“Physical changes associated with menopause
and ageing include changes in body shape. Shifting weight
from the hips to the central tummy area, drier skin…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Menopause Body Changes Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Menopause Changes
- Menopause and Body Changes
Perimenopause
During perimenopause what changes may women experience?
In Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms: Q. What symptoms might I expect as I approach menopause? the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) explain:
“A. Each woman’s menopause experience is different. Many women who undergo natural menopause report no symptoms at all during the perimenopausal years except for irregular menstrual periods that eventually stop once they reach menopause. Other symptoms may include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, memory problems, mood disturbances, and vaginal dryness. Not all these symptoms are hormone related, and some, such as hot flashes and memory problems, tend to resolve after menopause. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during this time of transition is essential for your health and can even prevent or alleviate some of these symptoms”.2
Postmenopause
Postmenopause, what changes may women experience?
In Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): After the Menopause the (Scottish) NHS Inform note:
The change in your body’s hormones however is a sign to keep looking after your health and wellbeing, and be mindful to listen to your body.
There can be an increased risk of some health conditions postmenopause, such as cardiovascular (heart) disease, osteoporosis (weak bones) and urinary tract infections (UTI’s). So it is important to have a healthy diet and lifestyle, and to go for your regular cancer screenings such as cervical (smear test) and breast”.3
Body Shape
Is there an association between menopause and changes in body shape?
In Body Image: Menopause & Body Image the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:

Some women talk about losing control of the body they always thought they could control and rely on. Other women find greater confidence in who they are because they are less driven by worrying about whether their body is ‘perfect’ as they enter this stage – “I can let go of the need to be perfect, to compete with the youngies and just be me””.4
Migraine
Is there an association between migraine and menopause?
In Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms: Q. I’ve been having headaches lately. Is this a symptom of menopause? the NAMS elaborate on:
“Hormonal headaches typically stop when menopause is reached and hormone levels are consistently low”.5
Endometriosis
Is there an association between endometriosis and menopause?
In Endometriosis: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms During Menopause the JH explain:
Fibroids
What are fibroids?
DotS the definition of fibroids may vary. In Uterine Fibroids the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov’s definition is:
“Fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus (womb). Fibroids are almost always benign (not cancerous). Not all women with fibroids have symptoms. Women who do have symptoms often find fibroids hard to live with. Some have pain and heavy menstrual bleeding. Treatment for uterine fibroids depends on your symptoms”.7
Health Care Provider
What if I would like help with some body changes?
If you would like help with some body changes, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.
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- Dr Gail Busby – I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – Episode 9 The Menopause
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- Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
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- Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
- You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]
- 5 Healthy Aging Tips for Women
- Aging Changes In Body Shape
- Aging Changes In Hair and Nails
- Aging Changes In Hormone Production
- Aging Changes In Immunity
- Aging Changes In Skin
- Aging Changes In Sleep
- Aging Changes In the Face
- Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
- Can I Reverse the Effects of Aging Skin?
- Can Menopause Cause Anxiety, Depression or Panic Attacks?
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
- Complementary Medicine Options for Menopausal Symptoms
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
- Does Osteoporosis Run In Your Family?
- Dr Gail Busby – I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – Episode 9 The Menopause
- EMAS Menopause Essentials
- Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences
- Endometrosisfoundation.org [World Endometriosis Research Foundation]
- Endowise.org.au [Endowise]
- February Is American Heart Month
- Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
- Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
- Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
- Fitness Tips for Menopause: Why Fitness Counts
- Headaches, Migraines and the Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Hot Flashes
- Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
- How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night
- How Long Will I Have Hot Flashes and What Causes Them?
- How Menopause Impacts Your Health
- 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
- Know Your Numbers They Could Just Save Your Life
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): After the Menopause
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause]
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!]
- Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
- Life’s Essential 8
- Looking After Yourself
- Maintaining A Healthy Diet and Weight
- Maintaining Your Weight and Health During and After Menopause
- Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Know Your Uterine Fibroid Treatment Options [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Menopausal Hair Loss
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
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- Menopause Mindfulness: A Personal Toolkit for Menopause Preparedness
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- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
- Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
- Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
- Menopause: How Your Body Changes and What You Can Do
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms: In Depth
- Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
- Non-Estrogen Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
- 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
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health: Guide To Sexual Health Providers
- Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Perimenopause
- Perimenopause
- Postmenopause
- Preventing Weight Gain In Women At Midlife
- Self-Help Tool: Menopause and Mental Wellbeing
- Seven Facts To Know About Women’s Health
- Sex & Relationships: Sex & Menopause [+ Video: 5 Things To Know About Sex In Later Life]
- Sexual Difficulties In the Menopause
- Skin, Hair and Nails: Skin, Hair and Nail [Topics]
- Sleep Problems and Menopause: What Can I Do?
- Staying Well As You Age – Fact Sheets [Multiply Languages]
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health
- Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
- Uterine Fibroids
- Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
- Vaginal Dryness
- Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
- Video Series-2022: Irregular Menstrual Cycles What’s Normal and What’s Abnormal?
- Video Series-2022: Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Menopause and Diabetes
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: What Women Should Know About Menopause and Brain Fog
- Vulvovaginal Atrophy
- Webinars: Previous – The Heart of the Matter
- Webinars: Previous – To Sleep, Perchance To Dream
- What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
- What To Know About Uterine Fibroids After Menopause
- Why Your Face Ages and What You Can Do
- Wrinkles
- You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]
Sources
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- Body Image: Menopause & Body Image. Last Updated: 14 January 2020 | Last Reviewed: 10 March 2014. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/mental-emotional-health/body-image Accessed: 20 January 2023
- Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms: Q. What Symptoms Might I Expect As I Approach Menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 20 January 2023
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): After the Menopause. Last Updated: 20 October 2022. NHS Inform https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-health/later-years-around-50-years-and-over/menopause-and-post-menopause-health/after-the-menopause Accessed: 20 January 2023
- Body Image: Menopause & Body Image. Last Updated: 14 January 2020 | Last Reviewed: 10 March 2014. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/mental-emotional-health/body-image Accessed: 20 January 2023
- Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms: Q. I’ve been having headaches lately. Is this a symptom of menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 20 January 2023
- Endometriosis: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms During Menopause. Last Updated: 04 June 2021 | Last Reviewed: 15 May 2019. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/endometriosis/symptoms-causes Accessed: 20 January 2023
- Uterine Fibroids. Page Last Updated: 19 February 2021. Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/uterine-fibroids Accessed: 20 January 2023