Osteoporosis Risk and Prevention

“It’s important to have regular bone health checks.
Your doctor might ask about your medical history, check
risk factors for osteoporosis and do a bone density test”.1

Umbrella

What may the Osteoporosis Risk and Prevention Umbrella include?

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

  • Osteoporosis Prevention
  • Osteoporosis Risk
  • Osteoporosis Risk Factors

Women

Is there an association between women and the risk of developing osteoporosis?

In What Women Need To Know the (United States) Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) note:

“Being female puts you at risk of developing osteoporosis and broken bones. Here are some facts:

  • Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, about eight million or 80% are women
  • Approximately one in two women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis
  • A woman’s risk of breaking a hip is equal to her combined risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer”.2

Risk Factors

What factors may increase our risk for osteoporosis?

In Osteoporosis Basics: What Causes Osteoporosis the (United States) National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) elaborate on:

“Factors that may increase your risk for osteoporosis include:

  • Sex…
  • Age…
  • Body size…
  • Race…
  • Family history…
  • Changes to hormones…
  • Diet…
  • Other medical conditions…
  • Medications…
  • Lifestyle…”.3

In Are You At Risk? the BHOF explain:

“Uncontrollable Risk Factors

  • Being over age 50
  • Being female
  • Menopause
  • Family history of osteoporosis
  • Low body weight/being small and thin
  • Broken bones or height loss

Controllable Risk Factors

  • Not getting enough calcium and vitamin D
  • Not eating enough fruits and vegetables
  • Getting too much protein, sodium and caffeine
  • Having an inactive lifestyle
  • Smoking
  • Drinking too much alcohol
  • Losing weight”.4

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and our risk of developing osteoporosis?

In What Women Need To Know: Menopause: A Time for Action the BHOF elaborate on:

“When a woman reaches menopause, her estrogen levels drop and can lead to bone loss. For some women, this bone loss is rapid and severe.Two major factors that affect your chance of getting osteoporosis are:

  • The amount of bone you have when you reach menopause…
  • How fast you lose bone after you reach menopause. For some women, bone loss happens faster than for others. In fact, a woman can lose up to 20% of her bone density during the five – seven years following menopause. If you lose bone quickly, you have a greater chance of developing osteoporosis”.5

Osteoporosis Risk and Prevention

Reduce Risk

How can we reduce our risk of osteoporosis?

In Looking After Yourself: Healthy Bones the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“You can reduce your risk of osteoporosis by eating the right amount of calcium per day. Women over 50, or women who have reached menopause before 50, should eat 1300mg of calcium per day, which is equal to 3 to 4 serves of dairy per day. Other good sources of calcium include:

  • Canned fish with bones (e.g. sardines)
  • Almonds
  • Tofu
  • Leafy green vegetables
  • Legumes (e.g. chickpeas or kidney beans).

You can also:

  • Get the right amount of vitamin D through sunlight or supplements
  • Do regular weight-bearing and resistance exercise
  • Not drink coffee
  • Not smoke”.6

Exercise for Bone Health

What are some exercises for bone health?

In Exercise for Your Bone Health: Which Exercises Are Best for Keeping Bones Healthy? the NIAMS note:

“If you have low bone density (a condition sometimes called osteopenia), osteoporosis, or other physical limitations, talk to a health care provider before starting an exercise program. They can help you choose types of physical activity that are safe for you and good for your bone health.

A combination of these types of exercise is best for building and maintaining healthy bones and preventing falls and fractures:

  • Weight-bearing exercises…
  • Resistance training exercises (weight lifting)…
  • Balance training…”.7

Hormone Therapy and Osteoporosis

Is HT effective for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis?

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

“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”.8

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

  • “In addition, HRT has been shown to have an effective role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates are considered as first-line options for most patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis due to their broad spectrum of anti-fracture efficacy. HRT may be considered as an additional alternative option, particularly in younger postmenopausal women with menopausal symptoms who are at increased risk of fractures”.9

Hormone Therapy, POI and Early Menopause

Is HT effective for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and early menopause?

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

  • “HRT is considered as first-line intervention for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and early menopause (40–45 years old)”.10

On page one in The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement, published 07 July 2022, the NAMS note:

  • “Women with primary ovarian insufficiency and premature or early menopause have higher risks of bone loss, heart disease, and cognitive or affective disorders associated with estrogen deficiency. It is recommended that hormone therapy can be used until at least the mean age of menopause unless there is a contraindication to its use”.11

Health Care Provider

What if I think I am at risk for osteoporosis?

The JH explain:

“It’s important to have regular bone health checks. Your doctor might ask about your medical history, check risk factors for osteoporosis and do a bone density test”.12

Health Topics A-Z

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  2. About Osteoporosis
  3. Are You At Risk? [+ Video: Risk Factors]
  4. BMS TV: Osteoporosis
  5. Bone Density Scan (DEXA Scan)
  6. Bone Density Scan [Image]
  7. Bone Density Test
  8. Bone Health
  9. Bone Health Checklist
  10. Bone Health and Osteoporosis
  11. Bone Health: Tips To Keep Your Bones Healthy
  12. Bone Mineral Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean
  13. Bonehealthandosteoporosis.org [Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
  14. Bonetalk.org [Bone Talk, United States]
    Osteoporosis Risk and Prevention
  15. Build Better Bones.org [International Osteoporosis Foundation]
    Osteoporosis Risk and Prevention
  16. Calcium
  17. Calcium Content of Common Foods
  18. Calcium and Vitamin D
  19. Calcium and Vitamin D: Important for Bone Health
  20. Calcium: Shopping List
  21. Communication With Your Doctor and Healthcare Team: Be Prepared for Your Visit
  22. D-pleted – The Vitamin Many of Us Are Low on
  23. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  24. Evaluation of Bone Health/Bone Density Testing
  25. Exercise
  26. Exercise To Stay Healthy
  27. Exercise for Bones
  28. Exercise for Your Bone Health
  29. Exercising With Osteoporosis: Stay Active the Safe Way
  30. Get A Bone Density Test
  31. Get the Facts on Calcium and Vitamin D
  32. HRT & Menopause Extra
  33. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with Dr Nicky Peel & Prof. David Armstrong
  34. How To Prevent Osteoporosis After Menopause
  35. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  36. ‘If You Don’t Exercise, You Break’: Physical Activity Key In Osteoporosis Intervention
  37. 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
  38. Knowyourbones.org
  39. Looking After Yourself: Healthy Bones
  40. Management of Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women: The 2021 Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  41. May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month
  42. Mayo Clinic Minute: What Women Should Know About Osteoporosis Risk [+ Video Courtesy Mayo Clinic News Network]
  43. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and A Bone-Healthy Diet
  44. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and Supplements for Bone Health
  45. Medicines for Prevention and Treatment
  46. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What Can I Do To Prevent Osteoporosis?
  47. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  48. Modifiable Risks
  49. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases [United States]: Understanding Bone Health
  50. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  51. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases [United States]
  52. Nutrients: Bone Healthy Ingredients
  53. Nutrition for Bones
  54. Nutrition: Food and Your Bones – Osteoporosis Nutrition Guidelines
  55. Office of Dietary Supplements: Calcium
  56. Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin D
  57. Osteopedia [Glossary of Terms]
  58. Osteopenia
  59. Osteoporosis
  60. Osteoporosis
  61. Osteoporosis
  62. Osteoporosis Exercise for Strong Bones
  63. Osteoporosis. Risk. Check.
  64. Osteoporosis Treatment: A-Z of Osteoporosis Treatments
  65. Osteoporosis Treatment: Medications Can Help
  66. Osteoporosis – Multiply Languages
  67. Osteoporosis: Bone Health Following the Menopause
  68. Osteoporosis: Prevention
  69. Pathtogoodbonehealth.org [Your Path To Good Bone Health, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
  70. Plant-Based Diets and Risk of Hip Fracture In Postmenopausal Women
  71. Prevent Broken Bones
  72. Preventing Fractures
  73. Preventing Osteoporosis: Questions for the Doctor
  74. Prevention
  75. Prevention and Healthy Living
  76. Prevention: What Can You Do To Protect Your Bones?
  77. Q&A: Nutrition | #Bone Matters
  78. Risk Factors
  79. Sarcopenia
  80. “Stronger Than Sarcopenia” Live Event: Understanding High Blood Pressure and Sarcopenia Among Older Americans
  81. Stronger Than Sticks and Stones: Promoting Women’s Bone Health Through Preventive Care
  82. The Best Exercises for Your Bones
  83. Treatment
  84. Treatment
  85. Treatment for Osteoporosis
  86. Updates on Exercise and Lifestyle Tips for Bone Strength With Joanne Fagerstrom, PT CFP
  87. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause [13 December 2023]
  88. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  89. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause
  90. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Bone Health and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
  91. Vitamin D
  92. Webinars: Previous – Approach To Bone Health In the Perimenopause and Postmenopause?
  93. What Foods Should A Person With Osteoporosis Avoid?
  94. What Is A Bone Density Test (DXA Scan)
  95. What Is Osteoporosis?
  96. What Women Need To Know [+ Video: Losing Bone Mass]
  97. World Osteoporosis Day [20 October]

