Sex

“In general use in many languages,
the term sex is often used to mean “sexual activity”,
but…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Sex Umbrella include?

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

  • Coitus
  • Consummation
  • Copulation
  • Intercourse
  • Sex
  • Sexual Intercourse
  • Vaginal Intercourse

Definition

What is sex?

DotS the definition of sex may vary. In Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH): Working Definitions – Sex the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working definition of sex is:

“Sex refers to the biological characteristics that define humans as female or male. While these sets of biological characteristics are not mutually exclusive, as there are individuals who possess both, they tend to differentiate humans as males and females”.2

In Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH): Working Definitions – Sex the WHO also note:

Sex“In general use in many languages, the term sex is often used to mean “sexual activity”, but for technical purposes in the context of sexuality and sexual health discussions, the above definition is preferred”.3

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with sex?

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

Health Topics A-Z

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

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

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    Sex
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  97. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
    Sex Sex Swx
  98. Yeast Infection (Vaginal)
  99. World Sexual Health Day
  100. World Sexual Health Day

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH): Working Definitions – Sex. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/teams/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-research/key-areas-of-work/sexual-health/defining-sexual-health Accessed: 23 September 2024
  2. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH): Working Definitions – Sex. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/teams/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-research/key-areas-of-work/sexual-health/defining-sexual-health Accessed: 23 September 2024
Topic Last Updated: 23 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 23 September 2024

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Women’s Health

“Women’s Health refers to the branch of medicine
that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases
and conditions that affect a woman’s physical and…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Women’s Health Umbrella include?

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

  • Women’s Health
  • Women’s Health Conditions
  • Women’s Health Diseases
  • Women’s Health Issues

Definition

What is women’s health?

DotS the definition of women’s health may vary. The (United States) MedlinePlus’ definition is:

“Women’s health refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman’s physical and emotional well-being”.2

Specialties

What are different women’s health specialties and focus areas?

In Women’s Health MedlinePlus explain:

“Women’s health includes a wide range of specialties and focus areas, such as:

  • Birth control, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and gynecology
  • Breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other female cancers
  • Mammography and other screening tests for breast cancer
  • Menopause and hormone therapy
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Sexual health
  • Women and heart disease
  • Benign conditions affecting the function of the female reproductive organs”.3

Women

What health issues or conditions are specific to women only?

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

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

  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Depression and brain disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Infectious diseases
  • Obesity
  • Substance abuse disorders”.4

Menopause

At menopause what is it important for women to note about their health?

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

Women’s Health“During menopause, it’s important to look after yourself. Healthy lifestyle choices will help to improve physical and emotional symptoms at every stage of menopause”.5

Postmenopause

Postmenopause or after menopause, what is it important for women to note about their health?

In What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: What Changes After Menopause? the JH note:

Women’s Health“It’s important to look after your health after menopause, as changes due to ageing and lower levels of oestrogen can increase your risk of developing certain health conditions”.6

Checkups

What health checkups may women require?

In Health Checks Throughout Your Life the JH explain:

“You will need different health checks throughout your life, depending on your age, risk factors, medical background and family history.

It’s recommended you have certain checks, regardless of your age. For example:

  • Have a skin check every year
  • Have an eye test every two years, or as needed
  • Have a hearing test if you notice any hearing loss
  • Have a dental check and clean every year (some dentists recommend every six months)”.7

Health Care Provider

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

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

In Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information the MedlinePlus elaborate on:

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

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Women’s Health?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Women’s Health?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

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    Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
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    Women’s Health
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Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Women’s Health: Information. Review Date: 31 March 2024. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007458.htm Accessed: 22 September 2024
  2. Women’s Health: Information. Review Date: 31 March 2024. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007458.htm Accessed: 22 September 2024
  3. Women’s Health: Information. Review Date: 31 March 2024. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007458.htm Accessed: 22 September 2024
  4. What Is Women’s Health Research? Office of Research on Women’s Health https://orwh.od.nih.gov/research/funded-research-and-programs/what-womens-health-research Accessed: 22 September 2024
  5. Looking After Yourself. Last Updated: 20 September 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 22 September 2024
  6. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: What Changes After Menopause? Last Updated: 19 September 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause#the-menopause-transition Accessed: 22 September 2024
  7. Health Checks Throughout Your Life. Last Updated: 19 March 2024 | Last Reviewed: 13 January 2024. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/health-checks-throughout-your-life Accessed: 22 September 2024
  8. Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information. Review Date: 21 May 2024. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007467.htm Accessed: 22 September 2024
Topic Last Updated: 22 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 22 September 2024

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Black Women’s Health

“Black women have higher rates of many illnesses,
such as hypertension, breast cancer at young ages,
diabetes, stroke, and lupus”.1

Umbrella

What may the Black Women’s Health Umbrella include?

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

  • Women’s Health
  • Women’s Health Conditions
  • Women’s Health Diseases
  • Women’s Health Issues

Illnesses

What illnesses do black women have higher rates of?

In About the Black Women’s Health Study the (United States) Boston University Sloane Epidemiology Center elaborate on:

“Black women have higher rates of many illnesses, such as hypertension, breast cancer at young ages, diabetes, stroke, and lupus”.2

Heart Disease

Is there an association between Black women and heart disease?

On page 29 in Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021: G. Cardiovascular Health the (United States) Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) elaborate on:

“Heart disease is the number-one killer of Black women, with cancer and stroke as other leading causes of death. According to the American Heart Association, among African American women ages 20 and older, nearly half (48.3%) already have cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD kills nearly 50,000 Black women annually, but only one in five Black women believes she is personally at risk”.3

High Blood Pressure

Is there an association between Black women and high blood pressure?

In AMA, National Coalition Announce Campaign With ESSENCE To Advocate for Heart Health With Black Women the American Medical Association elaborate on:

“According to the American Heart Association, the prevalence of high blood pressure among Black adults in the U.S. is among the highest in the world, with the prevalence of high blood pressure in Black women nearly 40% higher than white women in the U.S. Additionally, almost 80% of Black adults living with high blood pressure do not have it controlled to goal, placing them at increased risk of heart attack and stroke”.4

Release the Pressure

What is Release the Pressure?

In About the Issue the (United States) Release the Pressure explain:

“Our mission is to join Black women in taking preventive action to protect their heart health. We’re encouraging Black women to be a part of a healthy blood pressure movement. And we want you to join us”.5

Breast Cancer Black Women National Health Policy Agenda 2020-2021

What are some differences between breast cancer and Black women compared to White woman?

On page 25 in Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice – Menopause the BWHI elaborate on:

“Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Black women. Currently, Black women’s breast cancer death rates are 40 percent higher than for white women. Breast cancer incidence rates are also higher among Black women under age 45 than white women. The median age of diagnosis is 59 for Black women, compared to 63 for white women, with a greater percentage being diagnosed in their 40s and younger”.6

Diabetes

Is there an association between Black women and diabetes?

In Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases 2022 National Diabetes Agenda the BWHI elaborate on:

“As the Black Women’s Health Imperative Agenda notes, Black adults are 60% more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes — and twice as likely to die of the condition”.7

Fibroids

Is there an association between Black women and fibroids?

On page 19 in Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Uterine – Fibroids the BWHI elaborate on:

“Black women suffer from uterine fibroids at two to three times the rate of white women; 80 percent of Black women will have them during their lifetime. Black women are also more likely to suffer from uterine fibroids at an earlier age and with greater levels of pain than women of other races, and they are more likely to undergo hysterectomy at some point for treatment. Around 25 percent of Black women will suffer from fibroids by the age of 25”.8

Menopause Age

Is there an association between Black women and menopause age?

In Menopause Is Different for Women of Color the author elaborates on:

“In the US, the median age for reaching menopause (the point at which a person has gone for 12 consecutive months without a period) is 51. The research in SWAN shows that Black women reach menopause at 49, two years earlier than the national median age”.9

Menopause Symptoms

Is there an association between Black women and menopause symptoms?

