Menopause Headaches Pattern

“Keeping detailed records of headache episodes
can help provide additional insight about triggers
and how to avoid them”.1

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

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

Periods

Is there a link with periods and migraine?

On page one in Migraine and HRT: What Is Likely To Happen To Migraine? the (British) Women’s Health Concern elaborate on:

“Migraine tends to worsen in the years leading up to the menopause, with attacks occurring more frequently and sometimes also lasting longer. Many women start to notice that the attacks are more likely to start a few days before or during their periods. These perimenstrual migraine attacks often last longer, are more severe, and are less responsive to treatment compared to attacks at other times of the cycle. Periods can become erratic and more frequent, which also means more migraine.

Following menopause, migraine becomes less of a problem, particularly in women who have noticed a strong link between migraine and hormonal triggers. It is not an immediate improvement as it takes a while after your last period for the hormones to settle”.2

Look for A Pattern

Menopause Headaches PatternHow may I Look for A Pattern with my headaches?

In Headache Diary: Keeping A Diary Can Help Your Doctor Help You the (United States) National Headache Foundation (NHF) note:

“Keeping detailed records of headache episodes can help provide additional insight about triggers and how to avoid them”.3

In Keeping A Headache Diary: A General Guide To Recording Your Migraine Attacks? Why Keep A Headache Diary? the (United Kingdom) Migraine Trust elaborate on:

“A headache diary can include information on a range of things, however, it’s often best to keep it simple and record basic information. This can include:

  • Date
  • Day of week
  • Duration (how long the attack lasted)
  • Severity (how bad the attack was). This can either be recorded as mild, moderate or severe. Or on a scale from 1-10, where 10 is the worst pain you can imagine
  • Other symptoms you experience alongside the headache such as dizziness, vertigo, sensitivity to light, sound, smells or any symptoms that affect your movement (e.g. numbness)
  • Medication you take, including if you take a second dose
  • Anything else that may be helpful. Such as side effects from medication, any potential triggers, your period, any changes in medication, and anything else that may be helpful”.4

Headache Diary

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  1. Headache Diaries & Migraine Diaries [+ Template]
  2. Headache Diary: Keeping A Diary Can Help Your Doctor Help You [+ Template]
  3. Keeping A Headache Diary: Headache Diary [+ Template]

Headaches TriggersMenopause Headaches Pattern

What are some primary headache triggers?

In Headaches: Overview – What Are the Types of Headache? Primary Headaches the (United States) Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:

“Some primary headaches can be triggered by lifestyle factors or situations, including:

  • Alcohol, particularly red wine
  • Certain foods, such as processed meats that contain nitrates (food-triggered headaches)
  • Consuming nicotine (nicotine headache)
  • Changes in sleep or lack of sleep
  • Poor posture
  • Physical activity, such as exercise (exertion headaches)
  • Skipped meals (hunger headache)
  • Coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose, straining (such as when having a bowel movement), or laughing or crying vigorously (primary cough headaches)”.5

Health Care Provider

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

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

In Headache Diary: Keeping A Diary Can Help Your Doctor Help You the NHF explain:

“It is important to make an appointment with your doctor for the specific purpose of addressing your headache history rather than discussing headaches as part of a physician visit for other reasons. The National Headache Foundation also recommends keeping a headache diary to track the characteristics of your headaches. Patterns identified from your diary may help your doctor determine which type of headache you have and the most beneficial treatments”.6

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  1. 10 Headache Triggers
  2. 10 Ways to Respond To “Migraine Is Just A Headache” [+ Migraine Minute: Does Weather Affect Migraine?
  3. BMS TV: Headaches, Migraines and the Menopause
  4. Consumer Health: Preventing Tension-Type Headaches
  5. Headache Diaries & Migraine Diaries
  6. Headache Diary: Keeping A Diary Can Help Your Doctor Help You [+ Format]
  7. Headache Topic Sheet
  8. Headaches and Hormones: What’s the Connection?
  9. Headaches: Overview – What Are the Types of Headache? Primary Headaches
  10. Headaches: Reduce Stress To Prevent the Pain
  11. Keeping A Headache Diary
  12. Keeping A Headache Diary: Headache Diary
  13. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  14. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Menopause Headaches Pattern
  15. Migraine In Women
  16. Migraine and HRT
  17. Migraine and Hormones
  18. Migraine and Menopause
  19. Migraine and Menopause Webinar Recap
  20. Migraine and Perimenopause
  21. Migraines and Menopause
  22. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  23. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Migraine Headaches
  24. Women & Migraines: What You Need To Know

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  1. Headache Diary: Keeping A Diary Can Help Your Doctor Help You. National Headache Foundation https://headaches.org/resources/headache-diary-keeping-a-diary-can-help-your-doctor-help-you/ Accessed: 23 December 2023
  2. Migraine and HRT: What Is Likely To Happen To Migraine? Reviewed: November 2023:1. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/migraine-and-hrt/ Accessed: 23 December 2023
  3. Headache Diary: Keeping A Diary Can Help Your Doctor Help You. National Headache Foundation https://headaches.org/resources/headache-diary-keeping-a-diary-can-help-your-doctor-help-you/ Accessed: 23 December 2023
  4. Keeping A Headache Diary: A General Guide To Recording Your Migraine Attacks? Why Keep A Headache Diary? Migraine Trust https://www.migrainetrust.org/living-with-migraine/coping-managing/keeping-a-migraine-diary/ Accessed: 23 December 2023
  5. Headaches: Overview – What Are the Types of Headache? Primary Headaches. Last Updated: 29 August 2022. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9639-headaches Accessed: 23 December 2023
  6. Headache Diary: Keeping A Diary Can Help Your Doctor Help You. National Headache Foundation https://headaches.org/resources/headache-diary-keeping-a-diary-can-help-your-doctor-help-you/ Accessed: 23 December 2023
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Menopause and the Workplace Guidance

“…EMAS is leading in health and wellbeing frameworks and
policies to incorporate menopausal health as part of
the wider context of gender and age equality and…”.1

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

  • For Workplaces
  • Menopause Workplace
  • Menopause Workplace Guidance
  • Menopause Workplace Policy

EMAS Menopause In the Workplace

What is the European Menopause and Andropause Society’s (EMAS) EMAS Menopause In the Workplace?

In EMAS Menopause In the Workplace the EMAS explain:

“In 2023 the global female population is over 4 billion. Women form a large part of workforces worldwide, and many will be working throughout their menopausal years.

Women with severe menopause symptoms may exit employment or reduce their working hours, with a negative effect on income and security in later life. For employers, this means the loss of experienced staff with valuable skills and talent.

Thus, EMAS is leading in health and wellbeing frameworks and policies to incorporate menopausal health as part of the wider context of gender and age equality and reproductive and post-reproductive health”.2 Menopause and the Workplace Guidance

Global Consensus Recommendations on
Menopause In the Workplace

What is the aim of the Global Consensus Recommendations on Menopause In the Workplace: A European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) Position Statement?

On page one in Global Consensus Recommendations on Menopause In the Workplace: A European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) Position Statement: Abstract – Aim the authors explain:

“To provide recommendations for employers, managers, healthcare professionals and women to make the workplace environment more menopause supportive, and to improve women’s wellbeing and their ability to remain in work”.3

Menopause Definition

What is menopause?

DotS the definition of menopause may vary. In Menopause FAQs: An Introduction To Menopause – Q. What Is Menopause? the North American Menopause Society’s definition is:

“A. First off, menopause is not a disease. Menopause is a normal, natural event—defined as the final menstrual period and usually confirmed when a woman has missed her periods for 12 consecutive months (in the absence of other obvious causes)”.4

Menopause Age

What is the average age of menopause?

In What Is Menopause? Definition of Menopause the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) explain:

“Most women become menopausal naturally between the ages of 45 and 55 years, with the average age of onset at around 51 years. Surgical menopause refers to menopause as a result of bilateral oophorectomy. Premature menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency may occur before the age of 40 due to natural ovarian function ceasing, following surgery to remove the ovaries, or as a result of chemo/ radiotherapy. Menopause is considered “early” when it occurs between 40 and 45 years”.5

Menopause Symptoms Duration

What is the average duration of menopause symptoms?

