]: Bulgarian
  71. The Menopause [Multiply Languages]: English
  72. The Menopause [Multiply Languages]: Lithuanian
  73. The Menopause [Multiply Languages]: Polish
  74. The Menopause [Multiply Languages]: Romanian
  75. The Menopause [Multiply Languages]: Spanish
  76. Translated Fact Sheets [Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, Australia]
  77. Translated Videos [Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, Australia]
  78. Translated Videos [Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, Australia]: Heavy Periods
  79. Translated Videos [Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, Australia]: How To Stay Healthy After Menopause
  80. Translating Health Information for Women
  81. Translations: Arabic – The Menopause [Topics]
  82. Translations: Chinese (Simplified) – The Menopause [Topics]
  83. Translations: Menopause (Arabic)
  84. Translations: Menopause (Chinese Simplified)
  85. Translations: Menopause (Punjabi)
  86. Translations: Menopause (Urdu)
  87. Translations: Polish – The Menopause [Topics]
  88. Translations: Punjabi – The Menopause [Topics]
  89. Translations: Urdu – The Menopause [Topics]
  90. Video Resource: Menopause and Health Living – How To Stay Healthy After Menopause? [Multiple Languages]
  91. Video Resource: Menopause and Health Living – What Is Early Menopause? [Multiple Languages]
  92. Video Resource: Menopause and Health Living – What Is the Menopause? [Multiple Languages]
  93. Videos and Podcasts: Menopause Explained – Cantonese – 廣州話
  94. Menopause In Multiply LanguagesVideos and Podcasts: Menopause Explained – Mandarin – 中国官话
  95. Videos and Podcasts: Menopause Explained – Vietnamese – Tiếng Việt
  96. Vietnamese: Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
  97. Vietnamese: What Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and Is It Safe?
  98. World Menopause Day [2023]: Patient Information Leaflet – Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need To Know [Multiply Languages]
  99. World Menopause Day [2023]: The IMS White Paper – Reproductive Milestones Across the Lifespan and Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Women [Multiply Languages]
  100. ¿Qué es la Menopausia?

Topic Last Updated: 02 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 October 2024
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Breast Cancer Awareness

“Breast awareness is important for women of all ages,
even if you’re having regular mammograms.
You don’t need to be an expert or…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Breast Cancer Awareness Umbrella include?

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

  • Breast Awareness
  • Breast Cancer Awareness
  • Breast Health
  • Breast Self-Exam
  • Breast Self-Examination

Breast Awareness

What is a breast awareness?

DotS the definition of breast awareness may vary. In Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Awareness Cancer Australia’s definition is:

“Breast awareness is important for women of all ages, even if you’re having regular mammograms.

You don’t need to be an expert or use a special technique to check your breasts. Take the time to get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts as part of everyday activities like showering, dressing, putting on body lotion or simply looking in the mirror. Knowing what is normal for you will help you to detect any new breast or nipple changes”.2

Breast Self-Exam

What is a breast self-exam?

DotS the definition of a breast self-exam may vary. In Breast Self-Exam for Breast Awareness: About – Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s elaborate on:

“A breast self-exam for breast awareness is a check of your breasts that you do on your own. To help increase your breast awareness, you use your eyes and hands to learn if there are any changes to the look and feel of your breasts”.3

Aging

Is there an association between aging and breast changes?

In Aging Changes In the Breast the (United States) MedlinePlus elaborate on:

“With age, a woman’s breasts lose fat, tissue, and mammary glands. Many of these changes are due to the decrease in the body’s production of estrogen that occurs at menopause. Without estrogen, the gland tissue shrinks, making the breasts smaller and less full. The connective tissue that supports the breasts becomes less elastic, so the breasts sag.

Changes also occur in the nipple. The area surrounding the nipple (the areola) becomes smaller and may nearly disappear. The nipple may also turn in slightly”.4

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and breast changes?

