Hot Flushes Cool Tips

“Dressing in layers, reducing the temperature
in your home, using a fan and drinking cold beverages
can all be small ways to help with hot flashes”.1

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What may the Hot Flushes Cool Tips Umbrella include?

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

  • Hot Flashes/Flushes
  • Hot Flashes/Flushes Cool Tips
  • Tips for Dealing With Hot Flashes/Flushes

Triggers

What are some hot flush triggers to avoid?

In Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes (Without Hormones): Avoid Hot Flash Triggers the (United States) Breastcancer.org explain:

“Common hot flash triggers include:

  • “Alcohol and caffeine
  • Hot foods (temperature, spiciness, or both)
  • Hot weather
  • A warm room
  • Hot tubs, hot showers and saunas
  • Smoking”.2

Triggers Diary

Hot Flushes Cool TipsCan a hot flush triggers diary help?

In Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? the (United States) National Institute on Aging elaborate on:

“Try to take note of what triggers your hot flashes and how much they bother you. This can help you make better decisions about managing your symptoms”.3

Dressing

What are some cool tips for dressing?

In Hot Flashes: Are There Any Lifestyle Changes I Can Make To Help With Hot Flashes? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic include:

“Making small changes to your normal lifestyle can sometimes help limit the number and severity of your hot flashes. Dressing in layers, reducing the temperature in your home, using a fan and drinking cold beverages can all be small ways to help with hot flashes”.4

Stress

What are some cool tips for reducing stress?

In Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats – Reduce Stress the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) elaborate 0n:

“For some women, stressful situations can make hot flushes worse. Reducing stress and using mind-body techniques can help.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in managing hot flushes and night sweats. While CBT doesn’t usually reduce the frequency of hot flushes, it can reduce their impact.

There is some evidence that breathing and relaxation techniques can help you manage the impact of hot flushes.

Yoga has also been shown to be a safe and effective way to reduce menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes”.5

Other

What are some other cool tips?

In Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes (Without Hormones): Prepare for Hot Flashes, last updated on 10 May 2024, Breastcancer.org’s cool tips include:

Hot Flushes Cool Tips

  • “Dress in layers so you can peel off some of your clothing as you get warmer
  • Avoid wool, synthetics, and silk. Try to wear cotton, linen, and rayon instead
  • Avoid turtlenecks and instead stick to open-neck shirts
  • Keep ice water nearby so you can sip it to cool down
  • Lower the thermostat when you can. If you can’t be in an air-conditioned room, get a small fan — a handheld, battery-operated fan or even a paper fan can provide relief
  • Wear cotton pajamas or a nightgown to help wick away sweat. Your nightclothes are easier to change than the sheets
  • Use cotton sheets only, not synthetics
  • If you share a bed with a partner, consider getting a bigger bed if you can. You can have more space without completely changing your sleep routine
  • Take a cool shower before bed
  • Open the freezer door and let the cold air cool your face when a hot flash hits
  • During summer and when the humidity is high, use a dehumidifier
  • When it comes to multitasking, pace yourself”.6

Effective or Not

How effective are some hot flushes cool tips?

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Non-Hormonal Options With Evidence To Support Efficacy, published online 30 October 2023, the authors explain:

“While women are commonly told to avoid VMS triggers and dress in layers, there is no evidence that such advice is of value with respect to the severity or frequency of VMS. Activities such as yoga, mindfulness, relaxation and exercise have health benefits but have not been shown to be meaningful treatments for VMS. Similarly, nutritional supplements and botanicals have not been found to be more effective than placebo for moderately to severely bothersome VMS in robust clinical trials”.7

What is VMS?

VMS can be an abbreviation for Vasomotor Symptoms.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my hot flushes?

If you would like help with your hot flushes, 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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New or Updated

  1. Ask ACOG: What Can I Do To Help With Hot Flashes?
  2. Hot Flashes
  3. Hot Flashes
  4. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  5. How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night
  6. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Treating Menopause Symptoms
  7. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  8. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  9. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  10. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  11. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  12. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
  13. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Mindfulness & Wellbeing During the Menopause Transition
  14. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  15. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  16. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  17. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  18. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  19. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  20. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  21. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  22. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  23. Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes (Without Hormones)
  24. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  25. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  26. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  27. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  28. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  29. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  30. Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  31. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  32. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  33. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  34. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  35. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms

Sources

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  1. Hot Flashes: Are There Any Lifestyle Changes I Can Make To Help With Hot Flashes? Last Reviewed: 21 March 2022. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15223-hot-flashes Accessed: 30 May 2024
  2. Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes (Without Hormones): Avoid Hot Flash Triggers. Last Updated: 10 May 2024. Breastcancer.org https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/hot-flashes/natural-remedies Accessed: 30 May 2024
  3. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? Content Reviewed: 30 September 2021. National Institute on Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hot-flashes-what-can-i-do Accessed: 30 May 2024
  4. Hot Flashes: Are There Any Lifestyle Changes I Can Make To Help With Hot Flashes? Last Reviewed: 21 March 2022. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15223-hot-flashes Accessed: 30 May 2024
  5. Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats – Reduce Stress. Last Updated: 19 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/managing-your-symptoms Accessed: 30 May 2024
  6. Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes (Without Hormones): Prepare for Hot Flash Triggers. Last Updated: 10 May 2024. Breastcancer.org https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/hot-flashes/natural-remedies Accessed: 30 May 2024
  7. 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: Management – Non-Hormonal Options With Evidence To Support Efficacy. Published Online: 30 October 2023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2023.2258783 Accessed: 30 May 2024
Topic Last Updated: 30 May 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 30 May 2024

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Women’s Health Concern

“Women’s Health Concern (WHC), established in 1972
and the patient arm of the BMS since 2012. WHC provides
a confidential, independent service to advise, inform…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Women’s Health Concern Umbrella include?

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

  • British Menopause Society
  • Women’s Health Concern

Women’s Health Concern

What is the (British) Women’s Health Concern (WHC)?

The WHC explain:

Women’s Health Concern“Women’s Health Concern (WHC), established in 1972 and the patient arm of the BMS since 2012. WHC provides a confidential, independent service to advise, inform and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health”.2

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New or Updated

  1. Australasian Menopause Society
  2. BMS TV
  3. British Menopause Society
  4. Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS)
  5. International Menopause Society
  6. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health [Australia]
  7. Menopause In the Workplace
  8. Menopause Wellness Hub
  9. Menopause Society [formerly The North American Menopause Society]
  10. Office on Women’s Health [United States]
  11. WHC Factsheets and Other Helpful Resources
  12. WHC Factsheets and Other Helpful Resources: Menopause: Giving You Confidence for Understanding and Action

Sources

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  1. Women’s Health Concern: For Patients. Website Last Reviewed: May 2024. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/ Accessed: 29 May 2024
  2. Women’s Health Concern: For Patients. Website Last Reviewed: May 2024. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/ Accessed: 29 May 2024
Topic Last Updated: 29 May 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 29 May 2024

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Postmenopause Statistics

“In 2021, women aged 50 and over
accounted for 26% of all women and girls globally.
This was up from 22% 10 years earlier”.1

Umbrella

What may the Postmenopause Statistics Umbrella include?