On page one and two in 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, first published online 10 June 2022, the authors elaborate on:

“It is estimated that menopausal symptoms affect more than 75% of women, with over 25% of women describing severe symptoms. Furthermore, menopausal symptoms may last for a long time with an average duration of 7 years, with a third of women experiencing symptoms beyond 7 years”.6

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  1. A Qualitative Study of Work and Early Menopause: ‘On-the Job’ Experiences and Career Trajectories
  2. An Evaluation of Demographic Characteristics and Workplace Experiences of UK Employees Using An Employer-Provided Menopause Application
  3. Association of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptom Severity With Sleep and Work Impairments: A US Survey [+ Video]
  4. Attitudes To Menopause Leave: What Women Want [21 February 2024]
  5. Australian Women’s Attitudes To Menstrual and Menopause Leave Menopause and the Workplace Guidance
  6. BS 30416, Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause In the Workplace [British Standard]
  7. Breaking the Menopause Taboo In the Civil Service
  8. Business Network Briefing: Why Menopause Is A Workplace Issue [Video]
  9. Challenging the Culture on Menopause for Working Doctors Report
  10. Civil Service Launches Menopause Policy To Support Staff [Northern Ireland]
  11. ‘Considerable Stigma’ Faced By Women Going Through Menopause In the Workplace

  12. Creating Menopause Supportive Workplaces [+ Webinar]
  13. Diversity of Menopause Experience In the Workplace: Understanding Confounding Factors
  14. Driving the Change: Menopause and the Workplace [Circle In and Victoria Women’s Trust]
  15. EMAS Menopause In the Workplace
    Menopause and the Workplace Research

  16. EMAS Recommendations for Conditions In the Workplace for Menopausal Women [European Menopause and Andropause Society]
  17. Early Onset of Menopause Linked To Reduced Work Capacity and Increased Risk of Disability Pension
  18. Effectiveness of Workplace-Based Interventions To Promote Wellbeing Among Menopausal Women: A Systematic Review
  19. Evaluation of A Workplace Educational Intervention on Menopause: A Quasi-Experimental Study
  20. Exploring Digital Interventions To Facilitate Coping and Discomfort for Nurses Experiencing the Menopause In the Workplace: An International Qualitative Study
  21. Factors Underpinning An Improved Menopausal Experience In the Workplace for Doctors: A UK-Based Qualitative Study
  22. Government Appoints First Menopause Employment Champion To Improve Workplace Support
  23. Hotresignation.com [The Hot Resignation]
  24. Hot Topic: Examining Discursive Representations of Menopause and Work In the British Media
  25. How Do I Cope With the Menopause At Work?
  26. How To Become A Menopause Friendly Workplace
  27. How To Design Menopause Leave Policies That Really Support Women In the Workplace
  28. Impact of Menopausal Symptoms on Work: Findings from Women In the Health and Employment After Fifty (HEAF) Study
  29. Impact of Menopause Symptoms on Women In the Workplace
  30. Impact of Perimenopause and Menopause on Work
  31. Is the Menopause A Workplace Issue?
  32. Landmark Study: Menopausal Women Let Down By Employers and Healthcare-Providers [Fawcett Society]
  33. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and the Workplace [Other Languages and Formats]
  34. Let’s Talk Menopause At Work | A Civil Service ‘Women’s Health’ Webinar
  35. Mayo Clinic Study Puts Price Tag on Cost of Menopause Symptoms for Women In the Workplace
  36. Menopause As A Well-Being Strategy: Organizational Effectiveness, Gendered Ageism and Racism
  37. Menopause At Work: Managing the Effects of Menopause
  38. Menopause At Work: Supporting Staff Through the Menopause
  39. Menstrual Health and Menopause Guidance: Menstrual Health and Menopause Workplace Policy [Scotland]
  40. Menopause In the Workplace
  41. Menopause In the Workplace [CIPD Report 2023]
  42. Menopause In the Workplace [Video] [Work Wellness Institute]
  43. Menopause In the Workplace: Building Evidence, Changing Workplaces, Supporting Women
  44. Menopause In the Workplace: Guidance for Employers
  45. Menopause In the Workplace: Impact on Women In Financial Services Report
  46. Menopause Information Pack for Organizations [MIPO]
  47. Menopause Resource Guides Aim To Create Menopause-Friendly Workplaces for All
  48. Menopause Workplace Resource Guide for Managers
  49. Menopause Workplace Resource Guide for Women
  50. Menopause and Personal Protective Equipment: How Does This Meet Acceptable Working Conditions?
  51. Menopause and Work
  52. Menopause and Work In Canada
  53. Menopause and Work: A Narrative Literature Review About Menopause, Work and Health
  54. Menopause and the Effect on Veterinary Professionals and Teams
  55. Menopause and the NHS Workforce [+ Video]
  56. Menopause and the Workplace
  57. Menopause and the Workplace
  58. Menopause and the Workplace
  59. Menopause and the Workplace (Easy Read)
  60. Menopause and the Workplace Guidance: What To Consider
  61. Menopause and the Workplace [+ Video: Menopause-Journey] [NHS Employers [National Health Service, United Kingdom]
  62. Menopause and the Workplace [Fawcett Society]
  63. Menopause and the Workplace [Women and Equalities Committee, United Kingdom Parliament, 28 July 2022]
  64. Menopause and the Workplace – Report Summary [Women and Equalities Committee Parliament, United Kingdom]
  65. Menopause and the Workplace – Webinar [The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (The ALLIANCE) In Partnership With the Scottish Government]
  66. Menstrual Health and Menopause Guidance: Menstrual Health and Menopause Workplace Policy [Scotland]
  67. Millions of Women Are Working During Menopause, But US Law Isn’t Clear on Employees’ Rights or Employers’ Obligations
  68. New Report From Jean Hailes Highlights Urgent Need for Increased Workplace Support for Women’s Health
  69. No Time To Step Back: The Government’s Menopause Employment Champion [United Kingdom]
  70. Organisations Must Go Beyond Medical Views on Menopause To Support Women’s Professional Aspirations
  71. Perimenopause: Symptoms, Work Ability and Health Among 4010 Dutch Workers
  72. Policies, Guidelines, and Practices Supporting Women’s Menstruation, Menstrual Disorders and Menopause at Work: A Critical Global Scoping Review
  73. Quality of Life In Menopausal Women In the Workplace – A Systematic Review
  74. Regulator Provides Advice for Employers on Menopause and the Equality Act
  75. Research: Workplace Stigma Around Menopause Is Real
  76. Serving Through the Perimenopause: Experiences of Women In the UK Armed Forces
  77. Supporting Our NHS People Through Menopause: Guidance for Line Managers and Colleagues
  78. Symptoms of Menopause Can Make It Harder To Work. Here’s What Employers Should Be Doing
  79. Talking About Menopause In the Workplace
  80. Menopause and the Workplace GuidanceThe Association Between Shift Work Exposure and the Variations In Age At Natural Menopause Among Adult Canadian Workers: Results From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
  81. The Consequences of Early Menopause and Menopause Symptoms for Labour Market Participation
  82. The Dialectic of (Menopause) Zest: Breaking the Mold of Organizational Irrelevance
  83. The Impact of A Specialist-Led Digital Health Application on Menopause Symptoms In the Workplace: A Single-Arm, Longitudinal Evaluation
  84. The Impact of Menopause on Women at Work: A Fireside Chat
  85. The Impact of Menopause on Women at Work: A Guide Conversation
  86. The Impact of Menopause on Women’s Health: A Workplace Initiative
  87. The Impact of Symptoms Attributed To Menopause By Australian Women
  88. The Menopause At Work: Guidance for People Professionals
  89. The Menopause Taboo At Work: Examining Women’s Embodied Experiences of Menopause In the UK Police Service
  90. The Silent Transition: Understanding the Impacts of Menopause In New Zealand Workplaces. A Report for Global Women
  91. The UK Government May Have Rejected Menopause Protections – But Workplaces Are More Supportive Than Ever
  92. Thinking Outside Pandora’s Box: Revealing Differential Effects of Coping With Physical and Psychological Menopause Symptoms At Work
  93. Video & Podcast Library: Interviews – Videos: Menopause and Work
  94. Webinars: Previous – Menopause and Work
  95. When Menopause and Work Collide
  96. Why Employers Are Being Asked To Create ‘Menopause Friendly’ Workplaces [Australia]
  97. Why Menopause Matters In the Academic Workplace
  98. Women Over Fifty Facing Unique Disadvantage and Discrimination In the Workplace
  99. Working Well: Mitigating the Impact of Menopause In the Workplace. An Evidence Review
  100. World Menopause and Work Day Webinar: Menopause In the Workplace After COVID