In Breast Health: Follow-Up After An Abnormal Mammogram: Breast Lumps and Changes During Your Lifetime the (United States) National Cancer Institute (NCI) explain:

  • “As you approach menopause, your hormone levels change. This can make your breasts feel tender, even when you are not having your period. Your breasts may also feel lumpier during menopause than they did before”.5

In Aging Changes In the Breast the MedlinePlus note:


Breast Cancer Awareness“Breast lumps are common around the time of menopause. These are usually noncancerous cysts. However, if you notice a lump, make an appointment with your health care provider, because breast cancer risk increases with age. Women should be aware of the benefits and limitations of breast self-exams. These exams do not always pick up early stages of breast cancer. Women should talk to their providers about regular physical examinations and mammogram to screen for breast cancer”.6

Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Is there an association between menopausal hormone therapy and dense breasts?

In Breast Health: Follow-Up After An Abnormal Mammogram: Breast Lumps and Changes During Your Lifetime the NCI clarify:

  • “If you are taking hormones (such as hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills, or injections), your breasts may become more dense. This can make a mammogram more difficult to interpret”.7

Health Care Provider

What are changes to look for?

In Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Awareness – Breast Awareness Cancer Australia explain:

“Breast changes to look out for include:

  • A new lump or lumpiness, especially if it’s only in one breast
  • A change in the size or shape of the breast
  • A change to the nipple, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion
  • A nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing
  • A change in the skin of the breast such as redness or dimpling
  • An unusual pain that doesn’t go away.

Nine out of ten breast changes aren’t due to cancer, but it’s important to see a doctor to be sure. If you find a breast change that is unusual for you, see your GP without delay”.8

Who is a GP?

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

Health Topics A-Z

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Health Topics A-Z

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New or Updated

  1. 6 Benefits of Breast Massage (and How To Get Started Today)
  2. 6 Ways To Boost Breast Health
  3. About Breast Cancer
    Breast Cancer Awareness
  4. About Breasts
  5. Aging Changes In the Breast
  6. Assessing Breast Cancer Risk
  7. BMS TV: HRT and Breast Cancer: Overall Risks and BenefitsBreast Cancer Awareness
  8. BMS TV: HRT and the Risk of Breast Cancer
  9. Be Breast Aware
  10. Beyond BRCA1/2: Pinpointing the Risk of Inherited Breast Cancer Genes
  11. Breast Awareness
  12. Breast Awareness: Know What To Look For
  13. Breast Awareness: Self Examination
  14. Breast Cancer
  15. Breast Cancer
  16. Breast Cancer Awareness
  17. Breast Cancer Awareness
  18. Breast Cancer Awareness Month [October, Australia]
  19. Breast Cancer Awareness Month [October, United Kingdom]
  20. Breast Cancer Awareness Month [October, United States]
  21. Breast Cancer Awareness: The Importance of Self Exams and Knowing Your Risk Factors
  22. Breast Cancer In Women
  23. Breast Cancer Risk Factors
  24. Breast Cancer Screening
  25. Breast Cancer Symptoms
  26. Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Awareness
  27. Breast Cancer: About Dense Breasts?
  28. Breast Cancer: About Mammograms
  29. Breast Cancer: Information In Other Languages
  30. Breast Cancer: What You Can Do
  31. Breast Care and Self-Care Examination
  32. Breast Cysts
  33. Breast Diseases
  34. Breast Enlargement (Implants)
  35. Breast Health
  36. Breast Health During Menopause
  37. Breast Implants
  38. Breast Implants: Saline vs. Silicone
  39. Breast Lump or Breast Changes: Early Evaluation Is Essential
  40. Breast Lumps
  41. Breast Lumps
  42. Breast Lumps and Benign (Not Cancer) Breast Conditions
  43. Breast Lumps: When To See A Doctor
  44. Breast Pain
  45. Breast Pain
  46. Breast Pain
  47. Breast Rashes
  48. Breast Self-Exam
  49. Breast Self-Exam
  50. Breast Self-Exam
  51. Breast Self-Exam for Breast Awareness
  52. Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
  53. Breastcancer.org
  54. Breastcancercare.org.uk
  55. Common Breast Conditions
  56. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
  57. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  58. Coppafeel.org [CoppaFeel! Breast Cancer Awareness, United Kingdom]
  59. Dense Breast Tissue: What It Means To Have Dense Breasts
  60. Dense Breasts
  61. Does Menopause Cause Breast Pain
  62. Familial Breast Cancer
  63. Fibrocystic Breasts
  64. Find It Early and Survive
  65. Five Ways To Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
  66. Genetic Testing To Learn About Your Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Questions for the Doctor
  67. How Should I Check My Breasts?
  68. How To Check Your Chest [+ Video]
  69. Infographic: Breast Cancer Risk – Tailoring Breast Cancer Screening To Each Woman’s Risk
  70. Is It Bad To Not Wear A Bra?
  71. Is There Any Connection Between Breast Implants and Cancer? And If So, How Serious Is the Risk?
  72. Know Your Normal
  73. Mammogram
  74. Mammograms
  75. Mammography Matters [+ Video]
  76. Many Women Don’t Think Breast Density Is Important Risk Factor
  77. Mayo Clinic Minute: Breast Health During Menopause
  78. Mayo Clinic Minute: Does Soy Increase Breast Cancer Risk? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  79. Mayo Clinic Minute: The Importance of Supplemental Screenings for Dense Breasts [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  80. Mayo Clinic Minute: What Does A Diagnosis of Dense Breasts Mean? [Video]
  81. Mayo Clinic Minute: What Is A Breast Medicine Specialist? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  82. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Breast Cancer Screening Is Important [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  83. Mayo Clinic Q and A: What Is Benign Breast Disease?
  84. Menopause and HRT
  85. Nationalbreastcancer.org [National Breast Cancer Foundation, United States]
  86. Non-Cancerous Breast Conditions
  87. Not All Lumps Are Breast Cancer: Benign Breast Disease
  88. Reducing Your Risk
  89. What Does A Diagnosis of Dense Breasts Mean?
  90. What Is Chasteberry, and What Can It Do?
  91. What To Know About Breast Implants
  92. When Is A Breast Lump More Than A Lump?

Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Awareness – Breast Awareness. Updated: 06 July 2023. Cancer Australia https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/cancer-types/breast-cancer/awareness/breast-cancer-awareness Accessed: 01 October 2024
  2. Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Awareness – Breast Awareness. Updated: 06 July 2023. Cancer Australia https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/cancer-types/breast-cancer/awareness/breast-cancer-awareness Accessed: 01 October 2024
  3. Breast Self-Exam for Breast Awareness: About – Overview. 24 July 2024. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/breast-exam/basics/definition/PRC-20020418 Accessed: 01 October 2024
  4. Aging Changes In the Breast. Review Date: 21 July 2022. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003999.htm Accessed: 01 October 2024
  5. Breast Health: Follow-Up After An Abnormal Mammogram: Breast Lumps and Changes During Your Lifetime. Updated: 02 March 2023. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/breast-changes Accessed: 01 October 2024
  6. Aging Changes In the Breast. Review Date: 21 July 2022. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003999.htm Accessed: 01 October 2024
  7. Breast Health: Follow-Up After An Abnormal Mammogram: Breast Lumps and Changes During Your Lifetime. Updated: 02 March 2023. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/breast-changes Accessed: 01 October 2024
  8. Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Awareness – Breast Awareness. Updated: 06 July 2023. Cancer Australia https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/cancer-types/breast-cancer/awareness/breast-cancer-awareness Accessed: 01 October 2024
Topic Last Updated: 01 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 October 2024

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Menopause Glossary

“If you would like help with menopause glossary terms,
it may be in your best interest to choose to
talk to your health care provider about this”. Meno Martha

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Glossary Umbrella include?