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

  • After Menopause Statistics
  • Postmenopause Statistics

2020, Aged 50 and Over

In 2020, how many women were estimated to be aged 50 and over?

On page one in The Mediterranean Diet and Menopausal Health: An EMAS Position Statement – 1. Introduction, published 01 July 2020, the authors note:

“The United Nations has estimated that, worldwide, 985 million women in 2020 are aged 50 and over. The figure is expected to rise to 1.65 billion by 2050”.2

2021, Aged 50 and Over

In 2021, how many women were estimated to be aged 50 and over?

In Menopause: The Importance of Understanding Menopause, published 17 October 2022, the World Health Organization quotes the statistics:


Postmenopause“The global population of postmenopausal women is growing. In 2021, women aged 50 and over accounted for 26% of all women and girls globally. This was up from 22% 10 years earlier. Additionally, women are living longer. Globally, a woman aged 60 years in 2019 could expect to live on average another 21 years”.3

By 2025, Postmenopausal

By 2025, what is the the world population of postmenopausal women projected to be?

In Menopause-Like Symptoms May Strike Before the Menopause Transition, published 11 January 2023, the North American Menopause Society include:

“By 2025, an estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will be postmenopausal”.4

By 2030, Menopausal and Postmenopausal

By 2030, what is the the world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women projected to be?

In Lisa Health Launches Midday, An App Leveraging AI To Personalize the Menopause Journey, In Collaboration With Mayo Clinic, dated 19 July 2022, the author notes:

“By 2030, the world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is projected to increase to 1.2 billion, with 47 million new entrants each year”.5

United States

In the United States (US), how many women experience menopause each year?

In Research Explores the Impact of Menopause on Women’s Health and Aging, dated 22 May 2022, the (United States) National Institute of Aging note:

“More than 1 million women in the United States experience menopause each year”.6

In the US, how many women reach menopause daily?

In The Impact of Menopause on Women At Work: A Fireside Chat, dated 29 August 2023, the (United States) Society for Women’s Health Research include:

“An estimated 6,000 women in the United States reach menopause daily, with 51 being the average age”.7

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New or Updated

  1. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  2. Menopause
  3. Menopause
  4. Menopause-Like Symptoms May Strike Before the Menopause Transition
  5. Menopause: The Importance of Understanding Menopause
  6. Postmenopause
  7. Research Explores the Impact of Menopause on Women’s Health and Aging
  8. Stages of Menopause: Downloadable Resources – Stages of Menopause: Postmenopause
    Postmenopause Statistics
  9. The Mediterranean Diet and Menopausal Health: An EMAS Position Statement

Sources

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Sources

  1. Menopause: The Importance of Understanding Menopause. 17 October 2022. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/menopause Accessed: 29 May 2024
  2. Antonio Cano, et al., The Mediterranean Diet and Menopausal Health: An EMAS Position Statement Maturitas, 01 July 2020 https://www.emas-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/The-Mediterranean-diet-and-menopausal-health.pdf Accessed: 29 May 2024
  3. Menopause: The Importance of Understanding Menopause. 17 October 2022. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/menopause Accessed: 29 May 2024
  4. Menopause-Like Symptoms May Strike Before the Menopause Transition. 11 January 2023. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/press-release/late-reproductive-stage-symptoms-vs-menopause.pdf the Accessed: 29 May 2024
  5. Ford, T. R. Lisa Health Launches Midday, An App Leveraging AI To Personalize the Menopause Journey, In Collaboration With Mayo Clinic. 19 July 2022 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lisa-health-launches-midday-an-app-leveraging-ai-to-personalize-the-menopause-journey-in-collaboration-with-mayo-clinic/ Accessed: 29 May 2024
  6. Research Explores the Impact of Menopause on Women’s Health and Aging. 06 May 2022. National Institute of Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/research-explores-impact-menopause-womens-health-and-aging Accessed: 29 May 2024
  7. The Impact of Menopause on Women At Work: A Fireside Chat. 29 August 2023. Society for Women’s Health Research https://swhr.org/event/the-impact-of-menopause-on-women-at-work/ Accessed: 29 May 2024
Topic Last Updated: 27 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 29 May 2024

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Alcohol

“When it comes to alcohol,
if you don’t drink,
don’t start for health reasons”.1

Umbrella

What may the Alcohol Umbrella include?

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

  • Alcohol
  • Booze
  • Drug
  • Grog
  • Liquor

Healthy or Not

Is alcohol healthy?

In Nutrition and Healthy Eating: In-Depth – Alcohol: Weighing Risks and Potential Benefit – Deciding About Drinking the (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:

“In the past, moderate drinking was thought to be linked with a lower risk of dying from heart disease and possibly diabetes. After more analysis of the research, that doesn’t seem to be the case. In general, a healthy diet and physical activity have much greater health benefits than alcohol and have been more extensively studied”.2

Women and Alcohol

If women choose to drink alcohol, what does moderate drinking mean?

DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) this may vary. For the United States in Alcohol Use: Alcohol Use and Your Health – Understanding Alcohol Use: Moderate Alcohol Use the CDC’s definition is:

“Moderate drinking is having one drink or less in a day for women, or two drinks or less in a day for men”.3

For the United Kingdom (UK) in UK Low Risk Drinking Guidelines: Weekly Guidelines Drinkaware.co.uk elaborate on:

“The Chief Medical Officers’ guideline for both men and women are:

  • To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level it’s safest not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis
  • If you regularly drink as much as 14 units per week, it’s best to spread your drinking over three or more days…
  • The risk of developing a range of health problems (including cancers of the mouth, throat and breast) increases the more you drink on a regular basis…”.4

Standard Drink

What is a standard drink?

DotS and/or DotC the definition of a standard drink may vary. In the United States according to the (United States) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism:

“In the United States, one “standard” drink (or one alcoholic drink equivalent) contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in:

  • 12 ounces of regular beer, which is usually about 5% alcohol
  • 5 ounces of wine, which is typically about 12% alcohol
  • 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, which is about 40% alcohol”.5

Unit of Alcohol

What is a unit of alcohol?

DotS and/or DotC this may vary. In What Is An Alcohol Unit? What Is An Alcohol Unit? the UK according to Drinkaware.co.uk:

“One unit is 10ml (millilitres) or 8g (grams) of pure alcohol. Because alcoholic drinks come in different strengths and sizes, units are a way to tell how strong your drink is, which can also help you to make comparisons”.6

High Risk Drinking

What is high risk drinking?

DotS the definition of high risk drinking may vary. In Alcohol: What Is High Risk Drinking? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s definition is:

“Any amount of alcohol can have a negative effect on your health. High-risk drinking, including binge drinking (drinking five or more standard drinks in one sitting), can put your health at serious risk – even if you only do it once or twice per week”.7

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help to drink less or stop drinking?