Sources

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Sources

  1. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: What Changes After Menopause? – Bone Health and Osteoporosis. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/health-after-menopause/ Accessed: 16 March 2024
  2. What Women Need To Know. Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation https://www.nof.org/preventing-fractures/general-facts/what-women-need-to-know/ Accessed: 16 March 2024
  3. Osteoporosis Basics: Causes of Osteoporosis. Last Reviewed: December 2022. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoporosis/basics/symptoms-causes Accessed: 16 March 2024
  4. Are You At Risk? National Osteoporosis Foundation https://www.nof.org/prevention/general-facts/bone-basics/are-you-at-risk/ Accessed: 16 March 2024
  5. What Women Need To Know: Menopause: A Time for Action. Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/preventing-fractures/general-facts/what-women-need-to-know/ Accessed: 16 March 2024
  6. Looking After Yourself: Healthy Bones 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#healthy-bones Accessed: 16 March 2024
  7. Exercise for Your Bone Health: Which Exercises Are Best for Keeping Bones Healthy? Last Reviewed: May 2023. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/exercise-your-bone-health Accessed: 16 March 2023
  8. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use: Potential Benefits. July 2022:1 https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/professional/menonote-deciding-about-ht-2022.pdf Accessed: 16 March 2024
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  10. 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 2022:2 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20533691221104879 Accessed: 16 March 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 01 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 16 March 2024

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Sleep

“As many as 46% of individuals have sleep difficulties
in the years leading up to menopause.
Following menopause, about half of people experience…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Sleep Umbrella include?

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

  • Insomnia
  • Insufficient Sleep
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Changes/Difficulties/Disturbances/Problems/Symptoms
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Snoring
  • Unsatisfactory Sleep

How Much Sleep Do We Need?

How much sleep do we need?

In Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep – How Much Sleep Do We Need? the (United States) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke elaborate on:

“Your need for sleep and your sleep patterns change as you age, but this varies significantly across individuals of the same age. There is no magic “number of sleep hours” that works for everybody of the same age. Babies initially sleep as much as 16 to 18 hours per day, which may boost growth and development (especially of the brain). School-age children and teens on average need about 9.5 hours of sleep per night. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep a night, but after age 60, nighttime sleep tends to be shorter, lighter, and interrupted by multiple awakenings. Older people are also more likely to take medications that interfere with sleep”.2

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and sleep?

In How Can Menopause Affect Sleep the (United States) National Sleep Foundation (NSF) note:


Sleep“As many as 46% of individuals have sleep difficulties in the years leading up to menopause. Following menopause, about half of people experience sleep disorders”.3

In Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Sleep Disturbance the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) also note:

“It’s common to experience sleep disturbance during menopause. Around 25% of women aged 50–64 years have sleep problems. Menopausal symptoms, sleep habits and other lifestyle factors can make it hard to get a good night’s sleep”.4

Other Factors

Apart from menopause, what other factors may cause sleep disturbance?

In Menopause FAQ: Menopause Symptoms – A. Q. I’m having trouble sleeping, and I’m tired all the time. Is this because of menopause? the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) elaborate on:

“A. Some women report sleep disturbances (insomnia) around the time of menopause, and women and their healthcare providers sometimes attribute sleep disturbances to menopause. However, there are many reasons for sleep disturbances besides night sweats (simply, hot flashes at night)”.5

The NAMS also explain:

“Your sleep disturbances may be caused by factors that affect many women beginning at midlife, such as sleep-disordered breathing (known as sleep apnea), restless legs syndrome, stress, anxiety, depression, painful chronic illnesses, and even some medications”.6

Insomnia

Is there an association between insomnia and menopause?

In How Can Menopause Affect Sleep: Sleep Problems Associated With Menopause – Insomnia the NSF elaborate on:

“During and after the menopausal transition, people have an increased risk of developing insomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling and staying asleep. Despite the long-held belief that night sweats lead to insomnia, research suggests that increased wakefulness causes people to notice and feel bothered by hot flashes that they might otherwise sleep through”.7

Sleep Apnea

Is there an association between sleep apnea and menopause?

In How Can Menopause Affect Sleep: Sleep Problems Associated With Menopause – Snoring and Sleep Apnea the NSF note:

“Snoring can also be a symptom of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes breathing to become shallow or to stop altogether for short periods of time. These breathing events can reduce sleep quality, lead to daytime sleepiness, and potentially contribute to long-term physical and mental health problems. Sleep apnea affects about a quarter of people in the years leading up to menopause and more than a third in the years that follow”.8

Restless Legs Syndrome

What is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?

In Symptoms & Diagnosis: How Do I Know If I Have RLS? the (United States) Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation elaborate on:

“RLS is perhaps the most common condition you have never heard of, affecting more people than even type 2 diabetes. Up to 7-8% of the population has this neurological condition with 2–3% experiencing severe symptoms that affect their quality of life and require pharmaceutical treatment to manage their symptoms”.9

Where may I find a RLS Symptom Diary?

In Symptoms & Diagnosis: RLS Symptom Diary you may find the RLS Symptom Diary.Sleep

Alcohol

Is there an association between alcohol and insufficient sleep?

In Alcohol and Sleep: How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep Pattern the (United Kingdom) Drinkaware.co.uk note:

“Regular drinking can affect the quality of your sleep making you feel tired and sluggish. This is because drinking disrupts your sleep cycle.

Some people may find alcohol helps them get to sleep initially, but this is outweighed by the negative effect on sleep quality through the night.

The alcohol in your system will mean you spend less time in the important Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage of sleep, with the end result that you wake up feeling less refreshed. Even just a couple of drinks will have an effect”.10

Treatments

What are some sleep treatments?

According to the NAMS:

“Any treatment should first focus on improving your sleep routine—use regular hours to sleep each night, avoid getting too warm while sleeping, avoid stimulants such as caffeine and dark chocolate”.11

Concern or Not

Is insufficient sleep a concern?

In Sleep and Sleep Disorders the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explain:

“A third of US adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Not getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions—such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression—that threaten our nation’s health. Not getting enough sleep can lead to motor vehicle crashes and mistakes at work, which cause a lot of injury and disability each year. Getting enough sleep is not a luxury—it is something people need for good health. Sleep disorders can also increase a person’s risk of health problems. However, these disorders can be diagnosed and treated, bringing relief to those who suffer from them”.12

Health Care Provider

What if insufficient sleep is making me tired, irritable or moody?