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  1. 5 of the Most Common Questions About Menopause
  2. Are You Up To Date on Your Preventive Care?
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM, Australia] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS TV
  5. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  6. BMS TV: Menopause – Weight Gain, Nutrition and Lifestyle
  7. BMS TV: Sleep
  8. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  9. Black Women’s Health Imperative
  10. CAMS Menopause Hour: Perimenopause – A Clinical Challenge [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies]
  11. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  12. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  13. Diagnosing Menopause
  14. Diagnostic Tests for Menopause
  15. Dr Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
  16. Emotional Wellness In Menopause
  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. Hot Flashes
  21. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  22. How To Talk To Your Doctor About Midlife Brain Fog
  23. International Menopause Society
  24. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health [Australia]
  25. Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause
  26. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause] [Other Languages and Formats]
  27. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms of Menopause [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP] [Other Languages and Formats]
  28. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  29. Looking After Yourself
  30. Managing Anxiety
  31. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  32. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  33. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  34. Menopause
  35. Menopause
  36. Menopause
  37. Menopause
  38. Menopause Checklist Podcast
  39. Menopause Management Options
  40. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Menopause and the Workplace Guidance
  41. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Menopause and the Workplace Guidance
  42. Menopause Mindfulness: Living Your Best Work-Life through the Menopause Transition
  43. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  44. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  45. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  46. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  47. Menopause and the Workplace GuidanceMenopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  48. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  49. Menopause Wellness Hub
  50. Menopause and Mental Health
  51. Menopause – Multiply Languages
  52. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  53. Menopause: Information for Partners
  54. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  55. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  56. Mood and the Menopause
  57. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  58. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  59. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  60. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  61. North American Menopause Society: For Women
  62. Office on Women’s Health [Womenshealth.gov Department of Health and Human Services, United States]
  63. Pausitivity – #KnowYourMenopause Poster Campaign
  64. Perimenopause
  65. Perimenopause
  66. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  67. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
  68. Policies, Guidelines, and Practices Supporting Women’s Menstruation, Menstrual Disorders and Menopause At Work: A Critical Global Scoping Review
  69. Premature and Early Menopause
  70. Postmenopause
  71. Questions To Ask Your GP About Menopause
  72. R U OK? At Work
  73. Sleep, Food, Exercise, Stress: Why Working on One of These Can Improve the Others
  74. Stages of Menopause
  75. Symptoms of Menopause
  76. Symptoms of Menopause Can Make It Harder To Work. Here’s What Employers Should Be Doing
  77. Taking Care of Your Mental Health
  78. The Fog of Menopause
  79. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journal – Menopause 2024
  80. The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement
  81. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  82. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  83. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  84. Translated Fact Sheets
  85. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  86. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  87. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  88. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome In Midlife Women
  89. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  90. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  91. Webinars: Previous – Hormones and Stroke: An Update on Treatment and Risk
  92. What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Menopause
  93. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  94. What Is Menopause?
  95. What Is Menopause?
  96. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  97. What To Expect In Each Stage of Menopause
  98. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  99. Why It’s Good To Talk About Women’s Health At Work, According To Research

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  1. EMAS Menopause In the Workplace. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/menopause-in-the-workplace/ Accessed: 25 April 2024
  2. EMAS Menopause In the Workplace. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/menopause-in-the-workplace/ Accessed: 25 April 2024
  3. Rees, M. et al. Global Consensus Recommendations on Menopause In the Workplace: A European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) Position Statement: Abstract – Aim. Maturitas 151, September 2021, Pages 55-62 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378512221001079 Accessed: 25 April 2024
  4. Menopause FAQs: An Introduction To Menopause – Q. What Is Menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-an-introduction-to-menopause Accessed: 25 April 2024
  5. What Is Menopause? Definition of Menopause. Content Created May 2022. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/185-what-is-menopause Accessed: 25 April 2024
  6. Hamoda, H., Mukherjee, A., Morris, E., Baldeweg, S. E., Jayasena, C. N., Briggs, P., Moger, S. 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. First Published Online 10 June 2022:1-2 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20533691221104882 Accessed: 25 April 2024
Topic Last Updated: 25 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 25 April 2024

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Menopause Relationships

“When your partner goes through menopause,
different hormonal changes will affect their body,
health, energy levels and mood”.1

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  • Menopause Relationships

Menopause

How may menopause impact on a woman’s relationships?

In Information for Partners the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) elaborate on:

“When your partner goes through menopause, different hormonal changes will affect their body, health, energy levels and mood. They may also have different emotions about coming to the end of their reproductive years.

While every woman’s experience is different, it’s a good idea to learn about menopause and related symptoms so you can support them through this time”.2

Physical Symptoms

What are some physical symptoms of menopause?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Physical and Emotional Symptoms — Physical Symptoms the JH explain:

“Physical symptoms may include:

  • Irregular periods
  • Hot flushes
  • Night sweats
  • Sleep problems
  • Sore breasts
  • Itchy, crawly or dry skin
  • Exhaustion and fatigue
  • Dry vagina
  • Loss of sex drive (libido)
  • Headaches or migraines
  • More pronounced premenstrual tension (PMS)
  • Aches and pains
  • Bloating
  • Urinary problems
  • Weight gain due to a slower metabolism”.3

Emotional Symptoms

What are some emotional symptoms of menopause?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Physical and Emotional Symptoms — Emotional Symptoms the JH explain:

“Emotional symptoms may include:

  • Feeling irritable or frustrated
  • Feeling anxious
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Brain fog
  • Forgetfulness
  • Lowered mood
  • Mood swings
  • Feeling you can’t cope as well as you used to”.4

Sex

Is there an association between sex and menopause relationships?

In Information for Partners: Sex and Menopause the JH elaborate on:

“It’s common for women to have lower sex drive (libido) during menopause. This could be due to many things, including changing hormone levels, vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness (which can cause discomfort during sex) and lowered mood and fatigue”.5

Tips for Couples and Partners

What are some tips for couples and partners?

In Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help — Tips for Couples and Partners the JH explain:

“The years surrounding menopause can be difficult for women and families, but supportive communication can help. These tips from Ms Needleman are designed for couples, but some may also apply to women who don’t have a partner.

  • Learn together…
  • Negotiate sex…
  • Maintain connection…
  • Wait for calm….
  • Practise self-care”.6

In Information for Partners: Tips To Support Your Partner the JH also elaborate on:

Menopause Relationships“There are many things you can do to help your partner through the different stages of menopause.

For example:

  • Listen and be supportive
  • Understand that some (not all) mood changes may be due to menopause
  • Allow your partner to express their feelings, even if you don’t understand them
  • Ask your partner to help you understand their symptoms
  • Encourage your partner to talk about what they need and when they need it
  • Keep an open mind about why your partner may be acting differently
  • Support your partner to make healthy choices, like eating healthy food and reducing alcohol consumption (which can affect menopausal symptoms)
  • Be patient when it comes to sex – and find other ways to be intimate
  • Go with your partner to medical appointments or counselling (if required)”.7

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my relationship?

If you would like help with your relationship, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can decide on who may be the best health care provider to help you.