If you would like help to drink less or stop drinking, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The JH note:

“If you or someone you know needs alcohol support, talk to your doctor. They will give you information and may recommend counselling, treatment and support programs”.8

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New or Updated

  1. A.A. Around the World [Alcoholics Anonymous]
  2. About Alcohol Awareness Week [July, United Kingdom]
    Alcohol
  3. Al-Anon Family Groups
  4. Alcohol
  5. Alcohol
  6. Alcohol
  7. Alcohol Calorie Calculator
  8. Alcoholic Drinks and Units
  9. Alcohol Intolerance
  10. Alcohol Misuse
  11. Alcohol Raises Heart Disease Risk, Particularly Among Women
  12. Alcohol Spending Calculator
  13. Alcohol Support
  14. Alcohol Support: Alcohol Units
  15. Alcohol Support: Calories In Alcohol
  16. Alcohol Support: Tips on Cutting Down
  17. Alcohol Use
  18. Alcohol Use Disorder
  19. Alcohol Use Disorder
  20. Alcohol Use and Cancer
  21. Alcohol Use and Your Health
  22. Alcohol Use: Weighing Risks and Benefits
  23. Alcohol and Breast Cancer
  24. Alcohol and Calories
  25. Alcohol and Cancer
  26. Alcohol and Cancer
  27. Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  28. Alcohol and Diabetes
  29. Alcohol and Diabetes
  30. Alcohol and Fitness
  31. Alcohol and Heart Disease
  32. Alcohol and Menopause: A Balancing Act
  33. Alcohol and Menopause: What Are the Risks? [+ Video]
  34. Alcohol and Mental Health
  35. Alcohol and Other Drugs
  36. Alcohol and Prescription Medication
  37. Alcohol and Sex
  38. Alcohol and Stress
  39. Alcohol and Women
  40. Alcohol and Your Body
  41. Alcohol and the Liver
  42. Alcohol-Free Drinks
  43. Alcoholandcancer.eu [Alcohol and Cancer, Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network (NordAN)]
  44. Alcoholchange.org.uk [Alcohol Change UK]
  45. Alcohol’s Health Effects: What You Need To Know
  46. Are Hangover Cures Urban Myths? Or Do Some Actually Work?
  47. Are You Addicted To Alcohol?
  48. Are You Drinking Too Much?
  49. Blackouts and Your Brain: How To Avoid Memory Loss
  50. Breast Cancer Prevention: It’s Never Too Late To Make Changes
  51. Can Coffee Help Cure A Hangover?
  52. Can I Drink Alcohol If I’m Taking Painkillers?
  53. Cocktail Content Calculator
  54. Drink Less, Be Your Best
  55. Drink-Refusal Skills: How To Say No To An Alcoholic Drink
  56. Drinkaware.co.uk [Drinkaware, United Kingdom]
  57. Drinking Less and the Benefits for Your Body
  58. Drinkwise.org.au [DrinkWise]
  59. Dry January
  60. Excessive Alcohol Use Is A Risk To Women’s Health
  61. FAQs: Alcohol and Women
  62. Facts About Alcohol
  63. Framingham Heart Study
  64. Hellosundaymorning.org [Hello Sunday Morning]
  65. Here’s Why Day Drinking Feels Different
  66. How Alcohol Affects Relationships
  67. How Alcohol Affects Your Appearance
  68. How Alcohol Affects Your Brain | Akhil Anand, MD [Video]
  69. How Alcohol Affects Your Body
  70. How Alcohol Affects Your Heart
  71. How Is Your Drinking Affecting You?
  72. How Long Does Alcohol Stay In Your System?
  73. How To Cut Down on Alcohol At Home
  74. How To Get Things Back on Track After A Slip-Up
  75. Is A.A. for You? [Alcoholics Anonymous]
  76. Is Alcohol Affecting Your Sex Life?
  77. Limit Alcohol Consumption
  78. Low Alcohol Drinks
  79. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Alcohol and Menopause Can Be A Dangerous Mix [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  80. NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator: Find Your Way To Quality Alcohol Treatment [National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, United States]
  81. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism [United States]
  82. Need Help With A Drinking Problem?
  83. Neurodiversity and Alcohol
  84. Nutrition and Healthy Eating: In-Depth – Alcohol: Weighing Risks and Potential Benefits
  85. Reduce the Amount You and Your Partner Drink
  86. Rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov [Rethinking Drinking]
  87. Samhsa.gov [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]
  88. Supporting Your Partner or Loved One
  89. The High Cost of Alcohol To Your Health
  90. The Risks of Drinking Too Much
  91. The Role Alcohol Plays In New Cancer Cases – Landmark New Report
  92. Tips for Cutting Down
  93. Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder
  94. Unit & Calorie Calculator
  95. What Does Alcohol Do To Your Body? 9 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health
  96. What Is An Alcohol Unit?
  97. Why You Should Avoid Alcohol on Antibiotics
  98. Why Your Face Gets Beet Red When You Drink
  99. Women and Alcohol
  100. Worried About Someone Else’s Drinking?

Sources

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Sources

  1. Nutrition and Healthy Eating: In-Depth – Alcohol: Weighing Risks and Potential Benefit – Deciding About Drinking. 20 January 2024. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551 Accessed: 28 May 2024
  2. Nutrition and Healthy Eating: In-Depth – Alcohol: Weighing Risks and Potential Benefit – Deciding About Drinking. 20 January 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551 Accessed: 28 May 2024
  3. Alcohol Use: Alcohol Use and Your Health – Understanding Alcohol Use: Moderate Alcohol Use. 15 May 2024. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/about-alcohol-use/index.html Accessed: 28 May 2024
  4. UK Low Risk Drinking Guidelines: Weekly Guidelines. Last Reviewed: 30 June 2022. Drinkaware.co.uk https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/alcoholic-drinks-and-units/low-risk-drinking-guidelines Accessed: 28 May 2024
  5. What Is A Standard Drink? National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/what-standard-drink Accessed: 28 May 2024
  6. What Is An Alcohol Unit? What Is An Alcohol Unit? Last Reviewed: 08 March 2023. Drinkaware.co.uk https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/alcohol-facts/alcoholic-drinks-units/what-is-an-alcohol-unit/ Accessed: 28 May 2024
  7. Alcohol: What Is High Risk Drinking? Last Updated: 12 February 2024 | Last Reviewed: 23 January 2024. Jean Hailes https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/healthy-living/alcohol#what-is-high-risk-drinking Accessed: 28 May 2024
  8. Alcohol: Where To Get Help. Last Updated: 12 February 2024 | Last Reviewed: 23 January 2024. Jean Hailes https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/healthy-living/alcohol Accessed: 28 May 2024
Topic Last Updated: 06 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 28 May 2024

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Periods Pattern

“Your menstrual cycle changes during perimenopause.
Your periods may become irregular,
heavier, lighter, shorter or longer”.1

Umbrella

What may the Periods Pattern Umbrella include?

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

  • Menopause and Periods
  • Perimenopause Periods
  • Periods Pattern

First Sign of Menopause

What is usually the first sign of menopause?

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

“The first sign of the perimenopause is usually, but not always, a change in the normal pattern of your periods, for example they become irregular”.2

Perimenopause Menstrual Cycle Changes

What are some menstrual cycle changes during perimenopause?

In Perimenopause: What Happens At Perimenopause? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) elaborate on:

“Your menstrual cycle changes during perimenopause. Your periods may become irregular, heavier, lighter, shorter or longer. Some months your period may not come at all. You may not ovulate every month or you could ovulate twice in a cycle”.3

Look for A PatternPeriods Pattern

How may I Look for A Pattern with my periods?