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

  • Glossary
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Menopause Definitions/Terms/Terminology
  • Menopause Glossary
  • Menopause Glossary of Terms
  • Menopause Terms

Menopause Glossary

What is the Menopause Society’s (formerly the North American Menopause Society) Menopause Definitions?

In Menopause Definitions the Menopause Society explain:


Menopause Glossary“The Menopause Society has compiled a comprehensive list of definitions for terminology related to menopause, perimenopause, and other terms relating to midlife women’s health issues”.1

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with some menopause glossary terms?

If you would like help with menopause glossary terms, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can clarify any terms and if they are applicable to you.

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Health Topics A-Z

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  1. Glossary of Terms
  2. Menopause Definitions
  3. Menopause Terminology: Glossary of Terms
  4. Menopause: Definitions and Terms

Sources

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You may find the Sources at:

Sources

  1. Menopause Definitions. Menopause Society https://menopause.org/patient-education/menopause-glossary Accessed: 01 October 2024
Topic Last Updated: 01 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 October 2024

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World Menopause Day 2024

“The theme for
World Menopause Day 2024
is Menopause Hormone Therapy”.1

Umbrella

What may the World Menopause Day 2024 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 2024

What is the theme for World Menopause Day (WMD) 2024?

In World Menopause Day the International Menopause Society (IMS) announce:

“The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause Hormone Therapy”.2

World Menopause Day

When is WMD?

In World Menopause Day 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 well being”.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

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to World Menopause Day 2024?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to World Menopause Day 2024?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

New or Updated

  1. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  2. AMS Statement 15 July 2024 [Australasian Menopause Society]
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS & WHC’s 2020 Recommendations on Hormone Replacement Therapy In Menopausal Women
  5. BMS Statement on Testosterone [26 July 2024]
  6. BMS TV: HRT and Bleeding
  7. BMS TV: HRT and Breast Cancer: Overall Risks and Benefits
  8. BMS TV: HRT and the Risk of Breast Cancer
  9. BMS TV: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  10. BMS TV: Testosterone Explained
  11. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  12. Black Menopausal Women Almost 5 Times Less Likely To Be on HRT Than White Women
  13. British Menopause Society Statement Published In Response To the BBC One Panorama Programme 30 September 2024 [01 September 2024]
  14. Can You Have HRT If You Are Overweight?
  15. Can You Have HRT With Uterine Fibroids
  16. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2022 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  17. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
  18. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Premature and Early Menopause
  19. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  20. Contraception for the Older Woman: Hormone Replacement Therapy
  21. Deciding About Hormone Therapy
  22. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  23. Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Cause Cancer?
  24. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Benefits of Oral Combined MHT for Estrogen Deficiency Symptoms Treatment (EN)
  25. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: How To Handle the Daily Practice Challenges When Prescribing Oral MHT (EN)
  26. Epilepsy the Menopause and HRT
  27. FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause
  28. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  29. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  30. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  31. From Cardiovascular Protection To Cardiovascular Risk: The Metamorphosis of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  32. Guidance on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  33. HRT
  34. HRT Questions Answered [04 October 2024]
  35. HRT – Types, Doses and Regimens
  36. HRT: Benefits and Risks
  37. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  38. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Benefits and Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  39. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Types of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  40. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen
  41. Hormone Therapy In Postmenopausal Persons: Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions
  42. Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
  43. 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]
  44. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  45. International Menopause Society
  46. International Menopause Society: For Women
  47. Is It Too Late To Start HRT?
  48. Joint BMS BSGE BGCS FSRH GIRFT and RCOG Guideline on Management of Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT
  49. Joint BMS FSRH RCGP RCOG SfE and RCN Women’s Health Forum Safety Alert
  50. 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
  51. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) [+ Video: Is HRT Bad for You?] [Other Languages and Formats]
  52. Management of Unscheduled Bleeding on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  53. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Coping With Menopause: Can Hormone Therapy Help?
  54. Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  55. Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk
  56. Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Venous Thromboembolism
  57. Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Heart Disease and Stroke
  58. Menopause
  59. Menopause Awareness Month: Support and Information for Women Struggling
  60. Menopause Hormone Therapy: Does It Cause Vaginal Bleeding?
  61. Menopause Management Options: Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
  62. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    World Menopause Day 2024
  63. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 3. The Risks & Benefits of HRT
  64. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 4. The Different Types of HRT
  65. Menopause and HRT
  66. Menopause and HRT: Fact and Fiction
  67. Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
  68. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  69. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245 [Video]
  70. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  71. Need Reliable and Accurate Information About the Menopause and HRT? Watch This!
  72. New Guide To Support Autistic Women Going Through the Menopause
  73. Ongoing Individualized Hormone Therapy Appears To Have No Age Limit
  74. Risks and Benefits of MHT
  75. The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  76. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
  77. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journals – Menopause 2024
  78. The Menopause Industry Uncovered [BBC One Panorama] [Video]
  79. The Menopause Society Statement on Misinformation Surrounding Hormone Therapy [September 2024]
    Hormone Therapy
  80. The Truth About Hormone Therapy for Menopause
  81. The Women’s Health Initiative Randomized Trials and Clinical Practice
  82. The Women’s Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages
  83. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause [Video]
  84. Type of Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Influence Cancer Risk
  85. Updated BMS Guidelines on Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT
  86. Vaginal Dryness
  87. Video: Leslie Cho, MD, Discusses CV Risks, Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  88. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause
  89. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: The Women’s Health Initiative – What Can We Believe?
  90. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  91. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  92. What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Menopause? And Which Can Hormone Therapy Treat?
  93. Which HRT Is Recommended If You Are Overweight?
  94. Women Aged Older Than 65 Years May Be Able To Safely Continue Taking Hormone Therapy
  95. Women’s Midlife Health Policy Institute (WMPHI) Releases New Report and Action Plan for October’s Menopause Awareness Month
  96. World Menopause Day
  97. World Menopause Day: Patient Leaflet
  98. World Menopause Day: The IMS White Paper: Menopause and MHT In 2024: Addressing the Key Controversies
  99. World Menopause Month
  100. World’s Experts In Menopause To Answer Your Questions