On page 22 in Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice – Menopause the BWHI elaborate on:

“After menopause, for example, one of the most common discomforts is hot flashes, characterized by sudden feelings of warmth that spread over the upper body, often with blushing and sweating. Even there, the differences are stark. White women experience hot flashes for around 6.5 years after their final period, while for Latinas it’s 8.9 years, and for Black women it’s 10 years”.10

Health Care Provider

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

Even if you feel fine, it may be in your best interest to choose to see your health care provider regularly. In Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information the (United States) MedlinePlus elaborate on:

“Even if you feel fine, you should still see your provider for regular checkups. These visits can help you avoid problems in the future. For example, the only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked regularly. High blood sugar and high cholesterol levels also may not have any symptoms in the early stages. A simple blood test can check for these conditions”.11

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Black Women’s Health?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Black Women’s Health?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

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  42. Health Screenings for Women Over Age 65
  43. Heart Disease In African American Women: The Health Disparities and How To Overcome Them [+ Video]
  44. Heart Disease In Black Women: The Big Issue You Might Not Know About
  45. How Black Women Can Take Control of Their Blood Pressure
  46. How To Start A Self-Care Routine
  47. International Day for People of African Descent [31 August]
  48. International Women’s Day – March 8, 2023
  49. KnowDiabetesbyHeart
  50. LGBTQIA+ Health
  51. Lupus.org [Lupus Foundation of America]
  52. May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month
  53. May Is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month
  54. Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and Heart Disease In the Black Community [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  55. Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart Disease In African American Women [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  56. Mayo Clinic Minute: Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease In the Black Community [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  57. Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing Cancer for Future Generations of Black Families [11 June 2024] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  58. Mayo Clinic Minute: Sickle Cell Disease Explained [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  59. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Americans Are At Higher Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  60. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Women Need To Be Screened for Cervical Cancer [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  61. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Women Should Consider Screening for Breast Cancer Earlier [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  62. Mayo Clinic Q and A: African Americans and Heart Health
  63. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
  64. National Diabetes Prevention Program [United States]
  65. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities [United States]
  66. National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) 2024
  67. National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – March 10
    Black Women’s Health
  68. National Women’s Health Week [12-18 May 2024, United States]: Day 6 – May 17: Reproductive Health From Puberty To Menopause and Beyond
    Black Women’s Health
  69. Ncbw.org [National Coalition of Black Women, United States]
  70. New Menopause Information for First Nations Communities [Australia] [10 July 2024]
    Black Women’s Health
  71. New Report: Breast Cancer Now Leading Cause of Cancer Death In African American/Black Women
  72. Office of Minority Health [Department of Health and Human Services, United States]
  73. Office of Women’s Health [Womenshealth.gov, United States]
  74. On Our Own Terms (OOOT)
  75. P.O.W.E.R. of Sure [+ Video]
  76. Rarediseasediversity.org [RDDC Rare Disease Diversity Coalition]
  77. Release the Pressure
  78. Resources To Share: Videos – Under the Paper Gown Comedy Web Series
  79. Sickle Cell Anemia
  80. Sistersnetworkinc.org [Sisters Network Inc, United States]
  81. Sister’s with Superpowers Presented By BWHI: Centering Black Women and Their Sexual Health [Video]
  82. Skin Facts! What You Need To Know About Skin Lightening Products
  83. The Endometriosis Resource Portal for People of Color
    Black Women’s Health
  84. The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition [United States]
  85. The Truth About African American Women and Heart Disease Fact Sheet
  86. To Make History, A Major Study on Black Heart Health Looked Beyond the Lab
  87. Top Health Checks for Women
  88. Understanding Lupus
  89. Understanding ‘Black Fatigue’ – and How To Overcome It
  90. Uterine Cancer Awareness: June Is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month
  91. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  92. Vitamins, Supplements, and Meds…Oh My!!
  93. Women 40-60
  94. Women Over 60
  95. Women’s Health
  96. Women’s Health
  97. Women’s Health Concern [Patient Arm of the British Menopause Society]
  98. Women’s Health Week [2-6 September, 2024, Australia]
    Menopause News September 2024
  99. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
    Black Women’s Health Black Women’s Health
  100. World Ovarian Cancer Day [08 May 2024]

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Sources

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Topic Last Updated: 01 October 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 22 September 2024

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Black Women’s Menopause

“African American women experience distinct differences
in physical, psychological, social,
and quality of life measures during menopause”.1

Umbrella

What may the Black Women’s Menopause Umbrella include?

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

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

Definition

What is menopause?

DotS the definition of menopause may vary. The (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s (JH) definition is:

“Menopause is your final menstrual period. If you haven’t had a period for 12 months, you’ve reached menopause”.2

Menopause Experience

What is known about black women’s experiences in menopause?

In A Review of African American Women’s Experiences In Menopause: Importance and Objective, published November 2022, the authors explain:

“Little is known and reported about the experiences of African American women as they transition to and experience menopause. Accepted norms are based on the experience of a predominantly White population”.3

Different Differences

Do black women have unique experiences in menopause?

In A Review of African American Women’s Experiences In Menopause: Discussion and Conclusion the authors also note:

Black Women’s Menopause“African American women experience distinct differences in physical, psychological, social, and quality of life measures during menopause. Increasing awareness about the unique menopause experiences of African American women is critically important to improve the health of this underserved population”.4

Menopause Age

Is there an association between Black women and menopause age?

In Menopause Is Different for Women of Color the author elaborates on:

“In the US, the median age for reaching menopause (the point at which a person has gone for 12 consecutive months without a period) is 51. The research in SWAN shows that Black women reach menopause at 49, two years earlier than the national median age”.5

Vasomotor Symptoms

Is there an association between Black women and vasomotor symptoms defined as hot flashes and night sweats?

In The Menopause Transition and Women’s Health At Midlife: A Progress Report From the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN): Symptoms and Mental Health – Vasomotor Symptoms: Box 2 – Take-Home Messages: Symptoms and Mental Health the authors include:

“Vasomotor Symptoms

  • Black women have the highest prevalence, longest duration, and are most bothered by their vasomotor symptoms, whereas Asian women have the lowest vasomotor symptoms prevalence”.6

On page 22 in Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice – Menopause the BWHI elaborate on:Black Women National Health Policy Agenda 2020-2021

“After menopause, for example, one of the most common discomforts is hot flashes, characterized by sudden feelings of warmth that spread over the upper body, often with blushing and sweating. Even there, the differences are stark. White women experience hot flashes for around 6.5 years after their final period, while for Latinas it’s 8.9 years, and for Black women it’s 10 years”.7

Same or Not

Do all women experience the same menopause?

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

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

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

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

Other natural changes as you age can be intensified by menopause. For example, you may lose some muscle strength and have a higher risk of conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease”.8

SWAN Study

What was included in the Conclusion in Disparities In Reproductive Aging and Midlife Health Between Black and White Women: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), published 08 February 2022?

Included in the Conclusion Disparities In Reproductive Aging and Midlife Health Between Black and White Women: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN): Conclusion the authors elaborate on:

“As summarized in this review, SWAN has documented that Black women’s experience of reproductive aging differs from that of White women and that Black women enter midlife with a more adverse cardio-metabolic profile and more physical limitations. Consequently, early interventions on blood pressure, LDL, and waist circumference in midlife may be key to reducing Black women’s CVD risk, as would reductions in the disparities in treatment for hypertension. Increased attention to the role of structural factors and discrimination on midlife health is also warranted”.9

Perimenopause

How may Black women transition through perimenopause?

In Menopause Is Different for Women of Color: What Does This Mean for Women of Color? the author explains:

“You may be experiencing perimenopause symptoms sooner than you expected to. Now is a good time to find a gynecologist who specializes in menopause who can help you through this transition. For many women, perimenopause is a critical opportunity to make some lifestyle changes to support your health through the latter half of your life. It’s time to start putting yourself first, so you can serve as the elder your community needs”.10

Health Care ProviderBlack Women’s Menopause

What if I would like help with my menopause?

