Menopause Checkup

“When a woman suspects she’s in perimenopause,
it is an excellent time to have a complete medical
examination by a qualified healthcare professional”.1

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What may the Menopause Checkup Umbrella include?

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

  • Medical Examination
  • Menopause Check-Up/Checkup

Checkup

When is it time for a menopause checkup?

In How Do I Know I’m In Menopause? The Bottom Line the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) explain:

Menopause Checkup“When a woman suspects she’s in perimenopause, it is an excellent time to have a complete medical examination by a qualified healthcare professional. The diagnosis of perimenopause can usually be made by reviewing a woman’s medical history, her menstrual history, and her signs and symptoms”.2

Regular Checkups

What regular checkups are needed?

In Menopause: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor the (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:

“Keep up with regular visits with your doctor for preventive health care and any medical concerns. Continue getting these appointments during and after menopause.

Preventive health care as you age may include recommended health screening tests, such as colonoscopy, mammography and triglyceride screening. Your doctor might recommend other tests and exams, too, including thyroid testing if suggested by your history, and breast and pelvic exams”.3

In Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause — Q. As I mature past menopause, how can I achieve the best possible health? the NAMS explain:

“A. Get the checkups you need and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The risks of osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer all rise after menopause. Most women visit their primary care doctor or gynecologist once a year for a well-woman visit, which insurance should now cover with no copay. Even height, weight, and blood pressure checks at your visit reveal a lot about your health risks, and you and your healthcare team can discuss other tests you might need, such as cholesterol measurements, PAP tests, and mammograms”.4

The NAMS also note:

“A… Physical inactivity, obesity, and unhealthy eating, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. The evidence continues to grow that getting active, losing excess weight, and healthy habits can reduce these risks”.5

Bleeding After Menopause

Is bleeding from the vagina normal after menopause?

No. The Mayo Clinic note:

“Always seek medical advice if you have bleeding from your vagina after menopause”.6

The (United Kingdom) NHS also note:

“Bleeding between periods, bleeding after having sex, or bleeding after the menopause needs to be checked by a doctor”.7

Health Care Provider

Apart from a menopause checkup and regular checkups, when should I see my health care provider?

In What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health explain:

“Talk to your doctor if you are worried about:

  • Irregular periods
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Bleeding after menopause
  • Increased premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms
  • Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, that interfere with your daily life”.8

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Sources

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Sources

  1. How Do I Know I’m In Menopause? The Bottom Line. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/how-do-i-know-i’m-in-menopause- Accessed: 12 March 2024
  2. How Do I Know I’m In Menopause? The Bottom Line. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/how-do-i-know-i’m-in-menopause- Accessed: 12 March 2024
  3. Menopause: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor. 25 May 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397 Accessed: 12 March 2024
  4. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause — Q. As I mature past menopause, how can I  achieve the best possible health? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 12 March 2024
  5. Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause — Q. As I mature past menopause, how can I  achieve the best possible health? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 12 March 2024
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  7. Periods: Overview – Changes In Your Periods. Page Last Reviewed: 05 January 2023. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods/#changes-in-your-periods Accessed: 12 March 2024
  8. What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022 Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause Accessed: 12 March 2024
Topic Last Updated: 08 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 12 March 2024

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