If insufficient sleep is making you tired, irritable or moody it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The NAMS encourage us to seek help explaining:

“When lifestyle changes fail to alleviate sleep disturbances, your clinician may want to refer you to a sleep center to rule out sleep-related disorders before initiating prescription treatment. If your sleep disturbance is related solely to hot flashes, hormone therapy may help”.13

Health Topics A-Z

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Health Topics A-Z

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  6. Does Menopause Cause Insomnia and Sleeplessness?
  7. Dr. Susan Kok – Sleep and Menopause
  8. Effects of Sleep Problems During Menopause
  9. FAQs: Sleep Health and Disorders
  10. Females and Insomnia: How Hormones Impact Sleep At Every Stage of Life
  11. Get Enough Sleep
  12. Healthier Sleep In Adults
  13. Here’s What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep (and How Much You Really Need A Night)
  14. Hot Flashes
  15. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  16. How Long Can You Go Without Sleep?
  17. How Many Hours of Sleep Are Enough for Good Health?
  18. How To Cope With Sleep Problems
  19. How To Fall Asleep Fast
  20. How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night
  21. How To Get the Most Out of Napping
  22. How Much Sleep Keeps Cognitive Decline At Bay?
  23. How Sleep Deprivation Can Cause Inflammation
  24. How To Sleep When Your World Is Falling Apart
  25. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  26. In the News: Magnesium Supplements for Sleep Disorders
  27. Insomnia
  28. Insomnia
  29. Insomnia
  30. Insomnia: How Do I Stay Asleep?
  31. Insomnia: What Is
  32. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms of Menopause [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP] [Other Languages and Formats]
  33. Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Sleep Disturbance
  34. Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing Sleep During Menopause [+ Video]
  35. Mayo Clinic Minute: What Are the Benefits, Risks of Sleeping With Melatonin Gummies? [+ Video]
  36. Mayo Clinic Minute: What Is the Best Sleeping Position? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  37. Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 Ways To Get Better Sleep
  38. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can A Supplement Help You Sleep?
  39. Melatonin
  40. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  41. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  42. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
  43. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause Wellness
  44. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Mindfulness & Wellbeing During the Menopause Transition
  45. Menopause and Insomnia
  46. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  47. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  48. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  49. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  50. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Melatonin: What You Need To Know
  51. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Valerian
  52. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  53. Night Sweats
  54. Office of Dietary Supplements: Valerian
  55. Perimenopause
  56. Perimenopause
  57. Restless Legs
  58. Rsl.org [Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation]
  59. Sleep
  60. Sleep Diary
  61. Sleep Disturbance Associated With the Menopause
  62. Sleep Disturbance and the Menopause
  63. Sleep Hygiene
  64. Sleep Hygiene: 7 Tips for A Better Bedtime Routine
  65. Sleep Problems
  66. Sleep Problems and Menopause: What Can I Do?
  67. Sleep, Food, Exercise, Stress: Why Working on One of These Can Improve the Others
  68. Sleep: About Sleep
  69. Sleep Tips: 6 Steps To Better Sleep
  70. Sleep and Mental Health
  71. Snoring
  72. Snoring
  73. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  74. Thensf.org [National Sleep Foundation, United States]
  75. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  76. Understanding the Link Between Menopause and Sleep Apnea: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
  77. Valerian Root for Sleep
  78. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  79. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  80. Webinars: Previous – To Sleep, Perchance To Dream
  81. What Is Sleep Apnea?
  82. What Is Sleep Apnea?
  83. What To Do When Anxiety Affects Your Sleep
  84. Why Am I Still Tired After A Good Night’s Sleep?
  85. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  86. Women and Sleep
  87. Worldsleepday.org

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Menopause and Sleep. Updated: 18 January 2024. National Sleep Foundation https://www.sleepfoundation.org/women-sleep/menopause-and-sleep Accessed: 15 March 2024
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  8. Menopause and Sleep: Sleep Problems Associated With Menopause – Snoring and Sleep Apnea. Updated: 18 January 2024. National Sleep Foundation https://www.sleepfoundation.org/women-sleep/menopause-and-sleep Accessed: 15 March 2024
  9. Symptoms & Diagnosis: How Do I Know If I Have RLS? Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation https://www.rls.org/understanding-rls/symptoms-diagnosis Accessed: 15 March 2024
  10. Alcohol and Sleep: How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep Pattern. Last Reviewed: 01 November 2022. Drinkaware.co.uk https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/effects-on-the-body/alcohol-and-sleep Accessed: 15 March 2024
  11. Menopause FAQ: Menopause Symptoms – Q. I’m having trouble sleeping, and I’m tired all the time. Is this because of menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 15 March 2024
  12. Sleep and Sleep Disorders. Last Reviewed: 07 September 2022. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/index.html Accessed: 15 March 2024
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Menopause Mental Health

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

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Mental Health Umbrella include?

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

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

Definition

What is mental health?

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

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

Risk

Menopause Mental HealthIs the risk of mood changes and symptoms of depression and anxiety higher during perimenopause?

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

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

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

Perimenopause and Depression

Is there an association between perimenopause and depression?

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

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

  • Irritability
  • Increased anger
  • Low mood
  • Depression and anxiety”.4

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

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

Symptoms

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

Previous Clinical History

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

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

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

Menopause Symptoms

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

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

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

Other Factors

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Stress

Is there an association between stress and menopause mental health?

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

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

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

Best Mental Health Tips

What are some best mental health tips?

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

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

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

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

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

Hormone Therapy

May hormone therapy improve mood?

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

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

In Menopause and Mental Health: Treatment Options for Mental Health Symptoms the AMS explain:

“While some international guidelines do not recommend MHT as first line therapy, many doctors have seen a positive effect on mood with the use of MHT in the first instance. There is evidence that oestrogen has antidepressant effects, particularly in perimenopausal women. We emphasise an individualised approach with treatment tailored to the individual patient”.13

Health Care Provider

What if my mood is making me moodier?

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

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

“Speaking with your doctor about your menopausal symptoms, life circumstances and clinical history can help them to recommend the best treatment options and lifestyle and behavioural changes for your situation”.14

Health Topics A-Z

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  84. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journal – Menopause 2024
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  86. Therapy Could Be Effective Treatment for Non-Physical Symptoms of Menopause
  87. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
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Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health. Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Revised: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms Accessed: 12 March 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 18 July 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 12 March 2024

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Menopause Headaches

“Migraine is affected by the changing hormone environment, with perimenopause associated with increased migraine, particularly menstrual migraine”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Headaches Umbrella include?

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

  • Hormonal Headaches and Migraines
  • Menopausal/Menopause Headaches and Migraines
  • Perimenopausal/Perimenopause Headaches and Migraines

Headaches

Is there an association between headaches and perimenopause?

In Menopause FAQs: Understanding the Symptoms – Q. I’ve been having headaches lately. Is this a symptom of menopause? the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) elaborate on:

“A. Studies suggest that hormones may play a role in headaches. Women at increased risk for hormonal headaches during perimenopause are those who have already had headaches influenced by hormones, such as those with a history of headaches around their menstrual periods (so-called menstrual migraines) or when taking oral contraceptives. Hormonal headaches typically stop when menopause is reached and hormone levels are consistently low”.2

Migraines

Is there an association between migraines and menopause?

In Migraine: Can Migraine Be Worse During Menopause? the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov elaborate on:

“If your migraine headaches are closely linked to your menstrual cycle, menopause may make them less severe. As you get older, the nausea and vomiting may decrease as well. About two-thirds of women with migraines report that their symptoms improve with menopause.

But for some women, menopause worsens migraine or triggers them to start. It is not clear why this happens. Menopausal hormone therapy, which is prescribed for some women during menopause, may be linked to migraines during this time. In general, though, the worsening of migraine symptoms goes away once menopause is complete”.3

Menstrual Migraine

How common is menstrual migraine?

In Menstrual and Perimenopausal Migraine: A Narrative Review – Highlights, dated 09 July 2020, the author notes:

  • “During the reproductive years menstrual migraine affects around 4–8% of all women and around 20–25% of women with migraine”.4

Cause

What may cause migraine?

In Menstrual and Perimenopausal Migraine: A Narrative Review – Abstract the author also elaborates on:

“Migraine is affected by the changing hormone environment, with perimenopause associated with increased migraine, particularly menstrual migraine. Menstrual attacks are recognised to be more disabling and less responsive to treatment compared with non-menstrual attacks. Perimenstrual estrogen ‘withdrawal’ is implicated in the pathophysiology of menstrual migraine, with increased prevalence of migraine in perimenopause associated with unpredictable estrogen fluctuations”.5

Headache DiaryMenopause Headaches

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Your Country may have Links similar to:

Headache Diary

  1. Headache Diaries & Migraine Diaries [+ Format]
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Treatment

How are headaches treated?