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

In About Menopause: When To See Your Doctor the JH explain:

“Talk to your doctor if you are worried about:

  • Irregular periods
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Bleeding after menopause
  • Increased premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms
  • Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, that interfere with your daily life”.11

The (United States) Mayo Clinic encourage us to seek help:

“Before deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your healthcare professional about your choices and the risks and benefits of each. Review your choices yearly. Your needs and the treatment choices may change”.12

Health Topics A-Z

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New or Updated

  1. A Review of African American Women’s Experiences In Menopause
  2. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  5. BMS TV: Menopause – Weight Gain, Nutrition and Lifestyle
  6. Black Menopausal Women Almost 5 Times Less Likely To Be on HRT Than White Women
  7. Black Women’s Health Imperative
  8. Black Women’s Health Imperative Anniversary Week, 23-29 September 2024
    Black Women’s Menopause
  9. Black Women’s Health Imperative Anniversary Week, 23-29 September 2024: Power In the Pause
    Black Women’s Menopause
  10. Black Women’s Health Imperative Anniversary Week, 23-29 September 2024: We Are Not Broken [24 September 2024]
  11. Black Women’s Health Study
  12. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Premature and Early Menopause
  13. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Menopause Experience
  14. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  15. Correction: Disparities In Reproductive Aging and Midlife Health Between Black and White Women: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN)
  16. Diagnosing Menopause
  17. Does Everyday Discrimination Account for the Increased Risk of Vasomotor Symptoms In Black Women?: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN)
  18. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Benefits of Oral Combined MHT for Estrogen Deficiency Symptoms Treatment (EN)
  19. Fibroids.bwhi.org
    Black Women’s Health
  20. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  21. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society]
  22. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  23. Forward [Foundation of Women’s Health Research and Development, United Kingdom]
  24. Good Heart Health In Middle Age May Preserve Brain Function Among Black Women As They Age
  25. Hormone Therapy: Four Things A Mayo Clinic Women’s Health Specialist Wants You To Know [02 May 2024] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network. Name Super/CG: Taryn Smith, M.D./Internal Medicine/Mayo Clinic]
  26. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  27. Hot Flashes
  28. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  29. How Does Race Affect Menopause Care?
  30. How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night
  31. How Long Will I Have Hot Flashes and What Causes Them?
  32. How To Know If You Are In Menopause
  33. How Menopause Impacts Your Health
  34. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause. Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  35. Is It Too Late To Start HRT?
  36. 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
  37. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  38. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause] [Other Languages and Formats]
  39. 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]
  40. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  41. Making Menopause Work
  42. Managing Your Symptoms
  43. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  44. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  45. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  46. Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  47. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  48. Menopause
  49. Menopause
  50. Menopause
  51. Menopause Hormone Therapy and Complementary Alternative Medicine, Quality of Life, and Racial/Ethnic Differences: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN)
  52. Menopause Is Different for Women of Color
  53. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Black Women’s Menopause
  54. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Black Women’s Menopause
  55. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 1. What Is Menopause?
  56. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  57. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  58. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  59. Menopause Signs and Symptoms
  60. Menopause and Diabetes
  61. Menopause and Mental Health
  62. Menopause – Multiply Languages
  63. Menopause – The Change – Booklet
  64. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  65. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  66. Menopause: Unexpected Symptoms Catch Women By Surprise
  67. Menstrual Calendar
  68. Mood and the Menopause
  69. My Periods Have Changed. Is Menopause Around the Corner?
  70. Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help
  71. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  72. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  73. New Menopause Information for First Nations Communities [Australia]
  74. Perimenopause
  75. Perimenopause
  76. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  77. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
  78. Periods Information Hub
  79. Postmenopause
  80. Power In the Pause Knowledge Is Power! Take the Quiz [Black Women’s Health Imperative]
  81. Racial Disparities In Menopause
  82. Shedding Light on the Menopause Experience and Demystifying Treatment [28 August 2024]
  83. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson
  84. Systematic Exclusion At Study Commencement Masks Earlier Menopause for Black Women In the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN)
  85. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  86. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  87. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  88. Video Resource: Menopause and Healthy Living – What Is Early Menopause? [Multiple Languages]
  89. Video Resource: Menopause and Healthy Living – What Is Menopause? [Multiple Languages]
  90. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  91. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  92. Webinars: Previous – Menopausal Migraines
  93. Webinars: Previous – Skin and Connective Tissue Ageing at the Time of the Menopause
  94. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  95. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  96. What To Expect In Each Stage of Menopause
  97. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  98. Why is Bleeding so Heavy?
  99. Why Is FSH Not Needed for Diagnosis of Menopause
  100. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
    Black Women’s Menopause
  101. You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Williams, M.; Richard-Davis, G., Williams, P. L.; Christensen, L.; Ward, E.; Schrager, S. A Review of African American Women’s Experiences In Menopause: Importance and Objective. November 2022. https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/2022/11000/A_review_of_African_American_women_s_experiences.16.aspx Accessed: 21 September 2024
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  3. Williams, M.; Richard-Davis, G., Williams, P. L.; Christensen, L.; Ward, E.; Schrager, S. A Review of African American Women’s Experiences In Menopause: Discussion and Conclusion. November 2022. https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/2022/11000/A_review_of_African_American_women_s_experiences.16.aspx Accessed: 21 September 2024
  4. Williams, M.; Richard-Davis, G., Williams, P. L.; Christensen, L.; Ward, E.; Schrager, S. A Review of African American Women’s Experiences In Menopause: Importance and Objective. November 2022. https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/2022/11000/A_review_of_African_American_women_s_experiences.16.aspx Accessed: 21 September 2024
  5. Velez, A. Menopause Is Different for Women of Color. 10 March 2021. https://www.endocrineweb.com/menopause-different-women-color Accessed: 21 September 2024
  6. El Khoudary, S. R. et al. The Menopause Transition and Women’s Health At Midlife: A Progress Report From the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN): Symptoms and Mental Health – Vasomotor Symptoms: Box 2 – Take-Home Messages: Symptoms and Mental Health. Published Online: 26 October 2019 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6784846/ Accessed: 21 September 2024
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  12. Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 07 August 2024. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353401 Accessed: 21 September 2024
Last Updated: 21 September 2024 – Last Revised: 21 September 2024

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Menopause Position Statements

“If you would like to find out what menopause
position statements are applicable to you, it may be
in your best interest to choose to talk to your…”.Meno Martha

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Position Statements Umbrella include?

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

  • Clinical Guides
  • Consensus Statements
  • Final Recommendation Statements
  • Global Consensus Statements
  • Guidelines
  • Other Reports
  • Position Papers
  • Position Statements
  • Recommendations
  • Reports
  • Statements
  • White Papers

Date

Menopause Position StatementsWhat can it be important to be clear about with menopause position statements?

It can be important to be clear about the date of all information including the date of menopause position statements because this information may have been updated or retired.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to find out what menopause position statement information is applicable to me?