The (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:

“To find out what’s typical for you, start keeping a record of your menstrual cycle on a calendar. Begin by tracking your start date every month for several months in a row to identify the regularity of your periods”.4

In Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal, What’s Not – How Can I Track My Menstrual Cycle? the Mayo Clinic also elaborate on:

“If you’re concerned about your periods, then also make note of the following every month:

  • End date…
  • Flow…
  • Bleeding changes…
  • Pain…
  • Other changes…”.5

Menstrual Calendar

Where may I find a menstrual calendar to keep a record of my periods?

In MenoNotes the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) include:

Menstrual Calendar

  1. Menstrual Calendar
  2. Menstrual Calendar: Calendario Menstrual [Spanish]
  3. Menstrual Calendar: Calendrier Menstruel [French]

Pregnant or Not

Is it possible to become pregnant when skipping periods?

Yes. In Menopause: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms the Mayo Clinic explain:

“Skipping periods during perimenopause is common and expected. Often, menstrual periods will skip a month and return, or skip several months and then start monthly cycles again for a few months. Periods also tend to happen on shorter cycles, so they are closer together. Despite irregular periods, pregnancy is possible. If you’ve skipped a period but aren’t sure you’ve started the menopausal transition, consider a pregnancy test”.6

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help to look for a pattern with my periods?

If you would like help to look for a pattern with your periods, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about your record. Together you can identify any patterns, discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

In Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal, What’s Not – How Can I Track My Menstrual Cycle? the Mayo Clinic note:

“Remember, keeping track of your period can help you find out what’s typical for you and what isn’t. If you have questions or concerns about your menstrual cycle, talk to your health care provider”.7

In Periods: When To See Your Doctor the JH also note:

“You should see your doctor if you are worried about your period. For example, if your period patterns change or your symptoms are so painful they stop you from doing things you normally do”.8

In Perimenopause: How Do I Know If Changes In My Periods Are Normal Perimenopausal Symptoms or Something To Be Concerned About? the Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:

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

  • Your periods are changing to become very heavy, or accompanied by blood clots
  • Your periods last several days longer than usual
  • You spot or bleed after your period
  • You experience spotting after sex
  • Your periods occur closer together”.9

Health Topics A-Z

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Health Topics A-Z

Links

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New or Updated

  1. Abnormal Bleeding
  2. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  5. Bleeding Between Periods? How To Tell If It’s A Problem
  6. Bleeding Disorders In Women
  7. Bleeding Disorders In Women: About Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
    Periods Pattern
  8. CAMS Menopause Hour – Perimenopause: A Clinical Challenge
  9. Periods PatternEarly Menopause: Women’s Experiences: Women’s Profiles
  10. Endometriosis
  11. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  12. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  13. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  14. Heavy Periods
  15. How To Deal With Perimenopause Cramps
  16. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Myths] [Other Languages and Formats]
  17. 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]
  18. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  19. Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and Menopause [+ Video]
  20. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Headaches and Menstruation
  21. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  22. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spotting, Perimenopause and Menopause
  23. Menopause
  24. Periods PatternMenopause
  25. Menopause
  26. Menopause
  27. Menopause Checklist Podcast: Episode 2: Bye Bye Periods
  28. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Periods Pattern
  29. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Periods Pattern
  30. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 1. What Is Menopause?
  31. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  32. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Understanding Menstrual Health and Menopause
  33. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  34. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  35. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  36. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  37. Menstrual Calendar
  38. Menstrual Hygiene Day [28 May]
  39. Menopause Checklist Podcast: Episode 2: Bye Bye Periods
  40. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  41. Menstrual Calendar: Calendario Menstrual [Spanish]
  42. Menstrual Calendar: Calendrier Menstruel [French]
  43. Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal, What’s Not – How Can I Track My Menstrual Cycle?
  44. Menstrual Hygiene Day [28 May]
  45. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  46. My Periods Have Changed. Is Menopause Around the Corner?
  47. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  48. PMDD/PMS
  49. PMS, PMDD and You
  50. Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause
  51. Perimenopause
  52. Perimenopause
  53. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
  54. Perimenopause: How Do I Know If Changes In My Periods Are Normal Perimenopausal Symptoms or Something To Be Concerned About?
  55. Periods
  56. Periods (Menstruation) [Other Languages and Formats] [+ Video: Periods: What’s Normal?)
  57. Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
    Periods Pattern
  58. Tricky Periods: What’s ‘Normal’ and What’s Not
  59. Video Series-2022: Irregular Menstrual Cycles What’s Normal and What’s Abnormal?
  60. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  61. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  62. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  63. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  64. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Menopause and Abnormal Bleeding
  65. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: When Your Periods Leave Too Early
  66. Webinars: Previous – Abnormal Uterine Bleeding In Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women
  67. Webinars: Previous – The Early Menopausal Patient
  68. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  69. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  70. What To Expect In Each Stage of Menopause
  71. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  72. You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]

Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Perimenopause: What Happens At Perimenopause? Updated: May 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/perimenopause Accessed: 28 May 2024
  2. Menopause: Symptoms – Common Symptoms of Menopause and Perimenopause: Changes To Your Periods. Page Last Reviewed: 17 May 2022. NHS  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/#changes-to-your-periods Accessed: 28 May 2024
  3. Perimenopause: What Happens At Perimenopause? Updated: May 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/perimenopause Accessed: 28 May 2024
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  5. Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal, What’s Not – How Can I Track My Menstrual Cycle? 22 April 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/menstrual-cycle/art-20047186 Accessed: 28 May 2024
  6. Menopause: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms. 25 May 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397 Accessed: 28 May 2024
  7. Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal, What’s Not – How Can I Track My Menstrual Cycle? 22 April 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/menstrual-cycle/art-20047186 Accessed: 28 May 2024
  8. Periods: When To See Your Doctor. Updated: May 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/periods Accessed: 28 May 2024
  9. Perimenopause: How Do I Know If Changes In My Periods Are Normal Perimenopausal Symptoms or Something To Be Concerned About? Last Reviewed: 05 October 2021. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21608-perimenopause Accessed: 28 May 2024
Topic Last Updated: 31 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 28 May 2024

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Menopause and Smoking

“Women who smoke generally reach menopause
earlier than non-smokers.
They are also more likely to experience early menopause”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause and Smoking Umbrella include?

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

  • Effect of Smoking on Menopause Age
  • Menopause and Smoking

Early MenopauseMenopause and Smoking

Is there an association between early menopause and smoking?

In Smoking’s Impact on Women’s Health: Smoking and Women’s Health – Reproductive Issues the (United States) Smokefreewomen include:

“Women who smoke are more likely than women who don’t smoke to:

  • Have more irregular or painful periods
  • Have low estrogen levels, which can lead to mood swings, fatigue, and vaginal dryness
  • Go through menopause at a younger age, and have worse symptoms…”.2

In Looking After Yourself: Smoking and Other Drugs the (Australia) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“Women who smoke generally reach menopause earlier than non-smokers. They are also more likely to experience early menopause”.3

Hot Flushes

Is there an association between menopausal hot flushes and smoking?