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 01 October 2024
  2. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 01 October 2024
  3. World Menopause Day 2014. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/wmd-2014/ Accessed: 01 October 2024
  4. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 01 October 2024

Topic Last Updated: 06 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 October 2024
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Hormone Therapy Videos

“If you would like to find out what information in hormone therapy videos is applicable to you, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care…”. Meno Martha

Umbrella

What may the Hormone Therapy Videos Umbrella include?

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

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Videos
  • Hormone Therapy (HT) Videos
  • Menopausal/Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) Videos
  • Videos
  • Webinars

Date

What can it be important to be clear about with hormone therapy (HT) information?

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

Symptoms or Chronic Conditions

What else can it be important to be clear about with HT information?


Hormone Therapy Videos

It can also be important to be clear about whether HT information is about the use of HT for the management of menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness; or for the prevention of chronic conditions such as bone fractures, dementia or heart disease.


Hormone Therapy Benefits and Risks

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to find out what information in hormone therapy videos is applicable to me?

If you would like to find out what information in hormone therapy videos is applicable to you, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

British Menopause Society

The British Menopause Society [BMS] have produced:

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

BMS TV

International Menopause Society

The International Menopause Society have produced:

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

Videos & Podcasts

Videos & Podcasts: Videos

Webinars 2024

Menopause Society

[formerly known as the North American Menopause Society]

The Menopause Society have produced:

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

Consumer Video and Podcast Series

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Hormone Therapy Videos?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Hormone Therapy Videos?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