If you would like to find out what menopause position statements are applicable to you, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

Health Topics A-Z

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In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

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

BMS   = British Menopause Society
EMAS = European Menopause and Andropause Society
IGCS  = International Gynecologic Cancer Society
IMS    = International Menopause Society

New or Updated

  1. Assessment and Management of Bone Health In Women With Oestrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Receiving Endocrine Therapy
  2. BMS & WHC’s 2020 Recommendations on Hormone Replacement Therapy In Menopausal Women
  3. BMS Council Issues A Consensus Statement on Bioidentical Hormones
  4. BMS Statement on Testosterone
  5. BMS Vision: Vision for Menopause Care In the United Kingdom
  6. BMS, IMS, EMAS, RCOG and AMS Joint Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and Breast Cancer Risk
  7. Bioidentical HRT [British Menopause Society]
  8. British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) Ovarian, Tubal and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Guidelines: Recommendations for Practice Update 2024 [September 2024]
  9. British Gynaecological Cancer Society and British Menopause Society Guidelines Management of Menopausal Symptoms Following Treatment of Gynaecological Cancer [August 2024]
  10. British Menopause Society Tool for Clinicians: Testosterone Replacement In Menopause
  11. CAMS Menopause Hour: The Clinical Management and Risk of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies]
  12. Calcium In the Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: EMAS Guide
  13. Cardiovascular Health After Menopause Transition, Pregnancy Disorders, and Other Gynaecologic Conditions: A Consensus Document From European Cardiologists, Gynaecologists, and Endocrinologists
  14. Cardiovascular Risk Assessment In Women – An Update
  15. Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause: *An Executive Summary and Recommendations: Indian Menopause Society 2019–2020
  16. Clinical Practice Guidelines on Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: *An Executive Summary and Recommendations – Update 2019–2020 [Indian Menopause Society]
  17. Compounded Bioidentical Hormones In Endocrinology Practice: An Endocrine Society Scientific Statement
  18. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  19. Current Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse In Aging Women: EMAS Clinical Guide
  20. Department of Health Shares the Results of Research About Menopause In Ireland Following the First Government Led Menopause Awareness Campaign In Ireland
  21. Drug Holidays From Bisphosphonates and Denosumab In Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
  22. EMAS Position Statement: Predictors of Premature and Early Natural Menopause
  23. EMAS Position Statement: Thyroid Disease and Menopause
  24. EMAS Position Statement: Vitamin D and Menopausal Health
  25. Eligibility Criteria for Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT): A Position Statement From A Consortium of Scientific Societies for the Use of MHT In Women With Medical Conditions. MHT Eligibility Criteria Group
  26. Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women
  27. Global Consensus Recommendations on Menopause In the Workplace: A European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) Position Statement
  28. Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  29. Guidelines and Education: EMAS Position Statements
  30. Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Perimenopausal Depression: Summary and Recommendations
  31. Hormone Therapy In Postmenopausal Persons: Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions
  32. Info for Professionals: Clinical Practice Guidelines [Indian Menopause Society]
  33. International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder In Women
  34. Joint BMS BSGE BGCS FSRH GIRFT and RCOG Guideline on Management of Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT
  35. Joint BMS, FSRH, RCGP and RCOG Position Statement on the Supply Shortages of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  36. 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
  37. Management of Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women: The 2021 Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  38. Management of Postmenopausal Women: Collège National des Gynécologues et Obstétriciens Français (CNGOF) and Groupe d’Etude sur la Ménopause et le Vieillissement (GEMVi) Clinical Practice Guidelines
  39. Menopause Knowledge and Education In Women Under 40: Results From An Online Survey
  40. Menopause and Diabetes: EMAS Clinical Guide
  41. Menopause and MHT In 2024: Addressing the Key Controversies – An International Menopause Society White Paper
  42. Menopause and the Workplace: Consensus Recommendations From The Menopause Society
  43. Menopause and the Workplace: Consensus Recommendations From The Menopause Society
  44. Menopause, Wellbeing and Health: A Care Pathway From the European Menopause and Andropause Society
  45. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management [NICE Guideline In Development [GID-NG10241] Expected Publication Date: 23 August 2023]
  46. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management [NICE Guideline NG 23]
  47. NICE Sets Out Further Details on Menopause Guideline Update
  48. New Menopause Practice Standards
  49. NonHormonal Management of Menopause-Associated Vasomotor Symptoms: 2015 Position Statement of the North American Menopause Society
  50. Optimising the Menopause Transition: Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause
  51. Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women Guideline Resources
  52. Position Papers and Consensus Statements [International Menopause Society]
  53. Position Statement on Improving Bone Health and Osteoporosis Management In Australia
  54. Position Statements & Other Reports [North American Menopause Society]
  55. Position Statements [Australasian Menopause Society]
  56. Premature Ovarian Insufficiency [British Menopause Society]
  57. Preventing Obesity in Midlife Women: A Recommendation From the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative
  58. Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis In Women [British Menopause Society]
  59. Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease In Women [British Menopause Society]
  60. RCGP, RCOG and BMS Position Statement on the Menopause
  61. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  62. Sexual Health and Wellbeing and the Menopause: An EMAS Clinical Guide
  63. The 2020 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  64. The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  65. The 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  66. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
  67. The British Menopause Society & Women’s Health Concern 2020 Recommendations on Hormone Replacement Therapy In Menopausal Women
  68. The Essential Menopause Curriculum for Healthcare Professionals: A European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) Position Statement
  69. The Mediterranean Diet and Menopausal Health: An EMAS Position Statement
  70. The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement
  71. The Silence and the Stigma: Menopause In Canada
  72. The South African Menopause Society (SAMS) Statement on Compounded (Bioidentical) Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  73. Topical Estrogens and Non-Hormonal Preparations for Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy: An EMAS Clinical Guide
  74. Use of Compounded Hormone Therapy In the United States: Report of the North American Menopause Society Survey
  75. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  76. Webinars: Previous – Menopausal Migraines
  77. World Menopause Day 2018 – Sexual Well-Being After Menopause: An International Menopause Society White Paper [Multiply Languages]
  78. World Menopause Day 2019 – Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women: A White Paper [Multiply Languages]
  79. World Menopause Day 2020: Premature Insufficiency: An International Menopause Society White Paper [Multiply Languages]
  80. World Menopause Day 2021: Update on Bone Health: The IMS White Paper [Multiply Languages]
  81. World Menopause Day 2022: Brain Fog In Menopause: A Health Care Professional’s Guide for Decision Making and Counseling on Cognition: The IMS White Paper [Multiply Languages]
  82. World Menopause Day 2023: The IMS White Paper – Reproductive Milestones Across the Lifespan and Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Women [Multiply Languages]

Topic Last Updated: 27 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 20 September 2024
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Cervical Cancer

“Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed
in women between the ages of 35 and 44,
with the average age being 50”.1

Umbrella

What may the Cervical Cancer Umbrella include?

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

  • Cancer of the Cervix
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Cervix Cancer

Cancer

What is the cancer?

DotS the definition of cancer may vary. The (United States) National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) definition is:

“Cancer
A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems”.2

Cervix

What is the cervix?

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

“The cervix connects the vagina (birth canal) to the upper part of the uterus. The uterus (or womb) is where a baby grows during pregnancy”.3

Definition

What is cervical cancer?

DotS the definition of cervical cancer may vary. The (United States) National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) definition is:

“Cervical cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the cervix (the organ connecting the uterus and vagina). It is usually a slow-growing cancer that may not have symptoms but can be found with regular Pap tests (a procedure in which cells are scraped from the cervix and looked at under a microscope)”.4

Signs and Symptoms

What are signs and symptoms of cervical cancer?

In Cervical Cancer: Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging: Signs and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer the American Cancer Society (ACS) explain:

“Women with early cervical cancers and pre-cancers usually have no symptoms. Symptoms often do not begin until the cancer becomes larger and grows into nearby tissue. When this happens, the most common symptoms are:

  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding after vaginal sex, bleeding after menopause, bleeding and spotting between periods, or having (menstrual) periods that are longer or heavier than usual. Bleeding after douching may also occur
  • An unusual discharge from the vagina − the discharge may contain some blood and may occur between your periods or after menopause
  • Pain during sex
  • Pain in the pelvic region”.5

Cause

What causes cervical cancer?

In Cervical Cancer: Cervical Cancer Basics the CDC explain:

“Anyone with a cervix is at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in people over age 30. Long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex. At least half of sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives, but few will get cervical cancer”.6

In Cervical Cancer: Causes the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) also note:

“Cervical cancer is almost always caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects the surface cells of the genital area, including the cervix, vagina and vulva. It can also cause visible warts.