The NAMS explain:

“Most headaches do not require treatment or can be treated with nonprescription pain medications. Some headaches, however, can be serious. More serious headaches, including migraines, may require prescription drugs; however, care should be taken to monitor the use of these drugs”.6

HRT

Can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) help?

On page one in Migraine and HRT: Can HRT Help? the (British) Women’s Health Concern elaborate on:

Menopause Headaches“Many women notice that migraine is more likely to occur when they have bad hot flushes and night sweats. Since HRT is very effective at controlling these menopause symptoms, it may help reduce the likelihood of migraine but is not in itself an effective migraine treatment. Further, if started too early in the perimenopause when estrogen levels can fluctuate widely, the addition of HRT can worsen migraine.

The type of HRT is important as some forms of HRT can create more hormone fluctuations, triggering migraine. This is more likely to occur with oral HRT than with patches or gel. We generally recommend that women with migraine who need HRT should use estrogen patches, gel or spray, known as transdermal estrogen, as these provide more stable hormone levels than tablets”.7

Health Care Provider

What if I get headaches?

If you get headaches it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. 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.

The NAMS note:

“If a headache is unusually painful or different from those you have had before, seek medical help promptly”.8

In Headaches: See A GP If the (United Kingdom) NHS also note:

“See a GP if:

  • Your headache keeps coming back
  • Painkillers do not help and your headache gets worse
  • You have a bad throbbing pain at the front or side of your head – it could be a migraine or, more rarely, a cluster headache
  • You feel sick, vomit and find light or noise painful”.9

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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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.

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  84. Struggling With Migraine Hangovers? Read This
  85. Surprising Menopause Symptoms | Dr Louise Newson
  86. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson
  87. Tension Headache
  88. Tension-Type Headaches: Self-Care Measures for Relief
  89. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  90. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  91. Top 30 Things I Wish I Knew…. [+ Videos]
  92. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  93. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Migraine Headaches
  94. Webinars: Previous – Menopausal Migraines – Webinar [17 September 2024]
  95. Webinars: Previous – Brain Teasers: Challenges In the Cranium
  96. What Is Migraine?
  97. When Headaches Won’t Go Away
  98. When Migraine Turns Chronic
  99. Why Am I Waking Up With A Migraine?
  100. Women and Migraines: What You Need To Know

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  1. MacGregor, E. A. Menstrual and Perimenopausal Migraine A Narrative Review – Abstract. 09 July 2020. https://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122(20)30329-7/pdf Accessed: 08 March 2024
  2. Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms – Q. I’ve been having headaches lately. Is this a symptom of menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 08 March 2024
  3. Migraine: Can Migraine Be Worse During Menopause? Page Last Updated: 22 February 2021. Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/migraine Accessed: 08 March 2024
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  6. Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms – Q. I’ve been having headaches lately. Is this a symptom of menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 08 March 2024
  7. Migraine and HRT: Can HRT Help? Reviewed: November 2023:1. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/migraine-and-hrt/ Accessed: 08 March 2024
  8. Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms – Q. I’ve been having headaches lately. Is this a symptom of menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 08 March 2024
  9. Headaches: See A GP If. Page Last Reviewed: 09 February 2021. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/headaches/#when-to-get-medical-help Accessed: 08 March 2024
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  1. Menopause-Associated Changes In Mandibular Bone Microarchitecture Are Site-Specific [April 2024]
  2. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 30 April 2024 – Original Studies
  3. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 30 April 2024 – Systematic Review
  4. Science In 5: Episode #117 – Low Back Pain [30 April 2024]
  5. 10 Tips for Couples Navigating Menopause [29 April 2024]
  6. Balance In Transition: Unraveling the Link Between Menopause and Vertigo [29 April 2024]
  7. Ovarian Tissue Freezing for Menopause Delay: Medical Breakthrough or Risky Gamble? [29 April 2024]
  8. Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes In Postmenopausal Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease [29 April 2024]
  9. Black Menopausal Women Almost 5 Times Less Likely To Be on HRT Than White Women [27 April 2024]
  10. We Demand Attention on How Hormonal Changes Impact ADHD Symptoms In Women [25 April 2025]
  11. EMAS Position Statement: Thyroid Disease and Menopause [24 April 2024]
  12. Good Heart Health In Middle Age May Preserve Brain Function Among Black Women As They Age [24 April 2024]
  13. Postmenopausal FSH Levels Linked To Type 2 Diabetes Risk [24 April 2024]
  14. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 23 April 2024 – Original Study
  15. Pre-existing Conditions and Menopause
  16. Purdue Nutrition Science Researcher Uncovers Connection Between Hormones, Gut Microbiome and Metabolic Dysfunction Commonly Seen In Postmenopausal Women [23 April 2024]
  17. Cognitive Function In Urban and Rural Postmenopausal Women [20 April 2024]
  18. The Impact of A Specialist-Led Digital Health Application on Menopause Symptoms In the Workplace: A Single-Arm, Longitudinal Evaluation [20 April 2024]
  19. Balance In Transition: Unraveling the Link Between Menopause and Vertigo [29 April 2024]
  20. Randomized Trials of Estrogen-Alone and Breast Cancer Incidence: A Meta-Analysis [23 April 2024]
  21. In Search of A Well-Balanced Narrative of the Menopause Momentum [19 April 2024]
  22. Brown Adipose Tissue Metabolism In Women Is Dependent on Ovarian Status [18 April 2024]
  23. Is Earthing Actually Good for You? Here’s What We Know [19 April 2024]
  24. Gut Microbes Differ In Postmenopausal Women Responding To Prunes To Maintain Hip Bone Mineral Density [18 April 2024]
  25. The Risk of Depression In the Menopausal Stages: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [18 April 2024]
  26. Evaluation of Menopausal Syndrome Relief and Anti-Obesity Efficacy of the Korean Fermented Food Doenjang: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial [17 April 2024]
  27. Mayo Clinic Minute: Busting Plant-Based Diet Myths [17 April 2024] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  28. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions
  29. What To Know About Body Recomposition [16 April 2024]
  30. Cracking the Calcium Code To Understand Its Role In Health [15 April 2024]
  31. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 16 April 2024 – Original Study
  32. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS [16 April 2024]
  33. Harvard Health Ad Watch: New Drug, Old Song, Clever Tagline. How Well Does A New Drug Prevent Hot Flashes? [15 April 2024]
  34. Imaging and Molecular Features of Adenomyosis After Menopause [12 April 2024]
  35. Heart Health and Diet: How They’re Connected With Julia Zumpano, RD and Leslie Cho, MD [10 April 2024]
  36. Joint BMS BSGE BGCS FSRH GIRFT and RCOG Guideline on Management of Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT [10 April 2024]
  37. Women Aged Older Than 65 Years May Be Able To Safely Continue Taking Hormone Therapy [10 April 2024]
  38. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 09 April 2024 – Original Study
  39. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 09 April 2024 – Review: Systematic
  40. 8 Myths and Truths About Menopausal Hot Flashes [09 April 2024]
  41. Efficacy and Safety of Shatavari Root Extract for the Management of Menopausal Symptoms: A Double-Blind, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial [08 April 2024]
  42. How To Talk To Your Doctor About Midlife Brain Fog [08 April 2024]
  43. World Health Day 2024 [07 April 2024]
  44. World Health Day 2024: My Health, My Right [07 April 2024]
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  45. Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS): CAMS Menopause Hour With the Canadian Menopause Society [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies] [05 April 2024]
  46. Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS): CAMS Menopause Hour With the Italian Menopause Society [05 April 2024]
  47. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women [05 April 2024]
  48. Associations Between Age At Menopause, Vascular Risk, and 3-Year Cognitive Change In the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging [03 April 2024]
  49. Exercise Testing Unmasks Exaggerated Blood Pressure Independent of Fibrinolytic Response In Black But Not White Postmenopausal Females [03 April 2024]
  50. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 03 April 2024 – Original Study
  51. Pointers With Portela: Effects of Hormone Changes on the Skin [03 April 2024]
  52. Heart Health Declines Rapidly After Menopause [02 April 2024]
  53. How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night [02 April 2024]
  54. The Association of Vasomotor Symptoms With Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density In Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies [02 April 2024]
  55. Genetic Risk Impacts the Association of Menopausal Hormone Therapy With Colorectal Cancer Risk [01 April 2024]
  56. Effects of Guizhi and Erxian Decoction on Menopausal Hot Flashes: Insights From the Gut Microbiome and Metabolic Profiles [April 2024]
  57. Maturitas Volume 182, April 2024
  58. Maturitas Volume 182, April 2024: Editorial
  59. Maturitas Volume 182, April 2024: Original Article (s)
  60. Maturitas Volume 182, April 2024: Practice Guideline (s)
  61. Maturitas Volume 182, April 2024: Special Issue Section: Diversity of Menopause: How To Prepare Women To Experience the Menopausal Transition; J. M. Kling, P. S. David, T. L. Smith
  62. Maturitas Volume 182, April 2024: Special Issue Section: Special Issue Section: Research Approaches for Achievement of Healthy Ageing
  63. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – April 2024 – Volume 31 – Issue 4
  64. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – April 2024 – Volume 31 – Issue 4: Editorial
  65. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – April 2024 – Volume 31 – Issue 4: Original Study
  66. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – April 2024 – Volume 31 – Issue 4: Review
  67. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Videos
  68. National Stress Awareness Month [April, United States]
  69. Stress Awareness Month 2024 [April, United Kingdom]
  70. PMD Awareness Month 2024 [April]
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and international sources.Meno Martha