Health Topics A-Z

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Health Topics A-Z

Links

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New or Updated

  1. A Guide To Birth Control In Your 40s and 50s
  2. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS Statement on Testosterone
  5. BMS TV: Headaches, Migraines and the Menopause
  6. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  7. BMS TV: Testosterone Explained
  8. Contraception
  9. Contraception and the Menopause
  10. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  11. Don’t Let the ‘Seven-Year Itch’ Sabotage Your Relationship
  12. Dr. Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
  13. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  14. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  15. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  16. Healthy Relationships
  17. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  18. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen – Common Questions About Vaginal Oestrogen
  19. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen – How and When To Use Vaginal Oestrogen
  20. Hot Flashes
  21. How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night
  22. Information for Partners
  23. International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health: Find A Provider
  24. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause] [Other Languages and Formats]
  25. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!] [Other Languages and Formats]
  26. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Sexual Wellbeing, Intimacy and Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Is the End of Your Sex Life] [Other Languages and Formats]
  27. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Supporting Someone Through the Menopause [+ Video: Men Don’t Need To Know About Menopause] [Other Languages and Formats]
  28. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  29. Let’s Talk Low Libido
  30. Libido: Managing & Treating Low Libido
  31. Loss of Libido
  32. Low Sex Drive In Women
  33. Many Older Women Have Active Sex Lives, But Menopause Can Interfere
  34. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  35. Menopause
  36. Menopause
  37. Menopause
  38. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  39. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  40. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 1. What Is Menopause?
  41. Menopause Ruining Your Sex Life?
  42. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  43. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  44. Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
  45. Menopause and Mental Health
  46. Menopause – Multilingual Facts Sheet
  47. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  48. Menopause: Menopause and Continence
  49. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  50. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  51. Mood and the Menopause
  52. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  53. Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help
  54. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  55. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  56. Night Sweats
  57. Painful Vaginal Sex (Dyspareunia)
  58. Perimenopause
  59. Perimenopause
  60. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  61. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
    Menopause Relationships
  62. Postmenopause
  63. Preparing for Menopause
  64. Prosayla Supported By ISSWSH [International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
  65. Questions To Ask Your GP About Menopause
  66. Relate.org.uk [Relate The Relationship People]
  67. Relationships.org.au [Relationships Australia]
  68. Safer Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
  69. Sexual Health: Sexual Health for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
  70. Stages of Menopause
  71. Supporting A Loved One Through Menopause
  72. Symptoms of Menopause
  73. The Menopause
  74. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry [Video]
  75. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause [Video]
  76. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  77. Translated Fact Sheets
  78. Vaginal Dryness
  79. Vaginal Dryness
  80. Vaginal Dryness: What To Do About It
  81. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  82. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  83. Video and Podcast Library: Interviews – Video: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
  84. Video: Researchers Emphasize Normalization of Menopause
  85. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  86. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  87. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  88. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  89. “We’re Just Tired”: Influences on Sexual Activity Among Male-Partnered Women In Midlife; A Mixed Method Study
  90. What Can Affect Your Sex Life?
  91. What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Menopause
  92. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  93. What Happens If A Woman Takes Viagra?
  94. What Is Menopause?
  95. What Is Menopause?
  96. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  97. What To Expect In Each Stage of Menopause
  98. When Sex Hurts – Podcast [Vaginismus and Vulvodynia]
  99. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
  100. Yes, You Can Have Better Sex In Midlife and In the Years Beyond

Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Information for Partners. Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/information-for-partners Accessed: 23 April 2024
  2. Information for Partners. Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/information-for-partners Accessed: 23 April 2024
  3. Symptoms of Menopause: Physical and Emotional Symptoms — Physical Symptoms. Last Updated: 21 April 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#physical-and-emotional-symptoms Accessed: 23 April 2024
  4. Symptoms of Menopause: Physical and Emotional Symptoms — Emotional Symptoms. Last Updated: 21 April 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#physical-and-emotional-symptoms Accessed: 23 April 2024
  5. Information for Partners: Sex and Menopause. Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/information-for-partners Accessed: 23 April 2024
  6. Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help — Tips for Couples and Partners. Last Updated: 17 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 10 October 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/navigating-menopause-together-how-partners-can-help Accessed: 23 April 2024
  7. Information for Partners: Relationships. Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/information-for-partners Accessed: 23 April 2024
Topic Last Updated: 23 April 2024 — Topic Last Reviewed: 23 April 2024

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Menopause and Pregnancy

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

Umbrella
What may the Menopause and Pregnancy Umbrella include?

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

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

Perimenopause

Is it possible to become pregnant during perimenopause?

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

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

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

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

Pregnancy 45-49 Years

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

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

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

Pregnancy After 50

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

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

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

Contraception Younger Than 50

If younger than 50, can contraception be ceased?

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

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

Contraception 50 or Older

If 50 or older, can contraception be ceased?

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

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

Contraception After 55

After aged 55, can contraception be ceased?

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

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

Hormone Replacement Therapy

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

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

“It is important to realise that HRT is not a method of contraception”.9

HRT + Contraception

Can HRT + contraception be necessary?

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

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

Once HRT has been started, it can be difficult to know when contraception can be stopped since HRT will often produce regular monthly bleeds. It is best to continue contraception alongside HRT until the age of 55 when contraception is no longer needed”.10

Emergency Contraception

Is emergency contraception available?

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

Health Care Provider

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

The JH advises:

“Talk to your doctor about the best contraception for you”.11

Health Topics A-Z

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

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Menopause and Pregnancy?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

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New or Updated

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

Sources

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Sources

  1. Contraception for the Older Woman. Updated: November 2022:1. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/contraception-older-woman/ Accessed: 22 April 2024
  2. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause. Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 22 April 2024
  3. Contraception for the Older Woman. Updated: November 2022:1. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/contraception-older-woman/ Accessed: 22 April 2024
  4. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause. Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 22 April 2024
  5. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause. Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 22 April 2024
  6. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause: When Is It Safe To Stop Contraception? Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 22 April 2024
  7. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause: When Is It Safe To Stop Contraception? Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 22 April 2024
  8. Contraception and the Menopause. 2022. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Contraception-and-the-menopause.pdf Accessed: 22 April 2024
  9. Contraception for the Older Woman: Hormone Replacement Therapy. Updated: November 2022:4. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/contraception-older-woman/ Accessed: 22 April 2024
  10. Contraception for the Older Woman: Hormone Replacement Therapy. Updated: November 2022:4. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/contraception-older-woman/ Accessed: 22 April 2024
  11. Looking After Yourself: Sex and Relationships – Contraception During Menopause: When Is It Safe To Stop Contraception? Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 22 April 2024
Topic Last Updated: 22 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 22 April 2024

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Sexual Health and Erectile Dysfunction

“Having erection trouble from time to time
isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. If erectile dysfunction
is an ongoing issue, however, it can cause stress…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Sexual Health and Erectile Dysfunction Umbrella include?

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

  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Impotence
  • Male Impotence

Definition

What is erectile dysfunction (ED)?

DotS the definition of ED may vary. In Erectile Dysfunction: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:

“Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex”.2

Symptoms

What are symptoms of ED?

In Erectile Dysfunction: What Are the Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction the (Australian) HealthDirect note:

“Symptoms of erectile dysfunction include:

  • Difficulty getting an erection
  • Difficulty keeping an erection
  • Difficulty engaging in sexual intercourse, due to your penis not being hard enough”.3

Common or Not

How common is ED?

In Erectile Dysfunction: Overview – How Common Is Erectile Dysfunction? according to the (United States) Cleveland Clinic:

“Erectile dysfunction is the most common sex-related condition that men and people assigned male at birth (AMAB) report to healthcare providers, especially as they age and develop other health issues”.4

In Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): About Erectile Dysfunction according to the (Scottish) NHS Inform:

“Erectile dysfunction is a very common condition, particularly in older men. It is estimated that half of all men between the ages of 40 and 70 will have it to some degree”.5

In Erectile Dysfunction: Key Facts according to the (Australian) HealthDirect:

  • “Erectile dysfunction is very common, affecting up to 2 in 3 males over age 45 years”.6

Concern or Not

Is ED a concern?

In Erectile Dysfunction: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the Mayo Clinic explain:

“Having erection trouble from time to time isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. If erectile dysfunction is an ongoing issue, however, it can cause stress, affect your self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems. Problems getting or keeping an erection can also be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs treatment and a risk factor for heart disease”.7

Cause

What causes ED?

In Erectile Dysfunction: Symptoms & Causes – Causes [+ Images] the Mayo Clinic elaborate on physical causes, psychological causes and risk factors and also note:

“Male sexual arousal is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Erectile dysfunction can result from a problem with any of these. Likewise, stress and mental health concerns can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction”.8

On page one in Hormones and Erectile Dysfunction: What You Need To Know – Causes the (United States) Endocrine Society explain:

“The most common causes of ED are underlying health problems that affect blood vessels and blood flow in the penis. These include hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), diabetes, obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol”.9

Cause: Medicines and Drugs

Can some medicines and drugs cause ED?