HPV is very common. About 80% of women will have the virus at some point in their lives, but many don’t know they’ve been exposed to the infection.

Most women with the infection don’t develop cervical cancer. Only certain types of HPV cause cancer.

Cervical cancer usually develops many years after the HPV infection occurs”.7

In Cervical Cancer: Risks and Causes the (United Kingdom) Cancer Research UK elaborate on risks and causes of cervical cancer.

Age

Is there an association between age and cervical cancer?

In Cervical Cancer: About Cervical Cancer – Key Statistics for Cervical Cancer the ACS note:


Cervical Cancer
“Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44, with the average age being 50. It rarely develops in women younger than 20.

Many older women don’t realize that they are still at risk of developing cervical cancer as they age. More than 20% of cervical cancers are found in women over 65. However, these cancers rarely occur in women who have been getting regular tests to screen for cervical cancer before they were 65”.8

Common or Not

How common is cervical cancer?

In Cervical Cancer: Overview the World Health Organization note:

“Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. In 2022, an estimated 660 000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide and about 350 000 women died from the disease”.9

Pap Tests

Can when to start, when to stop and how often to have regular Pap tests, vary?

Depending on You, DotS and/or Depending on Your Country’s cervical cancer screening program, when to start, when to stop and how often to have regular Pap tests, can vary. It may therefore be in your best interest to choose to check what’s-what for you in your country.

Early Detection

Is there an association between regular Pap tests and the early detection of cervical cancer?

Yes. In Cervical Cancer the ACS explain:

“Cervical cancer can often be found early, and sometimes even prevented, by having regular screening tests. If detected early, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers”.10

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have cervical cancer?

If you think you have cervical cancer, or you are concerned about anything down there, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Cervical Cancer: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor a (United States) Mayo Clinic expert explains:

“Make an appointment with a doctor or other health care professional if you have any symptoms that worry you”.11

Health Topics A-Z

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Links

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  1. 4 Ways To Reduce Cervical Cancer
  2. British Gynaecological Cancer Society and British Menopause Society Guidelines Management of Menopausal Symptoms Following Treatment of Gynaecological Cancer [August 2024]
  3. Cervical Cancer
  4. Cervical Cancer
  5. Cervical Cancer
  6. Cervical Cancer
  7. Cervical Cancer
  8. Cervical Cancer
  9. Cervical Cancer
  10. Cervical Cancer
  11. Cervical Cancer
  12. Cervical Cancer
  13. Cervical Cancer Awareness
  14. Cervical Cancer Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
  15. Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action 2023 [17 November]
  16. Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative
  17. Cervical Cancer Overview
  18. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week [22 – 28 Jan 2024, United Kingdom]
  19. Cervical Cancer Screening
  20. Cervical Cancer Screening
  21. Cervical Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version [+ Images]
  22. Cervical Cancer Screening—An Interactive Journey
  23. Cervical Cancer Screening – Multiply Languages
  24. Cervical Cancer Screening: Pap and HPV Tests
  25. Cervical Cancer Survivor: ‘Don’t Let Fear Keep You From Going To the Doctor’
  26. Cervical Cancer Symptoms
  27. Cervical Cancer [+ Video]
  28. Cervical Cancer – Multiply Languages
  29. Cervical Cancer: Cervical Cancer Basics
  30. Cervical Cancer: Basic Information
  31. Cervical Cancer: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention – Can Cervical Cancer Be Prevented?
  32. Cervical Cancer: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention – What Are the Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer? Smoking
  33. Cervical Cancer: Cervical Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
  34. Cervical Cancer: Cervical Cancer Prevention and Early Detection – Additional Resources
  35. Cervical Cancer: Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging – What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Cervical Cancer?
  36. Cervical Cancer: Getting Diagnosed
  37. Cervical Cancer: Prevention of Cervical Cancer: The Cervical Cancer Vaccine – Do You Still Need To Have Pap Smear Tests If You Have Had the Vaccine?
  38. Cervical Cancer: Reducing Risk for Cervical Cancer
  39. Cervical Cancer: Risk Factors
  40. Cervical Cancer: Risks and Causes
  41. Cervical Cancer: Screening
  42. Cervical Cancer: Screening for Cervical Cancer
  43. Cervical Cancer: Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
  44. Cervical Cancer: Treating Cervical Cancer
  45. Cervical Cancer: Treatment of Cervical Cancer
  46. Cervical Cancer: What Are the Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer? Lack of Regular Cervical Screening Tests
  47. Cervical Cancer–Patient Version
  48. Cervical Dysplasia: Is It Cancer?
  49. Cervical Health Awareness Month [January, United States]
  50. Cervical Screening
  51. Cervical Screening
  52. Cervical Screening Awareness Week [17 -23 June 2024, United Kingdom]
  53. Cervical Screening: Leaflet for Women Considering Screening [Multiply Languages] [United Kingdom]
  54. Cervical Screening: What Is Cervical Screening? How Cervical Screening Is Done [Video]
  55. Cervical Screening: Why It’s Important
  56. Cervivor.org [Cervivor, United States]
  57. Colposcopy
  58. Colposcopy
  59. Eliminating Cervical Cancer
  60. FAQs: Cervical Cancer
  61. Gynecologic Cancers
  62. Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
  63. Gynecological Cancers
  64. HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
  65. HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
  66. HPV Vaccine: Who Needs It, How It Works
  67. HPV Vaccines
  68. HPV and Cancer
  69. HPV and Pap Testing
  70. HPV and Pap Testing: Do Women Who Have Been Vaccinated Against HPV Still Need To Be Screened for Cervical Cancer?
  71. HPV and Pap Testing: What Causes Cervical Cancer?
  72. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  73. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  74. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer
  75. Human Papillomavirus (HPV): About HPV
  76. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
  77. If You Have Cervical Cancer
  78. International HPV Awareness Day 04 Mar 2023 [+ One Less Worry Video]
  79. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Women Need To Be Screened for Cervical Cancer [+ Video]
  80. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: The Link Between Racial Disparities and Cervical Cancer [+ Video]
  81. Mayo Clinic Q&A: What To Know About Cervical Cancer
  82. National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
  83. National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) [United States]
  84. National Cervical Cancer Coalition
  85. Pap Smear
  86. Pap Smear: Do I Need One If I’m A Virgin?
  87. Pap and HPV Tests
  88. Prevent Cervical Cancer
  89. Reaching 2030 Cervical Cancer Elimination Targets – New WHO Recommendations for Screening and Treatment of Cervical Pre-Cancer
  90. Resources To Share – Videos: Under the Paper Gown Comedy Web Series
  91. The Pap (Papanicolaou) Test
  92. Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
    Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
  93. Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for Women
  94. Understanding Gyn Cancers
  95. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How Do I Deal With the Menopause After A Diagnosis of Gynaecological Cancer
  96. Webinars: Previous – Sexual Dysfunctions, Update on Gynae Cancers and Management
  97. You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]
  98. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
    Ovarian Cancer
  99. World Ovarian Cancer Day May 8, 2024
  100. Your Guide To Cervical Screening

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Cervical Cancer: About Cervical Cancer – Key Statistics for Cervical Cancer. Last Revised: 28 June 2024. American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/about/key-statistics.html Accessed: 20 September 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 20 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 20 September 2024
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Surgical Menopause

“Surgical menopause
is the removal
of both ovaries”.1

Umbrella

What may the Surgical Menopause Umbrella include?

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

  • Menopause Due To Surgery
  • Surgical Menopause
  • Surgically Induced Menopause

Definition

What is surgical menopause?

DotS the definition of surgical menopause may vary. In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions, published online 30 October 2023, the definition is:

  • “Surgical menopause is the removal of both ovaries”.2

The (United Kingdom) Target Ovarian Cancer’s definition is:

“If you go into a menopause because your ovaries have been removed by surgery, it’s known as a surgically induced menopause”.3

Menopause Symptoms

Are menopause symptoms due to surgery the same as for natural menopause?