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  1. CAMS Menopause Hour: A Practical Approach To the Management of Menopause [28 March 2024] [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies]
  2. Use of Progestogens and the Risk of Intracranial Meningioma: National Case-Control Study [27 March 2024]
  3. Menopausal Status Induces Vaginal Dysbiosis In Women With Human Papillomavirus Infection [26 March 2024]
  4. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 25 March 2024 – Original Study
  5. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 25 March 2024 – Review Narrative
  6. Altered Brain Morphology and Functional Connectivity In Postmenopausal Women: Automatic Segmentation of Whole-Brain and Thalamic Subnuclei and Resting-State fMRi [23 March 2024]
  7. Obesity Disparities In Women and Factors Impacting Health Outcomes [22 March 2024]
  8. These Four Common Medicines Could Help Prolong Your Life [21 March 2024]
  9. Why It Really Is Harder for Women To Lose Weight (and What To Do About It) [21 March 2024]
  10. Elinzanetant Significantly Reduces Menopausal Hot Flash Frequency [20 March 2024]
  11. 14 Ways To Lose Belly Fat [19 March 2024]
  12. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS [19 March 2024]
  13. The Impact of Menopause on Women at Work: A Guide Conversation [19 March 2024]
  14. The ‘Middle-Aging’ Brain [19 March 2024]
  15. LQBTQ Health Awareness Week [18-22 March 2024]
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  16. Researchers Develop Tool To Predict Likelihood of Premature Menopause In Childhood Cancer Survivors [18 March 2024]
  17. Worldsleepday.org
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  18. A Contemporary View of Menopausal Hormone Therapy [14 March 2024]
  19. New Drug May Help Prevent Brittle Bones, Weight Gain During Menopause [14 March 2024]
  20. Calcium Intake and Absorption: Are You Getting Enough? [13 March 2024]
  21. The Evolution of Menopause In Toothed Whales [13 March 2024]
  22. Bleeding Between Periods? How To Tell If It’s A Problem [12 March 2024]
  23. Lisa Mosconi: Research Is ‘Validating … Women’s Experiences’ [12 March 2024]
  24. Long-Term Effect of Randomization To Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation on Health In Older Women: Postintervention Follow-up of A Randomized Clinical Trial [12 March 2024]
  25. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 12 March 2024 – Review – Systematic
  26. CAMS Menopause Hour – Perimenopause: A Clinical Challenge [11 March 2024]
  27. Signs You May Need To See A Sleep Specialist [11 March 2024]
  28. Everything You Need To Know About Menopausal Brain Fog but Are Afraid To Ask — and No, ‘You’re Not Losing Your Mind’ [10 March 2024]
  29. Investigating the Prevalence of Menopausal Symptoms and Medico-Social Dimensions of Menopause In Rural Puducherry, India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study [10 March 2024]
  30. A New Study Highlights the Inability of Most Animal Models To Accurately Translate Features of Female Aging [08 March 2024]
  31. International Women’s Day [08 March 2024]
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  32. Menopause In the Workplace: International Women’s Day 2024 [08 March 2024]
  33. What Do Your Hormones Have To Do With Your Oral Health? [07 March 2024]
  34. Menopause Resource Guides Aim To Create Menopause-Friendly Workplaces for All [06 March 2024]

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  35. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause [March 2024]
  36. The Truth About Menopause and Weight Gain [06 March 2024]
  37. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Latest Articles: 05 March 2024 – Original Study
  38. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journal – Menopause 2024 [05 March 2024]
  39. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journal – Menopause 2024 [05 March 2024]: Editorial
  40. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journal – Menopause 2024 [05 March 2024]: Perspectives
  41. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journal – Menopause 2024 [05 March 2024]: Series
  42. Time for A Balanced Conversation About Menopause [05 March 2024]
  43. 12 Ways To Treat Your Back Pain Without Surgery [04 March 2024]
  44. Efficacy and Safety of Fezolinetant for the Treatment of Menopause-Associated Vasomotor Symptoms [March 2024]
  45. The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on C-Reactive Protein and Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure In Postmenopausal Women: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials [March 2024]
  46. Maturitas Volume 181, March 2024
  47. Maturitas Volume 181, March 2024: Editorial
  48. Maturitas Volume 181, March 2024: Original Article (s)
  49. Maturitas Volume 181, March 2024: Review (s)
  50. Maturitas Volume 181, March 2024: Special Issue Section: Menopause: Challenging the Medical Paradigm to Reflect Menopausal Women’s Conditions; T. Simoncini, M. Caretto
  51. Maturitas Volume 181, March 2024: Special Issue Section: Diversity of Menopause: How To Prepare Women To Experience the Menopausal Transition; J. M. Kling, P. S. David, T. L. Smith
  52. Maturitas Volume 181, March 2024: Special Issue Section: Special Issue Section: Research Approaches for Achievement of Healthy Ageing
  53. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – March 2024 – Volume 31 – Issue 3: Clinical Corner – Practice Pearl
  54. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – March 2024 – Volume 31 – Issue 3
  55. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – March 2024 – Volume 31 – Issue 3: Editorial
  56. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – March 2024 – Volume 31 – Issue 3: Original Study
  57. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – March 2024 – Volume 31 – Issue 3: Review
  58. Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society – Videos
  59. National Nutrition Month® [United States]
  60. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month [March, United Kingdom]
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

“Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy
that can help you manage your problems
by changing the way you think and behave”.1

Umbrella

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

  • Cognitive Behavioral/Behaviour/Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Definition

What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?

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

“Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave.

It’s most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems”.2

The (United States) National Alliance on Mental Illness’ (NAMI) definition is:

“Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on exploring relationships among a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. During CBT a therapist will actively work with a person to uncover unhealthy patterns of thought and how they may be causing self-destructive behaviors and beliefs”.3

On page one in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms the (British) Women’s Health Concern’s (WHC) definition is:

“Cognitive behaviour therapy is a brief, non-medical approach that can be helpful for a range of health problems, including anxiety and stress, depressed mood, hot flushes and night sweats, sleep problems and fatigue. CBT helps people to develop practical ways of managing problems and provides new coping skills and useful strategies. For this reason, it can be a helpful approach to try because the skills can be applied to different problems, and can improve wellbeing in general”.4

Treatment

What may CBT be used to treat?