In Drugs That May Cause Erection Problems, review date 01 January 2023, the (United States) MedlinePlus list “some medicines and drugs that may cause impotence in men”.

Treatment

How is ED treated?

In Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction the NHS elaborate on:

“Treatment can usually help improve erectile dysfunction.

  • Medicines for erectile dysfunction…
  • Vacuum pumps…
  • Treating the cause of erectile dysfunction…
  • Finding private counsellors or sex therapists…”.10

Oral Medicines

What are oral medicines for ED?

In Erectile Dysfunction: Viagra and Other Oral Medications, dated 24 June 2023, the Mayo Clinic explain:

“Medicines that you take by mouth are called oral medicines. They’re often the first line of treatment for trouble getting or keeping an erection, called erectile dysfunction (ED). Oral medicines for ED usually work well and cause few side effects”.11

Sexual Health and Erectile DysfunctionMain Oral Medicines

What are the four main oral medicines for ED?

In Erectile Dysfunction: Viagra and Other Oral Medications the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“The four main medicines taken by mouth for erectile dysfunction are:

  • Avanafil (Stendra)
  • Sildenafil (Viagra)
  • Tadalafil (Cialis)
  • Vardenafil.

These medicines are called PDE5 inhibitors. They enhance the effects of a chemical the body makes that relaxes muscles in the penis, called nitric oxide. This boosts blood flow and helps you get an erection from sexual activity”.12

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have ED or I think my partner has ED?

In Erectile Dysfunction: Diagnosis & Treatment — Treatment the Mayo Clinic explain:

“The first thing your doctor will do is to make sure you’re getting the right treatment for any health conditions that could be causing or worsening your erectile dysfunction.

Depending on the cause and severity of your erectile dysfunction and any underlying health conditions, you might have various treatment options. Your doctor can explain the risks and benefits of each treatment and will consider your preferences. Your partner’s preferences also might play a role in your treatment choices”.13

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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  10. Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): About
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Menopause Depression

“Hormonal changes around the time of menopause
can lead to anxiety and depression,
but other factors may also cause these feelings”.1

Umbrella
What may the Menopause Depression umbrella include?

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

  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Major Depression
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Menopause Blues

Depression

What is depression?

DotS the definition of depression may vary. In Depressive Disorder (Depression): Overview, 31 March 2023, the World Health Organization’s definition is:

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

Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life. It can affect all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends and community. It can result from or lead to problems at school and at work”.2

In Depression: What Is Depression? last reviewed March 2024, the (United States) National Institute of Mental Health’s (NIMH) definition is:

“Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.

To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least 2 weeks”.3

Sadness or Depression

Is sadness the same as depression?

In Depression In Women: 4 Things To Know the NIMH explain:

“Feeling sad is a normal reaction to difficult times in life. Depression is different—it is a mood disorder that can affect how a person feels, thinks, and acts. Read this fact sheet to learn about depression in women and ways to get help”.4

Perimenopause

Is there an association between perimenopause and depression?

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

  • “Perimenopausal Depression affects some women during the transition to menopause. Whereas abnormal periods, problems sleeping, mood swings, and hot flashes are common during the menopause transition, more extreme feelings of irritability, anxiety, sadness, or loss of enjoyment may be signs of depression”.5

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

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

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

Menopause

What are some mental health symptoms associated with menopause?

In Menopause and Mental Health: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause, content updated February 2023, the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) elaborate on:

“Mental health symptoms related to menopause can include feeling:

  • Irritable
  • Sad
  • Anxious
  • Hopeless
  • Less able to concentrate or focus
  • Tired
  • Unmotivated

Some women might experience these symptoms in a mild form. Others might have more severe symptoms of depression (including thoughts of suicide) lasting for at least two weeks. This is known as a major depressive episode and is more likely in women who have a history of major depression during their pre-menopausal years.

While many women do not have mental health issues during the menopausal transition, unstable oestrogen levels can have an impact on the brain, predisposing some women to feelings of depression and anxiety”.7

Cause

What may cause depression during menopause?

On page 777 in The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society: Depression, published July 2022, the North American Menopause Society note:

“Depressive symptoms worsen as women transition through menopause, although evidence is mixed as to whether depressive disorders are more common during the menopause transition relative to premenopause. Most women who present with depressive disorders during the menopause transition are women with a history of depression before the menopause transition, and women with a history of depression are at high risk for recurrence during the menopause transition”.8

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

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

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

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

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

You might also reflect on negative past experiences during this time, leading to feelings of depression”.9

In Mood and the Menopause, content updated 09 February 2023, the AMS elaborate on:

“Risk factors for depressive symptoms/disorders are multiple and include VMS, previous mood disorders including prior MDD, reproductive related mood disturbance (severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or postpartum depression), other health factors, psychological and socioeconomic factors, and hormonal changes such as variability in FSH and oestradiol”.10

What is VMS?

VMS can be an abbreviation for Vasomotor Symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats.

What is MDD?

MDD can be an abbreviation for Major Depressive Disorder.

What is FSH?

FSH can be an abbreviation for Follicle Stimulating Hormone.

Treatment

How may perimenopausal and menopausal depression be treated?

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

“Women should have an individualised assessment with their doctor in order to discuss the most appropriate treatment pathway. Options may include lifestyle changes, psychological therapies and medications such as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) or antidepressants.

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

Oestrogen is not recommended for women with a history of breast cancer.

At this stage, there is no evidence to recommend alternative or complementary therapies for treatment of perimenopausal depression”.11

In Depression: A Major Challenge of the Menopause Transition, October 2022, Professor Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne; Head of Department of Psychiatry at Monash University, Melbourne; and Director of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, explains:

“Guidelines recommend antidepressant medications as first-line treatment; however, emerging evidence suggests menopausal hormone treatment may also be effective. A biopsychosocial approach to management, including treating depressive symptoms and addressing relevant psychological and lifestyle factors, offers the best outcomes and improvement in quality of life”.12

Health Care Provider

What if I feel depressed?

If you feel depressed, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider abut this, soon as possible.

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

“Speaking with your doctor about your menopausal symptoms, life circumstances and clinical history can help them to recommend the best treatment options and lifestyle and behavioural changes for your situation”.13

In Menopause and Mind Health the JH remind us:

“Everyone experiences menopause differently. Talk to your doctor if:

  • You are experiencing strong emotions
  • You think you have anxiety or depression
  • Menopausal symptoms are impacting your quality of life
  • Your brain fog is long lasting or stopping you from doing daily activities”.14

Health Topics A-Z

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  1. Anxiety Self-Help Guide
  2. Anxiety vs. Depression: Which Do I Have (or Is It Both)?
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS TV: Sleep
  5. Boost Your Mood With Mind-Nourishing Food
  6. Can Massage Relieve Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress?
  7. Can Menopause Cause Depression?
  8. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  9. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  10. Depression
  11. Depression
  12. Depression In Women: 4 Things To Know
  13. Depression [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  14. Depression and the Menopause
  15. Depression: A Major Challenge of the Menopause Transition
  16. Does Menopause Hormone Therapy Improve Symptoms of Depression? Findings From A Specialized Menopause Clinic
  17. Dr Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
  18. Effects of Nutritional Interventions on the Severity of Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms of Women In the Menopausal Transition and Menopause: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
  19. Emotional Wellness In Menopause
  20. Exercise for the Treatment of Depression
  21. Exercising Your Way Out of Depression
  22. Experts Urge Caution Over Study Linking Menopause Depression With Oral Hormones
  23. Facebook Live Event: The Menopause Transition and Depression
  24. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  25. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  26. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  27. Finding A Mental Health Professional
  28. Getting Help [United Kingdom]
  29. Headtohealth.gov.au: Head To Health [Australia]
  30. How To Talk To Your Doctor About Midlife Brain Fog
  31. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E17: Are Anxiety & Depression Destroying Your Life?
  32. Joint BMS FSRH RCGP RCOG SfE and RCN Women’s Health Forum Safety Alert
  33. Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause
  34. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Only Happens In Your 50’s or Does It?] [Other Languages and Formats]
  35. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!] [Other Languages and Formats]
  36. 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]
  37. 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]
  38. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  39. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  40. Mayo Clinic Q and A: How To Support A Loved One With Depression
  41. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
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  50. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  51. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  52. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  53. Menopause and Depression: Is There A Link?
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  65. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  66. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  67. National Institute of Mental Health: Depression
  68. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  69. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
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  76. Promoting Good Mental Health Over the Menopause Transition
  77. SAMe
  78. Self-Help Tool: Menopause and Mental Wellbeing
  79. Should You Try an L-Tyrosine Supplement? A Look at Its Benefits and Side Effects
  80. Supporting A Loved One Through Menopause
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  87. Types of Therapist: How To Find & Choose A Therapist – What Is the Difference Between A Psychologist, Psychiatrist and Counsellor?
  88. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  89. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  90. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  91. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  92. Video Series-2023: Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Menopause Experience
  93. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  94. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  95. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  96. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  97. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  98. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  99. Why Depression In Women Is So Misunderstood
  100. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit

Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Mood and Emotional Health – Anxiety and Depression. Last Updated: 19 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/managing-your-symptoms#managing-mood-and-emotional-health Accessed: 21 April 2024
  2. Depressive Disorder (Depression): Overview. 31 March 2023. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression Accessed: 21 April 2024
  3. Depression: What Is Depression? Last Reviewed: March 2024. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml#part_145398 Accessed: 21 April 2024
  4. Depression In Women: 4 Things To Know. Revised: 2023. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-in-women Accessed: 21 April 2024
  5. Depression In Women: 4 Things To Know – 3. Certain Types of Depression Are Unique To Women. Revised: 2023. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-in-women Accessed: 21 April 2024
  6. Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health. Last Updated: 28 March 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#mood-and-emotional-health Accessed: 21 April 2024
  7. Menopause and Mental Health: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause. Content Updated: February 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-and-mental-health Accessed: 21 April 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 21 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed:21 April 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 Paper

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.

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

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  7. Bioidentical HRT [British Menopause Society]
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  9. CAMS Menopause Hour: The Clinical Management and Risk of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies]
  10. Calcium In the Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: EMAS Guide
  11. Cardiovascular Health After Menopause Transition, Pregnancy Disorders, and Other Gynaecologic Conditions: A Consensus Document From European Cardiologists, Gynaecologists, and Endocrinologists
  12. Cardiovascular Risk Assessment In Women – An Update
  13. Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause: *An Executive Summary and Recommendations: Indian Menopause Society 2019–2020
  14. Clinical Practice Guidelines on Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: *An Executive Summary and Recommendations – Update 2019–2020 [Indian Menopause Society]
  15. Compounded Bioidentical Hormones In Endocrinology Practice: An Endocrine Society Scientific Statement
  16. Current Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse In Aging Women: EMAS Clinical Guide
  17. Department of Health Shares the Results of Research About Menopause In Ireland Following the First Government Led Menopause Awareness Campaign In Ireland
  18. Drug Holidays From Bisphosphonates and Denosumab In Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
  19. EMAS Position Statement: Predictors of Premature and Early Natural Menopause
  20. EMAS Position Statement: Thyroid Disease and Menopause
  21. EMAS Position Statement: Vitamin D and Menopausal Health
  22. 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
  23. Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women
  24. Global Consensus Recommendations on Menopause In the Workplace: A European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) Position Statement
  25. Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  26. Guidelines and Education: EMAS Position Statements
  27. Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Perimenopausal Depression: Summary and Recommendations
  28. Hormone Therapy In Postmenopausal Persons: Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions
  29. Info for Professionals: Clinical Practice Guidelines [Indian Menopause Society]
  30. 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
  31. Joint BMS BSGE BGCS FSRH GIRFT and RCOG Guideline on Management of Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT [10 April 2024]
  32. Joint BMS, FSRH, RCGP and RCOG Position Statement on the Supply Shortages of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  33. Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause
  34. Management of Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women: The 2021 Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  35. 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
  36. Menopause Knowledge and Education In Women Under 40: Results From An Online Survey
  37. Menopause and Diabetes: EMAS Clinical Guide
  38. Menopause, Wellbeing and Health: A Care Pathway From the European Menopause and Andropause Society
  39. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management [NICE Guideline In Development [GID-NG10241] Expected Publication Date: 23 August 2023]
  40. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management [NICE Guideline NG 23]
  41. NICE Sets Out Further Details on Menopause Guideline Update
  42. New Menopause Practice Standards
  43. NonHormonal Management of Menopause-Associated Vasomotor Symptoms: 2015 Position Statement of the North American Menopause Society
  44. 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
  45. Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women Guideline Resources
  46. Position Papers and Consensus Statements [International Menopause Society]
  47. Position Statement on Improving Bone Health and Osteoporosis Management In Australia
  48. Position Statements & Other Reports [North American Menopause Society]
  49. Position Statements [Australasian Menopause Society]
  50. Premature Ovarian Insufficiency [British Menopause Society]
  51. Preventing Obesity in Midlife Women: A Recommendation From the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative
  52. Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis In Women [British Menopause Society]
  53. Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease In Women [British Menopause Society]
  54. RCGP, RCOG and BMS Position Statement on the Menopause
  55. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  56. The 2020 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  57. The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  58. The 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  59. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
  60. The British Menopause Society & Women’s Health Concern 2020 Recommendations on Hormone Replacement Therapy In Menopausal Women
  61. The Essential Menopause Curriculum for Healthcare Professionals: A European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) Position Statement
  62. The Mediterranean Diet and Menopausal Health: An EMAS Position Statement
  63. The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement
  64. The Silence and the Stigma: Menopause In Canada
  65. The South African Menopause Society (SAMS) Statement on Compounded (Bioidentical) Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  66. Topical Estrogens and Non-Hormonal Preparations for Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy: An EMAS Clinical Guide
  67. Use of Compounded Hormone Therapy In the United States: Report of the North American Menopause Society Survey
  68. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  69. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  70. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  71. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  72. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  73. World Menopause Day 2018 – Sexual Well-Being After Menopause: An International Menopause Society White Paper [Multiply Languages]
  74. World Menopause Day 2019 – Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women: A White Paper [Multiply Languages]
  75. World Menopause Day 2020: Premature Insufficiency: An International Menopause Society White Paper [Multiply Languages]
  76. World Menopause Day 2021: Update on Bone Health: The IMS White Paper [Multiply Languages]
  77. 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]
  78. World Menopause Day 2023: The IMS White Paper – Reproductive Milestones Across the Lifespan and Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Women [Multiply Languages]

Topic Last Updated: 25 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 21 April 2024
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Vulval Irritation

“Vulval irritation
is when different products and chemicals
affect the sensitive skin of the vulva”.1

Umbrella
What may the Vulval Irritation Umbrella include?

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

  • Genital Itch
  • Vestibulitis
  • Vestibulodynia
  • Vulva/Vulval/Vulvar Discomfort/Irritation/Pain
  • Vulva/Vulval/Vulvar Skin Conditions
  • Vulvar Itching
  • Vulval Vestibulitis
  • Vulvitis
  • Vulvovaginal Discomfort/Pain

Vulva

What is the vulva?

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

“Your vulva is the external part of your female genitals that you can see. Your vagina is inside your body”.2

Vulval Irritation

What is vulval irritation?

DotS the definition of vulval irritation may vary. In Vulva Irritation: What Is Vulval Irritation? the JH explain:

“Vulval irritation is when different products and chemicals affect the sensitive skin of the vulva”.3

What are vulval irritation symptoms?

In Vulva Irritation: Symptoms the JH explain:

“Vulval irritation can be associated with other signs and symptoms, including:

  • Burning
  • Itching
  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Vaginal discomfort
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Skin cracking or splitting (fissuring)
  • Whitening of skin (leukoplakia)
  • Pain during sex (dyspareunia)”.4

Vulvitis

What is vulvitis?

DotS the definition of vulvitis may vary. In Vulvitis: Overview – What Is Vulvitis? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic’s definition is:

“Vulvitis is inflammation in your vulva, or your genitals. Your vulva includes the soft folds of skin that surround your vagina, including your labia majora (the outer folds), labia minora (vaginal lips) and your clitoris. Your vulva may become inflamed because of an infection, allergic reaction or injury that irritates your skin”.5

Cause

What can cause vulval irritation?

In Vulval Irritation: What Causes Vulval Irritation the JH note:


Vulval Irritation
“Vulval irritation can be caused by many things. Common causes are listed below.