In What Causes Menopause? Menopause Due To Surgery – Managing Menopause After Surgery the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

Surgical Menopause“If your menopause is caused by surgery, your oestrogen and testosterone hormones will suddenly drop, causing symptoms to be more severe than normal”.4

Osteoporosis and Cardiovascular Disease

After surgical menopause, can the risk of osteoporosis and of cardiovascular disease, increase?

The JH note:

“If you are under 45 years of age when you experience surgical menopause, the drop in oestrogen levels can increase your risk of osteoporosis. It can also increase the risk of early development of cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart disease)”.5

Reactions

Are reactions to surgical menopause one-size-fits-all?

In What Causes Menopause? Menopause Due To Surgery – Reactions To Menopause After Surgery the JH explain:

“After surgery you may feel different emotions, depending on the reason for your surgery and what’s happening in your life.

After surgery, some women say they feel free from pain and more sexual, while others feel less sexually attractive.

Your experience may also be influenced by factors such as your age, whether you are in a relationship, your family plans and whether you have good supports”.6

Health Care Provider

What if I have not bounced back after surgical menopause?

If you have not bounced back after surgical menopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The JH explain:

“It’s important to talk to someone if you feel very emotional, anxious or depressed after surgical menopause. Your doctor can help with symptom relief and refer you to a psychologist if needed”.7

Health Topics A-Z

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Health Topics A-Z

Links

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  1. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  2. BMS TV: Menopause – Weight Gain, Nutrition and Lifestyle
  3. Be A Force for Change. Know the Signs. Get Your Heart Checked.
  4. Bleeding Between Periods? How To Tell If It’s A Problem
  5. Cancer Treatment – Early Menopause
  6. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  7. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  8. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  9. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Premature and Early Menopause
  10. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  11. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  12. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Benefits of Oral Combined MHT for Estrogen Deficiency Symptoms Treatment (EN)
  13. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Overview
  14. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
  15. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  16. Earlymenopause.org.nz [New Zealand Early Menopause: NZ Early Menopause Support Group]
  17. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  18. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  19. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  20. Gynecological Cancer At the Menopause
  21. Hormone Therapy: Four Things A Mayo Clinic Women’s Health Specialist Wants You To Know [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network. Name Super/CG: Taryn Smith, M.D./Internal Medicine/Mayo Clinic]
  22. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  23. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  24. How Menopause Impacts Your Health
  25. How Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mental Health
  26. How To Manage Menopausal Insomnia [04 July 2024]
  27. Hysterectomy
  28. Hysterectomy.org [Hysterectomy Awareness]
  29. Iapmd.org [International Association for Premenstrual Disorders]
  30. Iapmd.org [International Association for Premenstrual Disorders]: Downloads – Preparation Advice From Others
  31. Iapmd.org [International Association for Premenstrual Disorders]: Downloads – Surgical Menopause Symptom Tracker
  32. 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
  33. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) [+ Video: Is HRT Bad for You?] [Other Languages and Formats]
  34. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Only Happens In Your 50s] [Other Languages and Formats]
  35. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Supporting Someone Through the Menopause [+ Video: Men Don’t Need To Know About Menopause] [Other Languages and Formats]
  36. Lots of Women Try Herbs Like Black Cohosh for Menopausal Symptoms Like Hot Flushes – But Does It Work?
  37. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  38. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  39. Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing Nature for Mental, Physical Health [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  40. Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips From A Gynecological Surgeon on Recovery From Surgery [+ Video]
  41. Menopause
  42. Menopause
  43. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Surgical Menopause
  44. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Surgical Menopause
  45. Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths To Menopause
  46. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  47. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
  48. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  49. Menopause Ruining Your Sex Life?
  50. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  51. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  52. Menopause and HRT: Fact and Fiction [31 May 2024]
  53. Menopause and Mental Health
  54. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  55. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  56. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  57. Mood and the Menopause
  58. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  59. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  60. Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help
  61. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  62. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  63. Optimising Health After Early Menopause
  64. Premature and Early Menopause
  65. Premature and Early Menopause
  66. Premature and Early Menopause: Managing Premature and Early Menopause
  67. Premature and Early Menopause: Symptoms of Premature and Early Menopause
  68. Premature and Early Menopause: What Causes Premature and Early Menopause
  69. Prosayla Supported by ISSWSH [International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
  70. Sex and Sexual Health
  71. Sex and the Adult Female With Cancer
  72. Sexual Health and Wellbeing and the Menopause: An EMAS Clinical Guide
  73. Supporting A Loved One Through Menopause
  74. Surgery & Surgical Menopause for Premenstrual Disorders [+ Video: Surgery for PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorders)]
  75. Surgical Menopause
  76. Surgical Menopause
  77. Surgical and Chemical Menopause | Dr Louise Newson [Video]
  78. Surgical Menopause and Menopause In Women With Endometriosis | Dr Newson Instagram Live
  79. Surprising Menopause Symptoms | Dr Louise Newson [Video]
  80. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson [Video]
  81. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
  82. The Impact of the Menopause [Video]
  83. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  84. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  85. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  86. Vaginal Dryness
  87. Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: How To Treat It?
  88. Video Resource: Menopause and Healthy Living – What Is Early Menopause? [Multiple Languages]
  89. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  90. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause
  91. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How Do I Deal With the Menopause After A Diagnosis of Gynaecological Cancer
  92. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Vulvar Diseases, Overview for Aging Women
  93. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  94. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  95. Webinars: Previous – Sexual Dysfunctions, Update on Gynae Cancers and Management
  96. What Causes Menopause: Menopause Due To Surgery
  97. What if HRT isn’t right for me? And is cold-water swimming really the answer to everything? Your Menopause Questions Answered
  98. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  99. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
    Menopause News September 2024
  100. World Menopause Day: The Theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause Hormone Therapy [October]

Sources

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  1. Davis, S. R., Taylor, S., Hemachandra, C., Magraith, K., Ebeling, P. R., Jane, F., and Islam, R. M. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions. First Published Online: 30 October 2023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2023.2258783 Accessed: 20 September 2024
  2. Davis, S. R., Taylor, S., Hemachandra, C., Magraith, K., Ebeling, P. R., Jane, F., and Islam, R. M. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions. First Published Online: 30 October 2023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2023.2258783 Accessed: 20 September 2024
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  5. What Causes Menopause? Menopause Due To Surgery – Menopause After Surgery. Last Updated: 19 September 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/causes-of-menopause#menopause-due-to-surgery Accessed: 20 September 2024
  6. What Causes Menopause? Menopause Due To Surgery – Reactions To Menopause After Surgery. Last Updated: 19 September 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/causes-of-menopause#menopause-due-to-surgery Accessed: 20 September 2024
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Hirsutism

“Hirsutism is where women have thick, dark hair
on their face, neck, chest, tummy,
lower back, buttocks or thighs”.1

Umbrella
What may the Hirsutism Umbrella include?

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

  • Hirsutism
  • Male-Pattened Hair Growth
  • Ovarian Hyperthecosis

Definition

What is hirsutism?

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

“Hirsutism is where women have thick, dark hair on their face, neck, chest, tummy, lower back, buttocks or thighs”.2

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

“Hirsutism (HUR-soot-iz-um) is a condition in women that results in excessive growth of dark or coarse hair in a male-like pattern — face, chest and back”.3

Cause

What may cause hirsutism?

In Hirsutism: What Is the Cause of Hirsutism In Women? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic explain:

“In many cases, hirsutism doesn’t have a known cause. However, several conditions cause hirsutism, including:

  • The natural production of androgens…
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)…
  • Postmenopause…
  • Cushing’s Syndrome…
  • Other conditions
  • Medications…”.4

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

What is the association between PCOS and hirsutism?