New or Updated

  1. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  2. Askearlymenopause.org [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  3. BMS TV
  4. BMS TV: Bioidentical Hormones
  5. BMS TV: HRT and Bleeding
  6. BMS TV: HRT and Breast Cancer: Overall Risks and Benefits
  7. BMS TV: HRT and the Risk of Breast Cancer
  8. BMS TV: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  9. BMS TV: Testosterone Explained
  10. British Menopause Society Statement Published In Response To the BBC One Panorama Programme 30 September 2024 [01 October 2024]
  11. Can You Have HRT If You Are Overweight?
  12. Can You Have HRT With Uterine Fibroids
  13. Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy [Video]
  14. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2022 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  15. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2022 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  16. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
  17. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  18. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  19. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Premature and Early Menopause
  20. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – The Aging Transgender Woman and Hormone Therapy
  21. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Healthcare Visit
  22. Don’t Fear Hormone Therapy, but Prescribe It Correctly
  23. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]
  24. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: How To Handle the Daily Practice Challenges When Prescribing Oral MHT (EN)
  25. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: How To Optimize the Benefits of Oral Combined MHT for Estrogen Deficiency Symptoms Treatment (EN)
  26. Epilepsy, the Menopause and HRT
  27. Guidance on Menopausal Hormone Therapy [Video]
  28. HRT & Menopause Extra
  29. HRT Questions Answered
  30. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  31. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) With Dr Nicky Peel & Prof. David Armstrong
  32. 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]
  33. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  34. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  35. Is It Too Late To Start HRT? [Video]
  36. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  37. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) [+ Video: Is HRT Bad for You?] [Other Languages and Formats]
  38. 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]
  39. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video]
  40. Menopause Hormone Therapy and Complementary Alternative Medicine, Quality of Life, and Racial/Ethnic Differences: SWAN [Video]
  41. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  42. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 3. The Risks & Benefits of HRT
  43. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 4. The Different Types of HRT
  44. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  45. Menopause and HRT
  46. Menopause and HRT: Fact and Fiction
  47. Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
  48. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  49. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  50. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  51. Pre-Existing Conditions and Menopause
  52. Shedding Light on the Menopause Experience and Demystifying Treatment
  53. Starting and Stopping, Duration of Menopause Hormone Therapy Use
  54. The Menopause Industry Uncovered [Kirsty Wark, BBC One Panorama] [Video]
  55. The Truth About Hormone Therapy for Menopause
  56. The Menopause Society Statement on Misinformation Surrounding Hormone Therapy
    Hormone Therapy
  57. The Women’s Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages
  58. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  59. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [Video]
  60. Updated BMS Guidelines on Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT
  61. Video: Leslie Cho, MD, Discusses CV Risks, Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  62. Video: Newly Approved Nonhormonal Menopausal Therapy Effective for Those Avoiding HT
  63. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause
  64. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause : The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  65. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Heart Disease, Risk Factors of Developing Heart Disease, and Can I Take Hormones?
  66. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Prevention of Chronic Diseases In Women: Where Does MHT Fit In?
  67. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: The Women’s Health Initiative – What Can We Believe?
  68. Webinars: Previous – Clinical Climacteric Conundrums
  69. Webinars: Previous – Hormones and Stroke: An Update on Treatment and Risk
  70. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  71. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  72. Webinars: Previous – Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease With MHT: Where Are We Now?
  73. What Are the Benefits and Risks of HRT?
  74. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  75. Which HRT Is Recommended If You Are Overweight?
  76. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  77. World Menopause Day [18 October 2024]
  78. World Menopause Day [18 October 2024]
Topic Last Updated: 04 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 October 2024

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Vaginal Atrophy

“Vaginal atrophy is a condition where the lining of your
vagina gets drier and thinner. This results in itching,
burning and pain during sex, among other symptoms”.1

Umbrella

What may the Vaginal Atrophy Umbrella include?

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

  • Atrophic Vaginitis
  • Genital Atrophy
  • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
  • Urogenital Problems
  • Vaginal Atrophy
  • Vaginal Discomfort
  • Vaginal Dryness
  • Vaginal Symptoms
  • Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA)

Definition

What is vaginal atrophy?