In Looking After Yourself: Smoking and Other Drugs the JH note:

Menopause and Smoking“Women who smoke also have more severe and frequent hot flushes and night sweats, and difficulty sleeping”.4

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and smoking?

Yes. In Health Effects: Stomach and Hormones – Lower Estrogen Levels Smokefreewomen explain:

“Smoking lowers a female’s level of estrogen. Low estrogen levels can cause dry skin, thinning hair, and memory problems. Women who smoke have a harder time getting pregnant and having a healthy baby. Smoking can also lead to early menopause, which increases your risk of developing certain diseases (like heart disease)”.5

Bigger Belly

Is there an association between a bigger belly and smoking?

Yes. In Health Effects: Stomach and Hormones – Belly Smokefreewomen explain:

“Smokers have bigger bellies and less muscle than non-smokers. They are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, even if they don’t smoke every day. Smoking also makes it harder to control diabetes once you already have it. Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, and amputations”.6

Weight Gain

What if I would like to quit smoking but I am worried about putting on weight?

If you would like to quit smoking but you are worried about putting on weight, your Country may have information similar to the (United States) Cleveland Clinic’s How To Quit Smoking Without Putting on Weight.

Cancer

What is the association between cancer and smoking?

In Tobacco and Cancer: Overviewr the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain:

“If you were asked to describe the relationship between tobacco and cancer, you might think of lung cancer. It’s true that smoking tobacco products (including cigarettes and cigars) causes almost 9 of every 10 cases of lung cancer. But tobacco use can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body, including in the:

  • Bladder
  • Menopause and SmokingBlood (acute myeloid leukemia)
  • Cervix
  • Colon and rectum
  • Esophagus
  • Kidney and renal pelvis
  • Liver
  • Lungs, bronchi, and trachea
  • Mouth and throat
  • Pancreas
  • Stomach
  • Voice box (larynx)”.7

Quit Smoking Guide

Where may I find a quit smoking guide?

Your Country may have a quit smoking guide similar to Smokefreewomen’s Quit Smoking, the NHS’s Quit Smoking or Australia’s Quit website.

Quit Smoking Apps

Where may I find a quit smoking app?

Your Country may have a quit smoking app similar to Smokefreewomen’s Smokefree Apps and the NHS Quit Smoking: NHS Quit Smoking App.

Quitline

Why can calling your Country’s Quitline be the key to your success?

In Five Reasons Why Calling A Quitline Can Be Key To Your Success the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention elaborate on:

  • “You can get help to stop smoking—free, with no judgment…
  • Quit coaches help create a plan that can work for you….
  • Quit coaches can help you get quit-smoking medications…
  • You can get helpful tips on…
  • And the best reason of all to use a quitline – you’re more likely to stay quit!”8

Bottom Line

What is the bottom line about quitting smoking?

In How To Quit Smoking: Bottom Line the American Cancer Society explain:

“One of the most important things researchers have learned about quitting smoking is that the person who smokes needs to keep trying. It may take several serious attempts before a person who smokes can quit forever. Rather than looking at a slip back to smoking as a failure, consider it an opportunity to learn from experience and be better prepared to quit the next time”.9

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Menopause and Smoking?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

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Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

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New or Updated

  1. 5 Steps To Quit Smoking and Vaping
  2. 8 Myths and Truths About Menopausal Hot Flashes
  3. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  4. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  5. BMS TV – Menopause – Weight Gain, Nutrition and Lifestyle
  6. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  7. BMS TV: Osteoporosis
  8. Build Better Bones.org [International Osteoporosis Foundation]
  9. Challenges When Quitting
  10. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  11. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  12. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  13. Depression and Smoking
  14. Dr Louise Newson: The Truth About the Menopause & HRT
  15. Five Reasons Why Calling A Quitline Can Be Key To Your Success
  16. HRT & Menopause Extra
  17. Handling Nicotine Withdrawal Withdrawal and Triggers When You Decide To Quit Tobacco
  18. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) With Dr Nicky Peel & Prof. David Armstrong
  19. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  20. How Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mental Health
  21. How Quit Smoking Medicines Work
  22. How Smoking Contributes To Incontinence
  23. How To Manage Cravings
  24. How To Quit Smoking
  25. How To Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight
  26. How To Quit Smoking: 7 Ways To Kick the Habit
  27. How To Quit Using Tobacco
  28. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  29. ICanQuit Can Help You Quit and Stay Quit: How Much Could You Save?
  30. ICanQuit.com.au
  31. Is Menopause Making Me Put on Weight? No, But It’s Complicated
  32. I’m Ready To Work Out How To Quit
  33. I’m Trying To Stick With Quitting
  34. Know Your Triggers
  35. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  36. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Myths] [Other Languages and Formats]
  37. 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]
  38. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  39. Looking After Yourself
  40. Lose Weight
  41. Maintain Your Weight
  42. Manage Your Mood
  43. Manage the Hard Times
  44. May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
  45. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  46. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  47. Mayo Clinic Minute: Strategies To Quit Smoking [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  48. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  49. Menopause
  50. Menopause
  51. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Menopause and Smoking
  52. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  53. Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
  54. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  55. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause Wellness
  56. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  57. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  58. Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
  59. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  60. More Than 100 Reasons To Quit Tobacco
  61. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Hypnosis
  62. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Quitting Smoking With Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
  63. Natural Remedies To Help Manage Perimenopause Symptoms
  64. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  65. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  66. Osteoporosis Prevention
  67. Pathtogoodbonehealth.org [Your Path To Good Bone Health, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
  68. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  69. Quit Smoking
  70. Quit Smoking: Quitting Tips
  71. Quitting Starts Now. Make Your Plan.
  72. Smokefree.gov [United States]
  73. Smokefreewomen [United States]
  74. Smokefreewomen [United States]: Smokefree Apps
  75. Smokefreewomen [United States]: Tools & Tips
  76. Smoking and Depression
  77. Smoking’s Impact on Women’s Health
  78. Staying Healthy During and After Menopause
  79. The Link Between Stress and Smoking
  80. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  81. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  82. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  83. Tips for Slips
  84. Tobacco and Cancer
  85. Using Medications Can Help You Quit
  86. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  87. Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  88. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  89. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  90. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  91. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  92. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause [March 2024]
  93. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  94. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  95. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  96. Webinars: Previous – Perimenopausal Contraception [21 May 2024]
  97. Weight Gain After Quitting Smoking: What To Do
  98. Weight Gain and Appetite
  99. What To Know About Smoking and Osteoporosis
  100. You Are ‘Here’: A Smoker’s Guide To Quitting

Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Looking After Yourself: Smoking and Other Drugs. Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself#smoking-and-other-drugs Accessed: 27 May 2024
  2. Smoking’s Impact on Women’s Health: Smoking and Women’s Health – Reproductive Issues. Smokefreewomen https://women.smokefree.gov/quit-smoking/what-women-should-know/smokings-impact-on-women Accessed: 25 February 2024
  3. Looking After Yourself: Smoking and Other Drugs. Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself#smoking-and-other-drugs Accessed: 27 May 2024
  4. Looking After Yourself: Smoking and Other Drugs. Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself#smoking-and-other-drugs Accessed: 27 May 2024
  5. Health Effects: Stomach and Hormones – Lower Estrogen Levels. Smokefreewomen https://smokefree.gov/quit-smoking/why-you-should-quit/health-effects Accessed: 25 February 2024
  6. Health Effects: Stomach and Hormones – Belly. Smokefreewomen https://smokefree.gov/quit-smoking/why-you-should-quit/health-effects Accessed: 25 February 2024
  7. Tobacco and Cancer. 08 November 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/risk-factors/tobacco.html Accessed: 27 May 2024
  8. Five Reasons Why Calling A Quitline Can Be Key to Your Success. Last Reviewed: 12 September 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quitline/index.html?s_cid=OSH_tips_D9756 Accessed: 27 May 2024
  9. How To Quit Smoking: Bottom Line. 02 January 2020 American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/how-to-quit-smoking.html Accessed: 27 May 2024
Topic Last Updated: 27 May 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 27 May 2024

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Menopause and Pregnancy

“…women do still get pregnant in their late 40s and
even into their 50s (without using assisted reproduction
techniques). So contraception should be continued until…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause and Pregnancy Umbrella include?

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

  • Birth Control
  • Conception
  • Contraception
  • Pregnancy
  • Unplanned Pregnancy

Perimenopause Pregnancy

Is it possible to become pregnant during perimenopause?

In Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) elaborate on:

“Your fertility will decline as you age, but while you still ovulate it is possible to get pregnant. In the lead-up to menopause, you can ovulate twice during one cycle. And you can still ovulate up to three months before your final period”.2

On page one in Contraception for the Older Woman the (British) Women’s Health Concern (WHC) note:

“Many women are aware that their fertility declines from their mid 30s and think they can stop using contraception once they are in their 40s. They wrongly assume – because their fertility is lower, they have less sex and their periods may have become irregular – that contraception can be abandoned. However, women do still get pregnant in their late 40s and even into their 50s (without using assisted reproduction techniques). So contraception should be continued until menopause, which is defined as two years after the last natural menstrual period in women under age 50 and until one year after the last natural menstrual period in women over age 50. If menopause cannot be confirmed, contraception should be continued until age 55”.3

Pregnancy 45-49 Years

What is the possibility of pregnancy aged 45-49 years?

In Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause the JH explain:

Menopause and Pregnancy“The possibility of pregnancy in women aged 45–49 years is estimated to be 2–3% per year”.4

Pregnancy After 50

What is the possibility of pregnancy after the age of 50?

In Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause the JH note:

“After the age of 50, it’s less than 1%”.5

Contraception Younger Than 50

If younger than 50, can contraception be ceased?

In Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause: When Is It Safe To Stop Contraception? the JH elaborate on:

“If you’re younger than 50 and you don’t want to fall pregnant, you should use contraception for at least two years after your final period”.6

Contraception 50 or Older

If 50 or older, can contraception be ceased?

In Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause: When Is It Safe To Stop Contraception? the JH elaborate on:

“If you’re 50 or older and you don’t want to fall pregnant, you should use contraception for at least one year after your final period. Keep in mind, MHT is not a contraceptive”.7

Contraception After 55

After aged 55, can contraception be ceased?

In Contraception and the Menopause the European Menopause and Andropause Society note:

“Cessation of contraception should be considered after age 55 as spontaneous conception is extremely rare for these women”.8

Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

What is recommended for the perimenopausal woman needing contraception?

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

“For the perimenopausal woman needing contraception, the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) provides contraception, menstrual cycle control and relief from VMS and other symptoms. It also prevents bone loss and treats acne that can occur at this time. Each woman’s risks must be assessed including smoking status, blood pressure, lipid profile, migraine with aura history, thrombosis and cardiovascular disease risk, and family history”.9

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) a method of contraception?

No. On page four in Contraception for the Older Woman: Hormone Replacement Therapy the WHC note:

“It is important to realise that HRT is not a method of contraception”.10

HRT + Contraception

Can HRT + contraception be necessary?

On page four in Contraception for the Older Woman: Hormone Replacement Therapy the WHC explain:

“If periods have not stopped before starting HRT then a method of contraception should be used in addition to HRT. Suitable methods to consider would be barrier methods, an IUD, the progestogen-only pill or the IUS. As well as being an effective method of contraception, the Mirena® IUS has the additional advantage of providing the progestogen component of HRT and so minimises bleeding problems and other side-effects that might occur from the progestogen.

Once HRT has been started, it can be difficult to know when contraception can be stopped since HRT will often produce regular monthly bleeds. It is best to continue contraception alongside HRT until the age of 55 when contraception is no longer needed”.11

Emergency Contraception

Is emergency contraception available?

Depending on the Country, emergency contraception may be available. Your Country may have a Link similar to the American College of Gynecologist’s Emergency Contraception: Frequently Asked Questions.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to find out what is the best contraception for me?

The JH advises:

“Talk to your doctor about the best contraception for you”.12

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Menopause and Pregnancy?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

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Links

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New or Updated

  1. A Guide To Birth Control In Your 40s and 50s
  2. Aging Changes In the Female Reproductive System
  3. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  4. Birth Control
  5. Birth Control
  6. Birth Control Methods
  7. Birth Control Options: Things To Consider
  8. Can You Get Pregnant After Menopause?
  9. Contraception
  10. Contraception
  11. Contraception
  12. Contraception
  13. Contraception Choices: Know All Your Options
  14. Contraception and the Menopause
  15. Contraception for the Older Women
  16. Contraception: Methods of Contraception – Choosing A Method of Contraception
  17. Contraception: Methods of Contraception – Combined Pill
  18. Contraception: Methods of Contraception – Condoms
  19. Contraception: Methods of Contraception – Diaphragm or Cap
  20. Contraception: Methods of Contraception – IUD (Intrauterine Device) or Copper Coil
  21. Contraception: Methods of Contraception – Internal (Female) Condoms
  22. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: EMAS/ESE Webinar Part 1: Fertility In Late Reproductive Age
  23. FAQs: Barrier Methods of Birth Control: Spermicide, Condom, Sponge, Diaphragm, and Cervical Cap
  24. FAQs: Combined Hormonal Birth Control: Pill, Patch, and Ring
  25. FAQs: Emergency Contraception
  26. Female Condoms
  27. 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]
  28. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  29. Looking After Yourself
  30. Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  31. Menopause
  32. Menopause
  33. Menopause
  34. Menopause
  35. Menopause Basics: Should I Continue Using Birth Control During the Transition To Menopause?
  36. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  37. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Understanding Menstrual Health and Menopause
  38. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  39. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide – Reproductive Aging and Midlife
  40. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause [NICE Guideline]
  41. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  42. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  43. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  44. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  45. Perimenopause
  46. Perimenopause
  47. Perimenopause: Can I Get Pregnant If I Am In  Perimenopause?
  48. Progestin-Only Hormonal Birth Control: Pill and Injection
  49. Stages of Menopause
  50. The Female Condom [+ Image]
  51. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  52. Video Series-2021: Importance of Birth Control in Perimenopause
  53. Video Series-2021: Importance of Contraception at Perimenopause
  54. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  55. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  56. Webinars: Previous – Perimenopausal Contraception
  57. Which Method of Contraception Is Right for Me?
  58. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Contraception for the Older Woman. Updated: November 2022:1. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/contraception-older-woman/ Accessed: 25 May 2024
  2. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause. Last Updated: 19 January 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: 25 May 2024
  3. Contraception for the Older Woman. Updated: November 2022:1. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/contraception-older-woman/ Accessed: 25 May 2024
  4. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause. Last Updated: 19 January 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: 25 May 2024
  5. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause. Last Updated: 19 January 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: 25 May 2024
  6. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause: When Is It Safe To Stop Contraception? Last Updated: 19 January 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: 25 May 2024
  7. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause: When Is It Safe To Stop Contraception? Last Updated: 19 January 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: 25 May 2024
  8. Contraception and the Menopause. 2022. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Contraception-and-the-menopause.pdf Accessed: 25 May 2024
  9. Davis, S. R., Taylor, S., Hemachandra, C., Magraith, K., Ebeling, P. R., Jane, F., and Islam, R. M. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions. Published Online: 30 October 2023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2023.2258783 Accessed: 25 May 2024
  10. Contraception for the Older Woman: Hormone Replacement Therapy. Updated: November 2022:4. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/contraception-older-woman/ Accessed: 25 May 2024
  11. Contraception for the Older Woman: Hormone Replacement Therapy. Updated: November 2022:4. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/contraception-older-woman/ Accessed: 25 May 2024
  12. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause: When Is It Safe To Stop Contraception? Last Updated: 19 January 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: 25 May 2024
Topic Last Updated: 30 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 25 May 2024