In Hirsutism the (United States) Endocrine Society elaborate on:

“Hirsutism is common and is usually a sign of an underlying endocrine disorder, most commonly polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In women with PCOS, weight gain probably contributes to its development or worsening”.5

Postmenopause

May postmenopause be associated with increased facial hair?

The Cleveland Clinic note:

  • “Postmenopause. The hormonal changes that take place in your body after menopause may lead to increased facial hair, including a mustache or whiskers”.6

Is postmenopause increased facial hair, always hirsutism?

In Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism) the NHS explain:

“If you have lighter, finer hair on your face or body, it’s probably not hirsutism. Most women get more of this type of hair as they get older, particularly after the menopause”.7

Treatment

How may hirsutism be treated?

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

“Treatment of hirsutism with no sign of endocrine disorder is not necessary. For women who do need or seek treatment, it may involve treating any underlying disorder, developing a self-care routine for unwanted hair, and trying various therapies and medications”.8

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have hirsutism?

The Cleveland Clinic explain:

Hirsutism“It’s a good idea to see your healthcare provider as soon as you notice unusual hair growth. Hirsutism may be a symptom of PCOS, Cushing’s syndrome or other conditions”.9

Health Topics A-Z

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  1. Endocrine Society [United States]
  2. Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism)
  3. Excessive or Unwanted Hair In Women
  4. Hair & Acne – Management & Treatment
  5. Hirsutism
  6. Hirsutism
  7. Hirsutism
  8. Hirsutism
  9. Hirsutism: Diagnosis & Treatment
  10. Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Tests
  11. Hirsutism: Management and Treatment
  12. Hirsutism: Symptoms & Causes
  13. Hirsutism: Symptoms and Causes
  14. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  15. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  16. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  17. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  18. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  19. Surprising Menopause Symptoms | Dr Louise Newson [Video]
  20. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson [Video]
  21. Webinars: Previous – Genetic Causes of POI
  22. Yourhormones.info [You and Your Hormones, United States]

Sources

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Sources

  1. Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism). Page Last Reviewed: 15 March 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hirsutism/ Accessed: 20 September 2024
  2. Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism). Page Last Reviewed: 15 March 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hirsutism/ Accessed: 20 September 2024
  3. Hirsutism: Symptoms & Causes – Overview. 12 October 2021. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hirsutism/symptoms-causes/syc-20354935 Accessed: 20 September 2024
  4. Hirsutism: What Is the Cause of Hirsutism In Women? Last Reviewed: 08 July 2022. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14523-hirsutism Accessed: 20 September 2024
  5. Hirsutism. Last Updated: 24 January 2022. Endocrine https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/hirsutism Accessed: 20 September 2024
  6. Hirsutism: What Is the Cause of Hirsutism In Women? Last Reviewed: 08 July 2022. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14523-hirsutism Accessed: 20 September 2024
  7. Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism): Overview – What Causes Hirsutism? Page Last Reviewed: 15 March 2022. NHS  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hirsutism/ Accessed: 20 September 2024
  8. Hirsutism: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 12 October 2021. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hirsutism/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354941 Accessed: 20 September 2024
  9. Hirsutism: When Should I See My Healthcare Provider? Last Reviewed: 08 July 2022. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14523-hirsutism Accessed: 20 September 2024
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Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Pattern

“If you are experiencing any of the four possible symptoms
of ovarian cancer (persistent bloating, persistent stomach
pain, difficulty eating and needing to wee more…”.1

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?

In Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: What Are the Symptoms? the [United Kingdom] Target Ovarian Cancer elaborate on:

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Pattern

  • “Persistent bloating (not bloating that comes and goes)
  • Feeling full quickly and/or loss of appetite
  • Pelvic or abdominal pain (that’s from your tummy to the top of your thighs)
  • Urinary symptoms (needing to wee more urgently or more often than usual)”.2

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Pattern

 

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Pattern

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Symptoms

What can be other symptoms of ovarian cancer?

In Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: What Are the Symptoms? Target Ovarian Cancer also explain:

“Occasionally there can be other symptoms:

  • Changes in bowel habit (e.g. diarrhoea or constipation)
  • Extreme fatigue (feeling very tired)
  • Unplanned weight loss
  • Any unusual bleeding from the vagina before or after the menopause should always be investigated by a GP”.3

In Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: What Are the Symptoms? Target Ovarian Cancer note:

“Symptoms will be:

  • New – they’re not normal for you
  • Frequent – they usually happen more than 12 times a month
  • Persistent – they don’t go away”.4

Symptom Diary

Where may I find an ovarian cancer symptom diary?

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Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help to look for a pattern with my funny tummy symptoms?

If you would like help to look for a pattern with your funny tummy symptoms, 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.

In Experiencing Ovarian Cancer Symptoms the (United Kingdom) Ovarian Cancer Action explain:

“If you are experiencing any of the four possible symptoms of ovarian cancer (persistent bloating, persistent stomach pain, difficulty eating and needing to wee more urgently or frequently) then you should make an appointment with your GP”.5

Who is a GP?

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

Health Topics A-Z

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Health Topics A-Z

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  5. Gynecologic Cancers: Gynecologic Cancer Basics
  6. Gynecologic Cancers: Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers
  7. How To Talk To Your GP About Your Concerns: Keep Track of Your Symptoms – Paper Symptoms Diary
  8. Ovarian Cancer
  9. Ovarian Cancer
  10. Ovarian Cancer
  11. Ovarian Cancer
  12. Ovarian Cancer Australia
  13. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month [March, United Kingdom]
  14. Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
  15. Ovarian Cancer Symptoms & Risks: What Are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer?
  16. Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: Additional Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer – Symptom Diary
  17. Ovarian Cancer Testing & Detection
  18. Ovarian Cancer/Primary Peritoneal
  19. Ovarian Cancer: Essential Facts You Need To Know – Mayo Clinic Health System [Video]
  20. Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms
  21. Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
  22. Persistent Bloating
  23. Recognise the Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
  24. Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: More Support – Symptom Diary
  25. Symptoms: More Support – Symptom Diary
  26. Symptoms: Symptom Diary
  27. Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
    Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
  28. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary
  29. What Is Ovarian Cancer?
  30. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
    Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Pattern
  31. World Ovarian Cancer Day [May 8, 2024]

Sources

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Sources

  1. Experiencing Ovarian Cancer Symptoms. Ovarian Cancer Action https://ovarian.org.uk/ovarian-cancer/i-have-symptoms-making-a-gp-appointment/ Accessed: 20 September 2024
  2. Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: What Are the Symptoms? Last Reviewed: November 2022. Target Ovarian Cancer https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms Accessed: 20 September 2024
  3. Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: What Are the Symptoms? Last Reviewed: November 2022. Target Ovarian Cancer https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms Accessed: 20 September 2024
  4. Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: What Are the Symptoms? Last Reviewed: November 2022. Target Ovarian Cancer https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms Accessed: 20 September 2024
  5. Experiencing Ovarian Cancer Symptoms. Ovarian Cancer Action https://ovarian.org.uk/ovarian-cancer/i-have-symptoms-making-a-gp-appointment/ Accessed: 20 September 2024
Topic Last Updated: 20 September 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 20 September 2024

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Hysterectomy

“A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus.
There are many reasons for having a hysterectomy.
For example, certain health conditions and diseases…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Hysterectomy Umbrella include?

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

  • Abdominal Hysterectomy
  • Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (Keyhole Surgery)
  • Partial Hysterectomy
  • Radial Hysterectomy
  • Subtotal Hysterectomy
  • Supracervical Hysterectomy
  • Total Hysterectomy
  • Total Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
  • Total Hysterectomy With Oophorectomy
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy

What is a hysterectomy?

DotS the definition of a hysterectomy may vary. The Australasian Menopause Society’s definition is:

“A hysterectomy is surgical removal of a woman’s uterus”.2

In Hysterectomy: Overview the (United Kingdom) NHS’s definition is:

“A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus). You’ll no longer be able to get pregnant after the operation”.3

Total Hysterectomy

What is a total hysterectomy?