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

“Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause”.2

The (United States) Cleveland Clinic’s definition is:

“Vaginal atrophy is a condition where the lining of your vagina gets drier and thinner. This results in itching, burning and pain during sex, among other symptoms. The condition also includes urinary tract problems such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) and urinary incontinence”.3

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

“Vaginal atrophy (or vulvovaginal atrophy) is the thinning of your vaginal lining and vulval skin, caused by a drop in oestrogen levels around the time of menopause. Reduced oestrogen levels also affect the tissues of the bladder, urethra (where wee comes out) and pelvic floor muscles”.4

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

What is the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)?

In Vaginal Atrophy: Overview – What Is Vaginal Atrophy? the Cleveland Clinic note:

“Recently, the term vaginal atrophy has been replaced with the newer term, genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). This new term helps describe not just the vaginal, but also the urinary symptoms that may occur as a result of low estrogen”.5

In Vaginal Atrophy: Overview the Mayo Clinic explain:

“For many women, vaginal atrophy not only makes intercourse painful but also leads to distressing urinary symptoms. Because the condition causes both vaginal and urinary symptoms, doctors use the term “genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)” to describe vaginal atrophy and its accompanying symptoms”.6

Common or Not

How common is vaginal atrophy?

In Vaginal Atrophy: What Is Vaginal Atrophy? the JH note:

Vaginal Atrophy“Vaginal atrophy affects about 40% of postmenopausal women – and the risk increases with age”.7

In Vaginal Atrophy: Overview – How Common Is Vaginal Atrophy? (GSM) the Cleveland Clinic note:

“At least half of women and people AFAB who enter menopause show signs and symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Vaginal dryness is typically the first indication that a person is developing vaginal atrophy”.8

Symptoms

What may be symptoms of vaginal atrophy?

In Vulvovaginal Atrophy the European Menopause and Andropause Society explain:

Vaginal Atrophy“Symptoms include:

  • Irritation
  • Burning
  • Itching
  • Chafing
  • Discomfort
  • Uncomfortable or even painful intercourse
  • Passing urine more frequently
  • More frequent urinary tract infections
  • Greater discomfort with cervical smear tests”.9

Cause

What causes vaginal atrophy?

In Vaginal Atrophy: Symptoms & Causes – Causes the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Genitourinary syndrome of menopause is caused by a decrease in estrogen production. Less estrogen makes your vaginal tissues thinner, drier, less elastic and more fragile”.10

Treatment

How can VVA be treated?

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

“You cannot reverse vaginal atrophy, but you can stop it from getting worse by seeking a diagnosis and starting treatment early. Research suggests that MHT eliminates vaginal atrophy symptoms in 75% of cases, while vaginal oestrogen therapy is effective in 80% to 90% of cases. Without treatment, vaginal atrophy may get worse over time”.11

On page one and two in Vaginal Dryness: Treatment Options the Menopause Society (formerly The North American Menopause Society) elaborate on:

  • “Nonhormone Remedies
    • Vaginal Lubricants…
    • Vaginal Moisturizers…
    • Regular Sexual Stimulation…
    • Expanding Your Views of Sexual Pleasure…
    • Vaginal Dilators…
    • Pelvic Floor Exercises…
  • Vaginal Hormone Therapy…
    • Low-dose local estrogen…
    • FDA-approved low-dose vaginal estrogen products…
    • Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA; Prasterone)
    • Low-dose vaginal estrogen or DHEA and a history breast or uterine cancer…
  • Systemic Estrogen Therapy
  • Other Therapies…
    • Ospemifene
    • Vaginal Laser Therapy…”.12

The Mayo Clinic also note:

“… make an appointment to see your doctor if you experience painful intercourse that’s not resolved by using a vaginal moisturizer (K-Y Liquibeads, Replens, Sliquid, others) or water-based lubricant (Astroglide, K-Y Jelly, Sliquid, others)”.13

Vaginal Estrogen

Can estrogen be placed directly into the vagina?