  • Bodily functions…
  • Products…
  • Clothes…
  • Skin conditions…
  • Infections…
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)…
  • Other conditions…
  • Hormones…
  • Medicines…
  • Cancer…”.6

Douching

What is douching?

DotS the definition of douching may vary. In Douching: What Is Douching? the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov’s definition is:

“The word “douche” means to wash or soak. Douching is washing or cleaning out the inside of the vagina with water or other mixtures of fluids. Most douches are sold in stores as prepackaged mixes of water and vinegar, baking soda, or iodine. The mixtures usually come in a bottle or bag. You squirt the douche upward through a tube or nozzle into your vagina. The water mixture then comes back out through your vagina”.7

Is douching different from washing the outside of your vagina during a bath or shower?

Yes. Womenshealth.gov explain:

“Douching is different from washing the outside of your vagina during a bath or shower. Rinsing the outside of your vagina with warm water will not harm your vagina. But, douching can lead to many different health problems.

Most doctors recommend that women do not douche”.8

Vulval Clinics

Are there clinics specializing in vulval conditions?

DotC (Depending on the Country) there may be clinics specializing in vulval conditions with gynecologists, dermatologists, physiotherapists and other multidisciplinary staff.

These multidisciplinary clinics may be called:

  • Genito-Urinary Medicine Clinics
  • Multidisciplinary Vulva/Vulval/Vulvar Clinics
  • Vulva/Vulval/Vulvar Clinics
  • Vulvovaginal Clinics

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have vulval irritation?

If you think you have vulval irritation, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The JH encourage us to seek help and explain:

“If you are experiencing vulval irritation and your symptoms are not getting better, it’s important to see your doctor. They will take your medical history and ask about your symptoms. If they don’t check your vulva, ask for an examination. You might also need to have a urine test, vulval or vaginal swab, blood test or vulval biopsy. This process will ensure you get the right diagnosis and treatment.

The sooner you seek help, the sooner your symptoms will improve”.9

Health Topics A-Z

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  1. 10 Embarrassing Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor
  2. 5 Common Problems ‘Down There’ — and Whether They Are Contagious
  3. 9 Tips To Keep Your Vagina and Vulva Healthy
  4. Advice for Daily Life
  5. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist: Your Guide To Women’s Health Straight From the Experts
  6. BMS TV: Urogenital Atrophy
  7. British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease [United Kingdom]
  8. Care Down There
  9. Douching
  10. Essential Information: Caring for Your Skin Down There
  11. Essential Information: Latex Allergy
  12. Essential Information: See Your Doctor If
  13. FAQs: Disorders of the Vulva: Common Causes of Vulvar Pain, Burning, and Itching
  14. FAQs: Vulvodynia
  15. FAQs: Vulvovaginal Health
  16. Foundationforwomenscancer.org [Foundation for Women’s Cancer, United States]
  17. Further Reading
  18. Genital Care for Women
  19. Genital Herpes
  20. Genital Herpes
  21. Glossary
  22. Gynecologic Cancers: Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers
  23. Gynecologic Cancers: What Is Gynecologic Cancer?
  24. Health Organization for Pudendal Education
  25. Helpful Websites
  26. Hope for Patients With Pudendal Neuralgia and Pudendal Nerve Entrapment
  27. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen – Common Questions About Vaginal Oestrogen
  28. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Vaginal Oestrogen – How and When To Use Vaginal Oestrogen
  29. How Do I Deal With Vaginal Atrophy? — Ask Dr Jean
  30. International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases: Patient Handouts
  31. International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health: Find A Provider
  32. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  33. Lichen Sclerosis
  34. Lichen Sclerosis and Menopause
  35. Lichen Sclerosus
  36. Managing Common Vulvar Skin Conditions
  37. Medical Advice: Bacterial Vaginosis
  38. Medical Advice: Chronic Thrush (Also Known As Candida)
  39. Medical Advice: Lichen Planus
  40. Medical Advice: Lichen Sclerosus
  41. Medical Advice: Psoriasis
  42. Medical Advice: Treatment
  43. Medical Advice: Vulval Eczema
  44. Medical Advice: Vulval Pain
  45. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  46. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  47. National Vulvodynia Association: For Patients: How NVA Can Help You
  48. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  49. Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health
  50. Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health: Guide To Sexual Health Providers
  51. Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health: New! Sexual Anatomy 101
  52. Pelvic Exam
  53. Pelvic Pain Support Network [United Kingdom]
  54. Pelvic Pain Support Network [United Kingdom]: Resources and Clinics
  55. Sexual Problems and Menopause
  56. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  57. UK Lichen Planus [United Kingdom]
  58. Urogenital Problems
  59. Vaginal Candidiasis
  60. Vaginal Dryness
  61. Vaginal Dryness
  62. Vaginal Dryness Alternative Treatments
  63. Vaginal Pain
  64. Vaginal and Vulval Pain: Know the Different Causes and When To Seek Help
  65. Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers
  66. Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
  67. Video Series-2023: Changes In Sexual Health After Cancer
  68. Video and Podcast Library: Interviews – Video: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
  69. Vulva
  70. Vulva [Image]
  71. Vulva and Vagina
  72. Vulval Cancer
  73. Vulval Health
  74. Vulval Irritation
  75. Vulval Irritation: Treatment and Management
  76. Vulval Pain
  77. Vulval Pain
  78. Vulval Pain Society [United Kingdom]
  79. Vulval Self-Checks
  80. Vulval Self-Checks: How To Get To Know Your Vulva and Why You Should
  81. Vulval Self-Examination
  82. Vulval Self-Examination Leaflet for Women At Increased Risk of Vulval Cancer
  83. Vulval and Vaginal Conditions
  84. Vulval and Vaginal Health
  85. Vulvar Anatomy [+ Images]
  86. Vulvar Awareness Day [18 September]
  87. Vulvar Awareness Campaign 2023-2024: HPV Related Vulvar and Vaginal Diseases
  88. Vulvar Cancer
  89. Vulvar Cancer
  90. Vulvar Cancer–Patient Version [+ Image]
  91. Vulvitis
  92. Vulvitis: Management & Treatment
  93. Vulvodynia
  94. Vulvovaginal Pain Log
  95. Vulvovaginitis
  96. Webinars: Previous – Pay Attention on Your Way In! The Vulva Is An Important Organ Too
  97. What Causes An Irritated Vulva and How’s It Treated?
  98. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  99. What’s Normal: What Is Normal Vulval & Vaginal Anatomy?
  100. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Vulval Irritation: What Is Vulval Irritation? Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulval-irritation Accessed: 21 April 2024
  2. Vulval Irritation Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulval-irritation Accessed: 21 April 2024
  3. Vulval Irritation: What Is Vulval Irritation? Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulval-irritation Accessed: 21 April 2024
  4. Vulval Irritation: Symptoms. Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulval-irritation Accessed: 21 April 2024
  5. Vulvitis: Overview – What Is Vulvitis? Last Reviewed: 21 June 2022. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15175-vulvitis Accessed: 21 April 2024
  6. Vulval Irritation: What Causes Vulval Irritation? Last Updated: 19 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulval-irritation Accessed: 21 April 2024
  7. Douching: What Is Douching? Page Last Updated: 29 December 2022. Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/douching Accessed: 21 April 2024
  8. Douching: What Is Douching? Page Last Updated: 29 December 2022. Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/douching Accessed: 21 April 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 21 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 21 April 2024

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Menopause Mood Swings

“As a woman ages, estrogen levels are fluctuating
from one minute to the next, and erratic.
Less progesterone is produced (but stabilizes…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Menopause Mood Swings Umbrella include?

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

  • Menopause Mood Swings
  • Perimenopause Mood Swings

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and mood swings?

In Menopause: Mood Swings the (United States) Endocrine Society elaborate on:

Menopause Mood SwingsMenopause Mood SwingsMenopause Mood SwingsMenopause Mood Swings

 

“As a woman ages, estrogen levels are fluctuating from one minute to the next, and erratic. Less progesterone is produced (but stabilizes at low levels in post menopause, around age 55). Estrogen is related to production of serotonin, a mood-regulating neurotransmitter. Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels, plus other factors, cause serotonin production disruption, leading to more mood swings. Mood disorders are common during this time”.2

Bipolar Disorder

Are menopause mood swings different to bipolar disorder?