DotS the definition of a total hysterectomy may vary. In What Is A Hysterectomy? What Is A Hysterectomy? Hysterectomy.org’s definition is:

“A total hysterectomy is removal of the entire uterus which includes the cervix”.4

In Hysterectomy: What Are the Different Types of Hysterectomies? the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov’s definition is:

  • “A total hysterectomy removes all of the uterus, including the cervix. The ovaries and the fallopian tubes may or may not be removed. This is the most common type of hysterectomy”.5

Total Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy

What is a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?

DotS the definition of a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy may vary. In What Is A Hysterectomy? Total Hysterectomy With Oophorectomy Hysterectomy.org’s definition is:

“A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, otherwise known as the womb. The removal of the ovaries in addition to a hysterectomy – is called an oophorectomy”.6

In Hysterectomy: Overview – Types of Hysterectomy the NHS’s definition is:

  • “Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy – the womb, cervix, fallopian tubes (salpingectomy) and ovaries (oophorectomy) are removed”.7

Subtotal Hysterectomy

What is a subtotal hysterectomy?

DotS the definition of a subtotal hysterectomy may vary. The NHS’s definition is:

  • “Subtotal hysterectomy – the main body of the womb is removed, leaving the cervix in place”.8

Hysterectomy Types – Incisions

What are hysterectomy types incisions?

In What Is A Hysterectomy? Hysterectomy Types – Incisions Hysterectomy.org elaborate on:

Hysterectomy Types

  • “Open…
  • Laparoscopic…
  • da Vinci…
  • Single Site…”.

Hysterectomy Considerations

Where may I find some hysterectomy considerations?

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Hysterectomy Considerations

Common or Not

How common are hysterectomies?

In Hysterectomy: How Common Are Hysterectomies? according to information quoted by the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov, dated 2010:

“Each year in the United States, nearly 500,000 women get hysterectomies. A hysterectomy is the second most common surgery among women in the United States. The most common surgery in women is childbirth by cesarean delivery (C-section)”.9

Menopause

Do most women who have a hysterectomy go straight into menopause?

In What Causes Menopause: Menopause Due To Surgery – Hysterectomy the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of your uterus. Most women who have a hysterectomy do not go straight into menopause. But women who have a hysterectomy and keep their ovaries are more likely to have an earlier menopause”.10

Managing Menopause After Surgery

How can menopause be managed after surgery?

The JH explain:

“If your menopause is caused by surgery, your oestrogen and testosterone hormones will suddenly drop, causing symptoms to be more severe than normal.

The best way to manage these symptoms is with menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). Your doctor can advise you about the risks and benefits of using MHT.

MHT may not be an option after surgical menopause (e.g. if you have a hormone-sensitive cancer). If this is the case, you can explore other options such as non-hormonal therapies, complementary therapies and medicines”.11

Pap Tests

Do women still need regular Pap tests after a hysterectomy?

Womenshealth.gov note:

“Maybe. You will still need regular Pap tests (or Pap smear) to screen for cervical cancer if you:

  • Did not have your cervix removed
  • Had a hysterectomy because of cancer or precancer

Ask your doctor what is best for you and how often you should have Pap tests”.12

Health Care Provider

What if I am unsure about having a hysterectomy?

In Hysterectomy: Additional Details – A Note From Cleveland Clinic the (United States) Cleveland Clinic explain:

“Getting a hysterectomy can be an emotional experience. While it can offer relief and peace of mind, it can also be a difficult recovery and leave you with feelings of loss. If your healthcare provider recommends a hysterectomy, make sure you understand the procedure and how to safely recover from surgery. Be sure to follow their recommendations on things to avoid while you recover at home. Most people can go back to their usual activities six to eight weeks after a hysterectomy”.13

In Hysterectomy: Should You Have A Hysterectomy? the JH also caution:

“A hysterectomy is an irreversible procedure. There are many things to consider such as your plans to have children and the severity of your symptoms. You can ask your doctor about different options and the benefits and risks of each. If you are still unsure, you can talk to a specialist or get a second opinion”.14

Health Topics A-Z

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Health Topics A-Z

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  1. Abdominal Hysterectomy
  2. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Menopause?]
  3. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  4. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  5. Bleeding After Hysterectomy: What Can I Expect?
  6. Bleeding Between Periods? How To Tell If It’s A Problem
  7. British Gynaecological Cancer Society and British Menopause Society Guidelines Management of Menopausal Symptoms Following Treatment of Gynaecological Cancer [August 2024]
  8. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  9. Consider Before Your Hysterectomy
  10. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Changes In Sexual Health After Cancer
  11. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  12. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  13. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Premature and Early Menopause
  14. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  15. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  16. Diagnosis
  17. Endometriosis
  18. FAQs: Hysterectomy
  19. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  20. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  21. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  22. Foundationforwomenscancer.org [Foundation for Women’s Cancer, United States]
  23. Gynecologic Cancers
  24. Gynecological Cancers
  25. Gynaecological Cancers – Ovaries and Uterus
  26. Gynaecological Cancers – Vaginal and Vulva
  27. Gynecological Cancer At the Menopause
  28. HRT: Benefits and Risks
  29. Heavy Periods
  30. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  31. How To Get the Most Out of Your Appointments — and Being Your Own Advocate | Dr Louise Newson
  32. Hysterectomy
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  34. Hysterectomy
  35. Hysterectomy
  36. Hysterectomy
  37. Hysterectomy
  38. Hysterectomy and Sexual Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  39. Hysterectomy.org [Hysterectomy Awareness]
    Hysterectomy
  40. Hysterectomy: Alternatives
  41. Hysterectomy: Considerations
  42. Hysterectomy: How It’s Performed
  43. Hysterectomy: Recovery
  44. Hysterectomy: Should You Have A Hysterectomy?
  45. Hysterectomy: What You Need To Know
  46. Hysterectomy: Why It’s Necessary
  47. Hystersisters.com [HysterSisters Women-to-Women Hysterectomy Support]
  48. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT? [Video]
  49. I’ve Done Nearly 10,000 Hysteroscopies – This Is What You Need To Know!
  50. Iapmd.org [International Association for Premenstrual Disorders]
  51. 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
  52. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  53. 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]
  54. Listen To These Symptoms: 9 Gynecologic Symptoms Women Should Not Ignore
  55. Managing Menopause After Cancer
  56. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  57. Menopause
  58. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Hysterectomy
  59. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  60. Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths To Menopause [Video]
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  62. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  63. Menopause and HRT
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  65. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  66. Mood and the Menopause
  67. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  68. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  69. Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help
  70. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  71. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  72. Oophorectomy
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  74. Ovarian Cancer: Still Possible After Hysterectomy?
  75. Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Bleeding
  76. Postmenopausal Bleeding
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  79. Surprising Menopause Symptoms Revisited | Dr Louise Newson [Video]
  80. The Basics: Surgery & Surgical Menopause for PMDD/PME [+ Video]
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    Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
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  84. Uterine Cancer
  85. Uterine Cancer
    Hysterectomy
  86. Uterine Cancer Awareness Month: June Is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month
  87. Uterine Cancer: Signs and Symptoms
  88. Uterine/Endometrial Cancer/GTD
  89. Vaginal Hysterectomy
  90. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How Do I Deal With the Menopause After A Diagnosis of Gynaecological Cancer
  91. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Menopause and Abnormal Bleeding
  92. Webinars: Previous – Abnormal Uterine Bleeding In Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women
  93. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  94. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  95. Webinars: Previous – Sexual Dysfunctions, Update on Gynae Cancers and Management
  96. What Causes Menopause? Menopause Due To Surgery
  97. What Is A Hysterectomy?
  98. Why Is Bleeding So Heavy? [June 2024]
  99. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September 2024]
    Hysterectomy
  100. You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]

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