On page one in Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use published July 2022, the Menopause Society explain:

“If you are bothered only by vaginal dryness, you can use very low doses of estrogen placed directly into the vagina. These low doses generally do not raise blood estrogen levels above postmenopause levels and do not treat hot flashes. You do not need to take a progestogen when using only low doses of estrogen in the vagina. (The MenoNote “Vaginal Dryness” covers this topic in detail)”.14

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

  • “Low-dose and ultra-low dose vaginal oestrogen preparations can be taken by perimenopausal and menopausal women experiencing genitourinary symptoms and continued for as long as required. All vaginal oestrogen preparations have been shown to be effective in this context and there is no requirement to combine vaginal oestrogens with systemic progestogen treatment for endometrial protection, as low-dose and ultra-low dose vaginal oestrogen preparations do not result in significant systemic absorption or endometrial hyperplasia”.15

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Local Treatment of Urogenital Atrophy published December 2023, the authors note:

“Urogenital symptoms due to estrogen insufficiency are under-recognized and under-treated. These symptoms can be effectively treated with an array of local therapies including intravaginal estrogen preparations or DHEA (prasterone) and intravaginal moisturizers. Concurrent progestogen therapy is not required. Many women require local therapy, in addition to systemic MHT, to relieve urogenital symptoms. It is important patients understand that treatment needs to be ongoing and is not simply a short course of therapy”.16

Sexual Activity

May regular sexual activity help?

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

  • “Regular sexual activity (including masturbation) – to improve blood flow to your vagina, which can keep vaginal tissues elastic and flexible. Sexually active women report fewer symptoms of vaginal atrophy compared to women who don’t have regular sex”.17

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have vaginal atrophy?

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

In Vaginal Discomfort: Discomfort Not Directly Related To Menopause the NAMS elaborate on:

“Because vaginal discomfort can arise from so many different sources, persistent symptoms of dryness, irritation, burning, itchiness, or pain should be evaluated by a healthcare provider to determine their cause”.18

In Vaginal Atrophy: When To See Your Doctor the JH note:

“Many women have symptoms of vaginal atrophy (such as painful sex) but they don’t seek treatment because they feel embarrassed or think nothing can be done. It’s important to get the right diagnosis and treatment, so see your doctor if you have any symptoms”.19

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to the Vaginal Atrophy?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Vaginal Atrophy?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Vaginal Atrophy

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

New or Updated

  1. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  2. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  3. BMS TV: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  4. BMS TV: Urogenital Atrophy
  5. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  6. Caredownthere.com.au
  7. Could Altering Vaginal Microbiome Treat Vaginal Dryness and Painful Sex During Menopause?
  8. Could Chamomile Vaginal Gel Improve the Sexual Function of Postmenopausal Women
  9. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  10. Douching
  11. Endometrial Safety of Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogens
  12. Endometrial Safety of Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogens [Video]
  13. Estrogen (Vaginal Route): Description and Brand Names
  14. Experiencing Vaginal Dryness? Here’s What You Need to Know
  15. FAQs: Vulvovaginal Health
  16. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  17. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  18. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  19. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
  20. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and the False Promise of Vaginal Laser Therapy
  21. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen
  22. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen: About Vaginal Oestrogen
  23. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen: Common Questions About Vaginal Oestrogen
  24. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen: Side Effects of Vaginal Estrogen
  25. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  26. International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases: Patient Handouts
  27. International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health: Find A Provider
  28. 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
  29. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Sexual Wellbeing, Intimacy and Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Is the End of Your Sex Life]
  30. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms of Menopause [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
  31. 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]
  32. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  33. Lubricant Alternatives: What To Use and What To Avoid
  34. Management of Perimenopausal and Menopausal Symptoms
  35. Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Bladder, Vaginal and Vulval Problems
  36. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  37. Menopause
  38. Menopause
  39. Menopause Checklist Podcast: Episode 6: Hello Lubricant!
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