Yes. Menopause mood swings are different to bipolar disorder. In Bipolar Disorder: What Is Bipolar Disorder? the (United States) National Institute of Mental Health’s definition of bipolar disorder is:

“Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks”.3

Depression

Are menopause mood swings different to depression?

Yes. Menopause mood swings are different to depression. In Depression: Overview the World Health Organization explain:

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

Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life. It can affect all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends and community. It can result from or lead to problems at school and at work”.4

Self-Help Measures

What are some self-help measures which may help mood changes?

The Endocrine Society explain:

“Mood swings are a part of aging for many women, but the good news is that you can take steps to help prevent them and manage them when they occur. Often, a healthy lifestyle is the first step in preventing mood swings.

  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods
  • Eat a balanced, health diet with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
  • Talk to a therapist or counselor
  • Get enough sleep
  • Exercise regularly
  • Find healthy ways to deal with stress”.5

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with menopause mood swings?Menopause Mood Swings

If you would like help with menopause mood swings, 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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Health Topics A-Z

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  1. 5 Ways To Cope With Menopausal Mood Swings
  2. Anxiety
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS TV: Bioidentical Hormones
  5. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  6. BMS TV: Sleep
  7. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  8. Bipolar Disorder
  9. CAMS Menopause Hour – Perimenopause: A Clinical Challenge [11 March 2024]
  10. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  11. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  12. Depression and the Menopause
  13. Dr Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
  14. Dr Louise Newson: The Truth About the Menopause & HRT
  15. Emotional Wellness In Menopause
  16. Factors Affecting Women: Menopause
  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. Good-Mood Food: Joining the Dots Between What We Eat & Mental Wellbeing
  21. Help! I’m Too Tired To Exercise
  22. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  23. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  24. I am 54 years old, struggling with hot flashes and mood swings. But when I ask for help from my care providers, I am told “Live with it. You are just getting older.” Please advise.
  25. Is Menopause Making Me Put on Weight? No, But It’s Complicated
  26. Information for Partners
  27. 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
  28. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!]
  29. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
  30. 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]
  31. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  32. Looking After Yourself
  33. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  34. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video]
  35. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  36. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
  37. Menopause
  38. Menopause
  39. Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms – Q. My family tells me that I’ve become moody, and I admit that I sometimes feel blue or short-tempered. Menopause?
  40. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Menopause Mood Swings
  41. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Relaxation Techniques
  42. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Menopause Mood Swings
  43. Menopause Mindfulness: A Personal Toolkit for Menopause Preparedness
  44. Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
  45. Menopause Patient Information: 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  46. Menopause Patient Information: 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  47. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Mindfulness & Wellbeing During the Menopause Transition
  48. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  49. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  50. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  51. Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
  52. Menopause and Mental Health
  53. Menopause and Natural Therapies
  54. Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
  55. Menopause: Hormones and Menopause
  56. Menopause: Mood Swings
  57. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  58. MentalHealth.gov [National Institute of Mental Health, United States]
  59. Mentalhealth.org.uk [Mental Health Foundation, United Kingdom]
  60. Mood and the Menopause
  61. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  62. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Depression
  63. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  64. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  65. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: St. John’s Wort
  66. Natural Remedies To Help Manage Perimenopause Symptoms
  67. Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help
  68. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  69. Navigating Menopause: Honest Answers To All Your Questions [+ Video: What To Expect in Menopause]
  70. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  71. Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin B6
  72. Our Best Mental Health Tips – Backed By Research
  73. Perimenopause
  74. Perimenopause
  75. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
  76. Processing Big Changes
  77. Promoting Good Mental Health Over the Menopause Transition
  78. SAMe
  79. Supporting A Loved One Through Menopause
  80. Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health
  81. Taking Care of Your Mental Health
  82. The Lancet: Series From the Lancet Journals – Menopause 2024
  83. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  84. Therapy Could Be Effective Treatment for Non-Physical Symptoms of Menopause
  85. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  86. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  87. Types of Talking Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  88. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  89. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  90. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  91. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  92. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  93. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  94. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  95. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  96. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  97. What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Menopause
  98. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  99. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  100. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit

Sources

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You may find the Sources at:

Sources

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Sexual Health and Female Sexual Dysfunction

“The question of being troubled is key when it comes to
any potential sexual disorder, since the issue is not
the sexual “problem or condition itself but whether…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Sexual Health and Female Sexual Dysfunction Umbrella include?

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

  • Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD)
  • Frigidity
  • Sexual Dysfunction In Females/Women
  • Sexual Problems In Females/Women

Definition

What is female sexual dysfunction (FSD)?

DotS the definition of FSD may vary. In Female Sexual Dysfunction: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:

“Persistent, recurrent problems with sexual response, desire, orgasm or pain — that distress you or strain your relationship with your partner — are known medically as sexual dysfunction”.2

FSD or Not

If a woman is not troubled by her sex life, does she have FSD?

In Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Sexual Problems At Midlife – Does the Problem Bother You or Your Partner? the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) explain:

“The question of being troubled is key when it comes to any potential sexual disorder, since the issue is not the sexual “problem” or condition itself but whether it is bothersome or troubling to the person or partners involved. For instance, if both partners in a couple are content to live without an active sex life, then a condition such as vaginal dryness or erectile difficulty does not really represent sexual dysfunction. Similarly, a woman who notices some decline in sexual desire over time may not be troubled by it if she is not in a relationship. However, if she meets a partner with high libido, she may start to see her low sex drive as a problem”.3

Types

What are some types of FSD?

In Female Sexual Dysfunction: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms the Mayo Clinic explain:

“Symptoms vary depending on what type of sexual dysfunction you’re experiencing:

  • Low sexual desire. This most common of female sexual dysfunctions involves a lack of sexual interest and willingness to be sexual
  • Sexual arousal disorder. Your desire for sex might be intact, but you have difficulty with arousal or are unable to become aroused or maintain arousal during sexual activity
  • Orgasmic disorder. You have persistent or recurrent difficulty in achieving orgasm after sufficient sexual arousal and ongoing stimulation
  • Sexual pain disorder. You have pain associated with sexual stimulation or vaginal contact”.4

Anorgasmia

What is anorgasmia?

DotS the definition of anorgasmia may vary. The Mayo Clinic’s definition is:

“Anorgasmia is delayed, infrequent or absent orgasms — or significantly less-intense orgasms — after sexual arousal and adequate sexual stimulation. Women who have problems with orgasms and who feel significant distress about those problems may be diagnosed with anorgasmia”.5

Is there an association between anorgasmia and aging?

In Anorgasmia In Women: Symptoms & Causes – Causes: Physical Causes the Mayo Clinic explain:

  • “Age-Related Changes To the Body. Changes to the body after menopause or later in life may contribute to various types of sexual dysfunction”.6

Is anorgasmia a concern?

In Anorgasmia In Women: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Talk to your healthcare professional if you have concerns about your sex life, especially if you’re concerned about your ability to have an orgasm”.7

FSD Common or Not

Sexual Health and Female Sexual DysfunctionHow common is FSD?

In Sexual Dysfunction the (United States) Cleveland Clinic note in October 2020:

“Some 43% of women and 31% of men report some degree of sexual dysfunction”.8

FSD Cause

What causes FSD?

In Female Sexual Dysfunction: Symptoms & Causes – Overview: Causes the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Sexual problems often develop when your hormones are in flux, such as after having a baby or during menopause. Major illness, such as cancer, diabetes, or heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease, can also contribute to sexual dysfunction.

MenopauseFactors — often interrelated — that contribute to sexual dissatisfaction or dysfunction include:

  • Physical…
  • Hormonal…
  • Psychological and social…”.9

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have FSD?

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

In Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Talking To Your Healthcare Provider About Your Problem the NAMS reassure:

“If your provider asks about your sex life or sexual function, don’t miss the opportunity to be frank and look for help. More important, if your provider doesn’t ask specifically about your sexual function, don’t be afraid to bring up a distressing sexual problem yourself when you’re asked, “How are you feeling?” Most providers today are comfortable addressing such a problem; if your provider is not, consider looking for another.

There is absolutely no need to suffer (or let your relationship suffer) in silence”.10

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Sources

  1. Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Sexual Problems At Midlife – Does the Problem Bother You or Your Partner? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online/sexual-problems-at-midlife Accessed: 21 April 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 21 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 21 April 2024

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