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Hormone Therapy and Systemic Therapy

“Estrogen is released into the bloodstream
and travels to the organs and tissues where it is needed.
Examples include pills, skin patches, gels, and sprays”.1

Umbrella

What may the Hormone Therapy and Systemic Therapy Umbrella include?

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

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Hormone Therapy (HT)
  • Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
  • Systemic Hormone Therapy
  • Systemic Hormones
  • Systemic Therapy

Definition

What is systemic therapy?

DotS the definition of systemic therapy may vary. In FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause – How Does Hormone Therapy Work? the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ definition is:

  • “Systemic estrogen therapy. Estrogen is released into the bloodstream and travels to the organs and tissues where it is needed. Examples include pills, skin patches, gels, and sprays”.2

Options

What are some systemic therapy options?

In Menopause FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms – Q. What Is Hormone Therapy? the North American Menopause Society’s (NAMS) explain:

Hormone Therapy and Systemic Therapy“For hot flashes, hormones are given in pills, patches, sprays, gels, or a vaginal ring that deliver hormones throughout the body—known as systemic therapy”.3

SERMs

What are SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators)?

In Menopause FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms – Q. What Is Hormone Therapy? the NAMS also note:

“Another approach to systemic hormone therapy is a pill that combines conjugated estrogens and a compound known as a SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) that protects the uterus but is not a progestogen. Women who have had a hysterectomy (had their uterus removed) can use estrogen alone to control their hot flashes. Women who still have a uterus need to take a progestogen in addition to estrogen or the estrogen-SERM combination to protect against uterine cancer”.4

Health Care Provider

What if I choose to use systemic therapy?

If you choose to use systemic therapy, it may be in your best interest to also choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The NAMS explain:

“Systemic hormones are very effective for hot flashes and have other benefits, such as protecting your bones. They also can carry risks, such as blood clots and breast cancer”.5

Health Topics A-Z

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

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Hormone Therapy and Systemic Hormone Therapy?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

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New or Updated

  1. 8 Myths and Truths About Menopausal Hot Flashes
  2. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  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. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  10. Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy [Video]
  11. Deciding About Hormone Therapy
  12. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  13. Dr Louise Newson: The Truth About the Menopause & HRT
  14. FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause
  15. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  16. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  17. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  18. HRT – Types, Doses and Regimens
  19. HRT: Benefits and Risks
  20. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  21. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Benefits and Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  22. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Side Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  23. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Types of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  24. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  25. Hot Flashes
  26. How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night
  27. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  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 – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) [+ Video: Is HRT Bad for You?] [Other Languages and Formats]
  30. Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  31. Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk
  32. Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Venous Thromboembolism
  33. Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Heart Disease and Stroke
  34. Menopause
  35. Menopause
  36. Menopause
  37. Menopause
  38. Menopause FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
  39. Menopause Hormone Therapy: Does It Cause Vaginal Bleeding?
  40. Menopause Management Options: Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)
  41. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Hormone Therapy and Systemic Hormone Therapy
  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 Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  46. Menopause Treatment
  47. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  48. Menopause and HRT
  49. Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
  50. Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment
  51. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause [NICE Guideline]
  52. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  53. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  54. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  55. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  56. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  57. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  58. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
  59. The Women’s Health Initiative Randomized Trials and Clinical Practice
  60. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  61. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  62. Types of Hormone Therapy
  63. Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  64. Video Series-2023: Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
  65. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  66. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  67. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  68. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  69. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  70. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  71. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause – How Does Hormone Therapy Work? Last Updated: October 2021. Last Reviewed: August 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hormone-therapy-for-menopause Accessed: 25 May 2024
  2. FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause – How Does Hormone Therapy Work? Last Updated: October 2021. Last Reviewed: August 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hormone-therapy-for-menopause Accessed: 25 May 2024
  3. Menopause FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms – Q. What Is Hormone Therapy? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-hormone-therapy-for-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 25 May 2024
  4. Menopause FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms – Q. What Is Hormone Therapy? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-hormone-therapy-for-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 25 May 2024
  5. Menopause FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms – Q. What Is Hormone Therapy? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-hormone-therapy-for-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 25 May 2024
Topic Last Updated: 25 May 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 25 May 2024

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Thyroid Diseases

“Thyroid disease,
especially hypothyroidism,
is more likely to develop after menopause”.1

Umbrella

What may the Thyroid Diseases Umbrella include?

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

  • Goiter
  • Graves Disease
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid Conditions/Diseases/Disorders/Problems
  • Over Active Thyroid
  • Under Active Thyroid

Thyroid Gland

What is the thyroid gland?

DotS the definition of the thyroid gland may vary. In The Thyroid Gland: What Is the Thyroid Gland? the Australian Thyroid Foundation’s definition is:

“The Thyroid Gland is a soft, small bow-shaped gland, located in the front of the neck, below the voice box or larynx (Adam’s Apple) on either side of the trachea (windpipe)”.2

Thyroid Hormones

What is the thyroid’s job?

In Thyroid Function Tests: What Is the Thyroid Gland? the American Thyroid Association explain:

“The thyroid’s job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormones help the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs working as they should”.3

Thyroid Problems

What are some thyroid problems?

In Thyroid Diseases: Summary the (United States) MedlinePlus elaborate on:

“Some of the different thyroid diseases include:

  • Goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland
  • Hyperthyroidism, which happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs
  • Hypothyroidism, which happens when your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid nodules, lumps in the thyroid gland
  • Thyroiditis, swelling of the thyroid”.4

Hyperthyroidism

What is hyperthyroidism?