In Psychotherapy: Popular Types of Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the NAMI:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy“Studies of CBT have shown it to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and schizophrenia. Individuals who undergo CBT show changes in brain activity, suggesting that this therapy actually improves your brain functioning as well”.5

In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Overview – Uses for CBT the NHS elaborate on:

“In addition to depression or anxiety disorders, CBT can also help people with:

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Eating Disorders – such as anorexia and bulimia…
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)…
  • Panic Disorder…
  • Phobias…
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)…
  • Psychosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Problems – such as insomnia…
  • Problems related to alcohol misuse…

CBT is also sometimes used to treat people with long-term health conditions, such as:

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic pain

Although CBT cannot cure the physical symptoms of these conditions, it can help people cope better with their symptoms”.6

How

How does CBT work?

In Psychotherapy: Popular Types of Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the NAMI:

“The core principles of CBT are identifying negative or false beliefs and testing or restructuring them. Oftentimes someone being treated with CBT will have homework in between sessions where they practice replacing negative thoughts with with more realistic thoughts based on prior experiences or record their negative thoughts in a journal”.7

In Overview – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): How CBT Works the NHS elaborate on:

“CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts.

You’re shown how to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel”.8

Different Differences

How is CBT different from some other talking treatments?

The NHS explain:

“Unlike some other talking treatments, CBT deals with your current problems, rather than focusing on issues from your past.

It looks for practical ways to improve your state of mind on a daily basis”.9

Anxiety

Can CBT be used to help manage anxiety?

In Managing Anxiety: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy the JH explain:

“Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment that can be used to help manage anxiety. It aims to change unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving that can trigger anxiety or make you feel more anxious.

CBT may involve learning:

  • The difference between productive and unproductive worrying
  • How to let go of worries and get better at problem-solving
  • How to think more positively about yourself and your life
  • Relaxation and breathing techniques to manage anxiety
  • How to face your fears rationally.

There are many ways to learn about CBT (e.g. online programs), but you will get the most out of your therapy if you work with a therapist. Therapists who are trained in CBT can tailor a program to meet your individual needs”.10

NICE Draft Updated Guideline, 17 November 2023

What do the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommend in their NICE Draft Updated Guideline Recommends More Treatment Choices for Menopause Symptoms?

In NICE Draft Updated Guideline Recommends More Treatment Choices for Menopause Symptoms, dated 17 November 2023, the NICE elaborate on:

“CBT was found to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes and night sweats and should be considered alongside or as an alternative to HRT, the draft guidance says.

It was also found to help sleep problems related to menopause, including, how long it takes to fall asleep and how long before waking”.11

Hot Flushes

Is CBT effective in managing hot flushes?

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

“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”.12

On page five in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopause Symptoms: CBT for Hot Flushes the WHC elaborate on:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy“CBT for hot flushes focuses on the links between physical symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behaviour. The way we think about symptoms in certain situations tends to affect the emotions we feel and what we do, and these reactions can in turn increase intensity of the hot flushes”.13

In Harness the Power of Your Mind To Beat Hot Flushes: It’s the Symptom That Plagues So Many Menopausal Women — and Now Here’s A Drug-Free Way That’s Proven To Tackle It the authors elaborate on:

“…CBT, by changing behaviours and thought patterns surrounding hot flushes, can dramatically reduce their frequency, duration and intensity. It can also help ease menopausal symptoms such as low mood and poor sleep. It effectively targets the vicious cycle so symptoms become more manageable and mood improves”.14

Health Care Provider

What if I think I could benefit from CBT?

If you would think you could benefit from CBT, 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.

In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“CBT can be a very helpful tool ― either alone or in combination with other therapies ― in treating mental health disorders, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or an eating disorder. But not everyone who benefits from CBT has a mental health condition. CBT can be an effective tool to help anyone learn how to better manage stressful life situations”.15

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  1. A Pragmatic Approach To the Management of Menopause
  2. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  3. Anxiety Self-Help Guide
  4. Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies [United States]
  5. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  6. British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies [United Kingdom]
  7. CBT Is An Effective Treatment for Many Mental Health Issues – But Here’s Why It May Not Suit Everyone
  8. CBT  | Therapy Worth Talking About [Multiply Languages]
  9. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms
  10. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  11. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  12. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  13. Emerging Research In the Management of Menopausal Symptoms
  14. Emotional Wellness In 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. Harness the Power of Your Mind To Beat Hot Flushes: It’s the Symptom That Plagues So Many Menopausal Women — and Now Here’s A Drug-Free Way That’s Proven To Tackle It
  19. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  20. How It Works – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  21. How Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mental Health
  22. Information for Partners
  23. Impact of the CBT-Meno Protocol on Menopause-Specific Beliefs, Dysfunctional Attitudes, and Coping Behaviors
  24. Is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy An Effective Option for Women Who Have Troublesome Menopausal Symptoms?
  25. 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
  26. 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]
  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. Looking After Yourself
  30. Managing Menopause
  31. Managing Your Symptoms
  32. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  33. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  34. Meet Florence 2.0, She Can Give You Advice on A Healthier Lifestyle and Mental Health [Multiply Languages]
  35. Menopause
  36. Menopause
  37. Menopause
  38. Menopause
  39. Menopause Management Options
  40. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  41. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  42. Menopause Mindfulness: A Personal Toolkit for Menopause Preparedness
  43. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 1. What Is Menopause?
  44. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  45. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  46. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Mindfulness & Wellbeing During the Menopause Transition
  47. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  48. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  49. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  50. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  51. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness
  52. Menopause and Mental Health
  53. Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing
  54. Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
  55. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management [NICE National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Draft Guideline]
  56. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  57. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  58. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  59. Mindfulness Exercises
  60. Mood and the Menopause
  61. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  62. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  63. New Generation Psychological Treatments In Chronic Pain
  64. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  65. Overview – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  66. Perimenopause
  67. Perimenopause
  68. Psychotherapy: Popular Types of Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  69. Reframing Unhelpful Thoughts
  70. Self-Help CBT Techniques
  71. Self-Help Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Working Women With Problematic Hot Flushes and Night Sweats (MENOS@Work): A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
  72. Self-Help Tool: Menopause and Mental Wellbeing
  73. Supporting A Loved One Through Menopause
  74. Therapy Could Be Effective Treatment for Non-Physical Symptoms of Menopause
  75. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  76. Top Tips To Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
  77. Types of Talking Therapies
  78. Types of Talking Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  79. Updated Guideline Recommends More Treatment Choices for Menopause Symptoms [17 November 2024]
  80. Updated NICE Draft Guideline for Consultation [17 November 2023]
  81. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  82. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  83. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  84. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  85. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  86. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  87. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  88. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: What Women Should Know About Menopause and Brain Fog
  89. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  90. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  91. What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
  92. What Is Menopause?
  93. What Is Menopause?
  94. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  95. What Is Telemental Health?
  96. What’s the Link Between the Menopause and Anxiety?
  97. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit

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  1. Overview – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Page Last Reviewed: 10 November 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/ Accessed: 01 March 2024
  2. Overview – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Page Last Reviewed: 10 November 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/ Accessed: 01 March 2024
  3. Psychotherapy: Popular Types of Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Treatment/Psychotherapy Accessed: 01 March 2024
  4. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms. Publication Date: February 2023:1. https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-menopausal-symptoms/ Accessed: 01 March 2024
  5. Psychotherapy: Popular Types of Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Treatment/Psychotherapy Accessed: 01 March 2024
  6. Overview – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Uses for CBT. Page Last Reviewed: 10 November 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/ Accessed: 01 March 2024
  7. Psychotherapy: Popular Types of Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Treatment/Psychotherapy Accessed: 01 March 2024
  8. Overview – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): How CBT Works. Page Last Reviewed: 10 November 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/ Accessed: 01 March 2024
  9. Overview – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): How CBT Works. Page Last Reviewed: 10 November 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/ Accessed: 01 March 2024
  10. Managing Anxiety: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Last Updated: 04 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 28 June 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/anxiety/managing-anxiety#cognitive-behavioural-therapy Accessed: 01 March 2024
  11. NICE Draft Updated Guideline Recommends More Treatment Choices for Menopause Symptoms. 17 November 2023. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence https://www.nice.org.uk/news/article/nice-draft-updated-guideline-recommends-more-treatment-choices-for-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 01 March 2024
  12. Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats – Reduce Stress. Last Updated: 10 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: 01 March 2024
  13. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopause Symptoms: CBT for Hot Flushes. Publication Date: February 2023:5. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-menopausal-symptoms/ Accessed: 01 March 2024
  14. Hunter, M. and Smith, M. Harness the Power of Your Mind To Beat Hot Flushes: It’s the Symptom That Plagues So Many Menopausal Women — and Now Here’s A Drug-Free Way That’s Proven To Tackle It. 26 January 2021 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9185969/Harness-power-mind-beat-hot-flushes.html Accessed: 01 March 2024
  15. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Overview. 16 March 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610 Accessed: 01 March 2024
Topic Last Updated: 07 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 March 2024

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Heart Disease and Menopause

“Before menopause, women have a lower risk of heart
disease than men. However, as women age and their
oestrogen levels fall, their risk of cardiovascular disease…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Heart Disease and Menopause Umbrella include?