Dots the definition of hyperthyroidism may vary. In Hyperthyroidism the (United States) Endocrine Society’s definition is:

“Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and produces too much thyroid hormone. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism can lead to other health problems. Some of the most serious involve the heart (rapid or irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure) and the bones (osteoporosis)”.5

Hypothyroidism

What is hypothyroidism?

Dots the definition of hypothyroidism may vary. In Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid): Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:

“Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Over time, hypothyroidism that isn’t treated can lead to other health problems, such as high cholesterol and heart problems”.6

Women

In women how common are thyroid diseases?

In The Thyroid Gland: Are Thyroid Disorders Common? the Australian Thyroid Foundation note:

“Thyroid Disorders affect 10 times more women than men, worldwide”.7

Thyroid or Menopause

Can some symptoms of thyroid problems be sometimes mistaken for menopause symptoms?

In Thyroid Disease: How Do Thyroid Problems Affect Women? the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov explain:

“Sometimes, symptoms of thyroid problems are mistaken for menopause symptoms. Thyroid disease, especially hypothyroidism, is more likely to develop after menopause”.8

In Thyroid and Menopause Article: Thyroid and Menopause – Thyroid Problems In Women the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) explain:



“Both thyroid and menopause-related symptoms are common, non-specific and overlapping. Such symptoms can also have other causes, like stress. So it is important to talk to your doctor about the potential causes of your symptoms. It is not unusual for thyroid symptoms to be put down to menopause and vice versa. And as these problems are common in midlife women, symptoms may be a combination of factors that should all be addressed.

The additive effect of hypothyroidism and menopause can impact the overall burden of symptoms facing midlife women. Therefore optimising the management of both hormone conditions is crucial”.9

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have thyroid disease?

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

In Your Thyroid Gland: How Are Thyroid Disorders Diagnosed? the BTF elaborate on:

“Your doctor will be able to get a good idea about the activity of your thyroid gland by listening to your symptoms, asking you some questions, and by examining your neck. However, by taking a small sample of your blood he or she can assess exactly how well your thyroid is working. From a single sample of blood, the laboratory can measure the level of thyroid hormones in your blood. This makes it possible to find out if too much or too little T4 and/or T3 is being released. By measuring the TSH it will be possible to find out how active the pituitary is. A single blood test will normally confirm your diagnosis, but sometimes other tests are required”.10

In Thyroid Diseases: Summary MedlinePlus elaborate on:

“To diagnose thyroid diseases, your health care provider may use a medical history, physical exam, and thyroid tests. In some cases, your provider may also do a biopsy”.11

Health Topics A-Z

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

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Thyroid Diseases?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

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New or Updated

  1. 1 In 8 Women Will Develop A Thyroid Disorder In Their Lifetime
    Thyroid
  2. A Healthy Hypothyroidism Diet: What To Eat, Avoid and Why
  3. AACE Journey For Patients With Thyroid Disease: Awareness, Education and Empowerment for Patients
    Thyroid Diseases
  4. Aace.com [American Association of Endocrinology [AACE]]
  5. All About Thyroid
  6. British Thyroid Foundation: Patient Leaflets
  7. Causes of Thyroid Disorders
  8. Coconut Oil: Can It Cure Hypothyroidism?
  9. Complementary and Alternative Medicine In Thyroid Disease (CAM)
  10. Did You Know That If Thyroid Hormones Are Even Only Slightly Reduced, Symptoms May Occur From All Organs In the Body?
  11. Do I Have A Thyroid Disorder? [+ Video: Be Aware of Your Thyroid Health]
  12. EMAS Position Statement: Thyroid Disease and Menopause
  13. FAQs: Thyroid Diseases
  14. Find An Endocrinologist [United States]
  15. For the Newly Diagnosed
  16. Goiter
  17. Goiter
  18. Goiter
  19. Graves’ Disease
  20. Graves’ Disease: Graves’ Disease FAQs
  21. Hashimoto Disease
  22. Hashimoto’s Disease
  23. Hashimoto’s Disease
  24. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (Lympocytic Thyroiditis): Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis FAQs
  25. Hyperthyroidism
  26. Hyperthyroidism
  27. Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
  28. Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
  29. Hyperthyroidism (Overactive): Hyperthyroidism FAQs
  30. Hypothyroidism
  31. Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto’s Disease
  32. Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
  33. Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
  34. Hypothyroidism (Underactive): Hypothyroidism FAQs
  35. Hypothyroidism Diet: Can Certain Foods Increase Thyroid Function?
  36. Hypothyroidism: Can Calcium Supplements Interfere With Treatment?
  37. Hypothyroidism: Should I Take Iodine Supplements?
  38. International Thyroid Awareness Week 25-31 May, 2024 / World Thyroid Day 25 May, 2024
    Thyroid
  39. Iodine
  40. Is My Thyroid Condition To Blame for  My Hair Loss?
  41. Leaflets In Other Languages
  42. Living With Thyroid Disorders
  43. Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves’ Disease – When the Thyroid Is Overactive [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  44. Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating Thyroid Nodules Without Surgery [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  45. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Thyroid Nodules, Cancer and Treatment
  46. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding Graves’ Disease
  47. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Women and Thyroid Disease
  48. Menopause
  49. Menopause FAQs
  50. Meet the Experts – Thyroid and Menopause
  51. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
  52. Office of Dietary Supplements: Iodine
  53. Older Therapies Aren’t Necessarily Better for Thyroid Hormone Replacement
  54. Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)
  55. Psychological Symptoms and Thyroid Disorders
  56. Psychological Wellbeing
  57. Rare Thyroid Disorders
  58. Selenium Deficiency: 6 Symptoms, Simple Treatment and Good Prognosis
  59. September Is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month [United States]
    Thyroid Diseases
  60. TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) Test
  61. The Thyroid Gland
  62. Thyroid & Menopause
  63. Thyroid Antibodies Explained
  64. Thyroid Cancer
  65. Thyroid Cancer
  66. Thyroid Cancer
  67. Thyroid Cancer Risk Higher for Menopausal Women With Longer Reproductive Years
  68. Thyroid Conditions
  69. Thyroid Disease
  70. Thyroid Disease
  71. Thyroid Disease HealthSketch
  72. Thyroid Disease: What Kinds of Thyroid Disease Affects Women?
  73. Thyroid Diseases
  74. Thyroid Diseases – Multiply Languages
  75. Thyroid Disorders and Cancer
  76. Thyroid Eye Disease
  77. Thyroid Function Tests
  78. Thyroid Gland
  79. Thyroid Health and the Menopause | Dr Louise Newson [Video]
  80. Thyroid Issue? Here’s What To Eat and What To Avoid
  81. Thyroid Nodules
  82. Thyroid Nodules
  83. Thyroid Patient Information
  84. Thyroid Tests
  85. Thyroid Tests – Multiply Languages
  86. Thyroid and Menopause Article
  87. Thyroid and Parathyroid Hormones
  88. Thyroid and Weight: Thyroid and Weight FAQs
  89. Thyroid-fed.org [Thyroid Federation International]
  90. Thyroid.org [American Thyroid Association]
  91. Thyroidfoundation.org.au [Australian Thyroid Foundation]
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  93. Thyroiditis: Thyroiditis FAQs
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