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

  • After Menopause
  • Before Menopause
  • Cardiovascular Disease (CVD
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
  • Heart Conditions
  • Heart Disease/s
  • Perimenopause
  • Postmenopause

Heart Disease

What is heart disease?

DotS the definition of heart disease may vary. The (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definition is:

“The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart attack”.2

Before Menopause

Heart Disease and MenopauseHeart Disease and MenopauseIs there an association between before menopause and heart disease?

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

“Before menopause, women have a lower risk of heart disease than men. However, as women age and their oestrogen levels fall, their risk of cardiovascular disease increases”.3

In Menopause and Heart Disease the British Heart Foundation (BHF) note:

“Before the menopause, women in general have a lower risk of being affected by coronary heart disease. But after the menopause, your risk increases”.4

In Coronary Heart Disease: Women and Heart Disease – Why Does Coronary Heart Disease Affect Women Differently? the (United States) National Institute of Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) elaborate on:

  • “Hormone changes may affect a woman’s risk for coronary heart disease. Before menopause, the hormone estrogen provides women with some protection against heart disease. This may be because estrogen keeps the arteries flexible or because estrogen may have beneficial effects on blood lipids. As women age, though, their risk for coronary heart disease increases, and menopausal hormone therapy may further increase that risk”.5

Postmenopause

Is there an association between postmenopause and heart disease?

The JH explain:

“After menopause, risk factors for heart disease increase. These include:

  • High blood pressure
  • An increase in total cholesterol
  • An increase in LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol)
  • A decrease in HDL (‘good’ cholesterol)
  • An increase in blood fats, such as triglycerides”.6

Early Menopause

Is there an association between early menopause and heart disease?

Yes. According to the NHLBI:

Heart Disease and Menopause“Women who experience early menopause, especially after a hysterectomy, are more likely to develop heart disease than women of the same age who have not yet experienced menopause”.7

Hormone Replacement Therapy Risk

Can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease?

In Menopause and Your Heart: HRT: Benefit or Risk To Your Heart? the BHF note:

“There’s also evidence that HRT can reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease, or of having a heart attack and stroke. This is because it replaces hormones in your body, which can help to protect your heart. Evidence shows that HRT should be started within 10 years of starting the menopause and before the age of 60. The earlier HRT is started, the more effective it is at protecting your heart and reducing your risk of coronary heart disease”.8

Cholesterol Levels

Is there an association between some types of HRT and cholesterol levels?

In Menopause and Your Heart: HRT: Benefit or Risk To Your Heart? the BHF also note:

“It’s thought that HRT can have a positive effect on your cholesterol levels, however some types of HRT can increase your cholesterol levels. Talk to your doctor if you have high cholesterol”.9

Blood Clots and Stroke

Is there an association between HRT, blood clots and a stroke?

In Menopause and Your Heart: HRT: Benefit or Risk To Your Heart? the BHF explain:

“HRT tablets can slightly increase your risk of blood clots and a stroke, but the risk is low for women under 60. Most women are prescribed HRT through the skin (such as HRT patches). If you’re worried about this, speak to your doctor about having HRT as a patch or gel instead”.10

Heart Disease Prevention

What are the most effective ways to prevent heart disease?

In The Connection Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risks, published 20 February 2023, the author elaborates on:

“Research suggests the most effective ways to prevent heart disease include not smoking, being physically active, eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough sleep, and keeping cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose levels under control”.11

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have heart disease or I have a family history of heart disease?

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

In Heart Disease: It’s Not Just for Men – You and Your Doctor: A Heart Healthy Partnership the NHLBI also remind us:

“A crucial step in determining your risk is to see your doctor for a thorough checkup. Your doctor can be an important partner in helping you set and reach goals for heart health. But don’t wait for your doctor to mention heart disease or its risk factors. Many doctors don’t routinely bring up the subject with women patients. Here are some tips for establishing good, clear communication between you and your doctor:

  • Speak Up…
  • Keep Tabs on Treatment…
  • Be Open…
  • Keep It Simple…”.12

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New or Updated

  1. About Heart Disease In Women
  2. Alcohol
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS TV: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
  5. Be A Force for Change. Know the Signs. Get Your Heart Checked. [Video]
  6. Cardiosmart.org
  7. Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Heart Attack Warning Signs In Women
  8. Causes and Prevention of Heart Disease
  9. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Menopause and Heart Disease
  10. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  11. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  12. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: Premature and Early Menopause
  13. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  14. Coronary Heart Disease
  15. Coronary Heart Disease: What Is Coronary Heart Disease?
  16. Coronary Heart Disease: Women and Heart Disease
  17. Diabetes and Heart Disease
  18. Diabetes: Your Heart and Diabetes
  19. Drinking Red Wine for Heart Health? Read This Before You Toast
  20. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
  21. Empoweredtoserve.org [EmPOWERED To Serve]
  22. Heart Disease and MenopauseFAQs: Heart Health for Women
  23. Facts About Women and Heart Disease
  24. Family History
  25. February Is American Heart Month
  26. Fitness
  27. Getting Serious About Heart Health
  28. Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women, United States]
  29. Guidance on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  30. Healthy Diet
  31. Healthy Eating
  32. Healthy Lifestyle
  33. Healthy Living
  34. Heart Disease In Black Women
  35. Heart Disease In Hispanic Women
  36. Heart Disease In Women: Understand Symptoms and Risk Factors
  37. Heart Disease and Stroke In Women
  38. Heart Disease, Family Health History, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Family Health History and Heart Disease
  39. Heart Disease: About Women and Heart Disease
  40. Heart Disease: It’s Not Just for Men – Questions To Ask Your Doctor
  41. Heart Health After Menopause
  42. Heart Health Information In Your Language: Healthy Heart Habits
  43. Heart Health Information In Your Language: Women and Heart Disease
  44. Heart Health for Women [+ Video]
  45. Heart Palpitations
  46. Heart-Healthy Living
  47. Heart-To-Heart: Talking To Your Health Care Professional
  48. Herbal Supplements and Heart Medicines May Not Mix
  49. Herheart.org [Her Heart]
  50. How Estrogen Supports Heart Health
  51. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  52. It’s Time To… Read My Lips

  53. Know Your Numbers They Could Just Save Your Life
  54. Know Your Risk
  55. Know Your Risk for Heart Disease
  56. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause
  57. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Only Happens In Your 50s]
  58. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause]
  59. Life’s Essential 8
  60. Mayo Clinic Minute: Are You Getting Enough Sleep for Your Best Heart Health? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  61. Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and the Heart Connection [+ Video]
  62. Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs of Coronary Artery Disease, How To Reduce Your Risk [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  63. Mayo Clinic Minute: What Is Heart Disease? [+ Video]
  64. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Heart Rhythm Problems Need Attention [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  65. Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Heart Disease and Stroke
  66. Menopause
  67. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  68. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  69. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
  70. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
  71. Menopause and Cardiovascular Risk
  72. Menopause and Heart Disease
  73. Menopause and Heart Health
    Heart Disease and Menopause
  74. Menopause and Heart Health – 4 Tips for A Healthy Heart While Your Body Is Changing
  75. Menopause and Your Heart
  76. Menopause and Your Heart: HRT: Benefit or Risk To Your Heart?
  77. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  78. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cardiovascular Disease
  79. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Chelation for Coronary Heart Disease: What You Need To Know
  80. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  81. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  82. Rethinking Menopausal Hormone Therapy: For Whom, What, When, and How Long?
  83. Q&A: Health Changes During Menopause Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risk
  84. Read My Lips
  85. Smokefreewomen [United States]
  86. Taking It To Heart: Addressing Cardiovascular Disease In Women [Video]
  87. The Connection Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risks
  88. The Heart Truth
  89. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  90. Tips To Keep Stress From Hurting Your Heart
  91. Tips for Women To Prevent Heart Disease
  92. Video: Leslie Cho, MD, Discusses CV Risks, Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  93. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Cardiovascular Disease In Women
  94. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Heart Disease, Risk Factors of Developing Heart Disease, and Can I Take Hormones?
  95. Webinars: Previous – Hormones and Stroke: An Update on Treatment and Risk
  96. What Is Meant By the Term Heart Age?
  97. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  98. Womenheart.org [WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women With Heart Disease, United States]
  99. World Heart Day [29 September]
  100. World Menopause Day 2023
    World Menopause Day 2023
  101. World Menopause Day 2023: Patient Information Leaflet – Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need To Know [Multiply Languages] World Menopause Day 2023

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  1. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause – Postmenopause: Heart Health. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause Accessed: 01 February 2024
  2. Heart Disease: About Heart Disease. 15 May 2024. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/ Accessed: 21 August 2024
  3. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause – Postmenopause: Heart Health. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause Accessed: 01 February 2024
  4. Menopause and Heart Disease. Page Last Reviewed: October 2023. British Heart Foundation https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/living-with-a-heart-condition/women-with-a-heart-condition/menopause-and-heart-disease Accessed: 01 February 2024
  5. Coronary Heart Disease: Women and Heart Disease – Why Does Coronary Heart Disease Affect Women Differently? Last Updated: 20 December 2023. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/women#Why-does-coronary-heart-disease-affect-women-differently? Accessed: 01 February 2024
  6. What Is Menopause? The Menopause Transition – Postmenopause: Heart Health. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 18 January 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause Accessed: 01 February 2024
  7. Coronary Heart Disease: Women and Heart Disease – Why Does Coronary Heart Disease Affect Women Differently? Last Updated: 20 December 2023. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/women#Why-does-coronary-heart-disease-affect-women-differently? Accessed: 01 February 2024
  8. Menopause and Your Heart: HRT: Benefit or Risk To Your Heart? Page Last Reviewed: October 2023. British Heart Foundation https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/women-with-a-heart-condition/menopause-and-heart-disease Accessed: 01 February 2024
  9. Menopause and Your Heart: HRT: Benefit or Risk To Your Heart? Page Last Reviewed: October 2023. British Heart Foundation https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/women-with-a-heart-condition/menopause-and-heart-disease Accessed: 01 February 2024
  10. Menopause and Your Heart: HRT: Benefit or Risk To Your Heart? Page Last Reviewed: October 2023. British Heart Foundation https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/women-with-a-heart-condition/menopause-and-heart-disease Accessed: 01 February 2024
  11. Williamson, L. The Connection Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risks. 21 February 2023 https://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/02/20/the-connection-between-menopause-and-cardiovascular-disease-risks Accessed: 01 February 2024
  12. Heart Disease: It’s Not Just for Men – You and Your Doctor: A Heart Healthy Partnership. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-truth/heart-disease-not-just-men Accessed: 01 February 2024
Topic Last Updated: 21 August 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 February 2024

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Depression and Women

“Depression is not brought on by anything a woman
has or has not done, and it is not something she can
“snap out” of. Most women need treatment to feel better”.1

Umbrella

What may the Depression and Women Umbrella include?

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

  • Black Dog
  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depression the Serious Clinical Illness
  • Depressive Disorder/Episode/Illness
  • Dysthymia
  • Dysthymic Disorder
  • Major Depression
  • Major Depressive Disorder/Episode/Illness
  • Minor Depression
  • Nervous Breakdown
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
  • Unipolar Depression

Definition

What is depression?

DotS the definition of depression may vary. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition is:

“Depressive disorder (also known as depression) is a common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time.

Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life. It can affect all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends and community. It can result from or lead to problems at school and at work.

Depression can happen to anyone. People who have lived through abuse, severe losses or other stressful events are more likely to develop depression. Women are more likely to have depression than men”.2

Women

In women, how common is depression?

In Depressive Disorder (Depression): Key Facts the WHO note:

  • “More women are affected by depression than men”.3

In Women the (Australian) Beyondblue elaborate on:

“While good mental health is essential to the overall health of both men and women, women experience some mental health conditions at higher rates than men.

In fact, around 1 in 6 women in Australia will experience depression and 1 in 3 women will experience anxiety during their lifetime. Women also experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders at higher rates than men”.4

Symptoms

In women, what can be symptoms of depression?

In Depression In Women: 4 Things To Know – 2. Depression Has Signs and Symptoms To Look Out for the (United States) National Institute of Mental Health explain:

“Sadness is only one part of depression. Other common symptoms include:

  • Anxiety or irritability
  • Depression and WomenFeelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or helplessness
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
  • Fatigue, lack of energy, or feeling slowed down
  • Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Changes in sleep or appetite
  • Physical aches or pains that do not have a clear physical cause
  • Thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts

These symptoms can make it hard to think, work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy life. Talk to a health care provider if you experience symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for at least 2 weeks. Depression does not look the same for everyone; some women may experience many symptoms, and others may experience only a few”.5

Anxiety

Is there an association between anxiety and depression?

In Depression: Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Not the Same the Anxiety and Depression Association of America elaborate on:

“Depression and anxiety disorders are different, but people with depression often experience symptoms similar to those of an anxiety disorder, such as nervousness, irritability, and problems sleeping and concentrating. But each disorder has its own causes and its own emotional and behavioral symptoms.

Many people who develop depression have a history of an anxiety disorder earlier in life. There is no evidence one disorder causes the other, but there is clear evidence that many people suffer from both disorders”.6

Perimenopause

Is there an association between perimenopause and depression?

In Depression In Women: 4 Things To Know – 3. Certain Types of Depression Are Unique To Women the NIMH note:


Depression and Women

  • “Perimenopausal depression affects some women during the transition to menopause. Whereas abnormal periods, problems sleeping, mood swings, and hot flashes are common during the menopause transition, more extreme feelings of irritability, anxiety, sadness, or loss of enjoyment may be signs of depression”.7

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and depression?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Mood & Emotional Health the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) elaborate on:

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

Women who have a history of depression or premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may be more likely to develop depression during this time”.8

Treatment

How can depression be treated?

In Depression: How Is Depression Treated? the NIMH elaborate on:


Depression and Women
“Depression, even the most severe cases, can be treated. The earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is. Depression is usually treated with medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two”.9

In Depression: Treatment and Therapies the NIMH also include:

“Quick Tip: No two people are affected the same way by depression, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment. Finding the treatment that works best for you may take trial and error”.10

Online Resources, Programs, Apps and e-Therapies

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

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

Your health care provider or local community health center may know of your Country’s recommended depression online resources, programs, Apps and e-therapies, similar to the (Australian) Government Department of Health and Aged Care thiswayup.org.au: Therapy on Demand

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have depression?

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

In Depression In Women: 4 Things To Know – 1. Depression Is A Medical Condition the NIMH explain:

“Depression is not brought on by anything a woman has or has not done, and it is not something she can “snap out” of. Most women need treatment to feel better”.11

In Find A Mental Health Professional: Finding the Right Professional for You the (Australian) Beyondblue note:

“It’s important to find someone you feel comfortable with. While some people find a practitioner and treatment that works for them first time, for others it can take a few tries. The main thing is to persevere – try not to let one bad experience put you off getting support”.12

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