“During menopause, it’s important to look after yourself.
Healthy lifestyle choices will help to improve physical
and emotional symptoms at every stage of menopause”.1
Umbrella
What may the Menopause Healthy Living Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Menopause Healthy Lifestyle/Living
- Menopause Lifestyle Management
Menopause Healthy Living
Is there an association between menopause and healthy living?
In Looking After Yourself the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) note:
“During menopause, it’s important to look after yourself. Healthy lifestyle choices will help to improve physical and emotional symptoms at every stage of menopause”.2
On page three in The Menopause: What Can Be Done? Lifestyle Factors the (British) Women’s Health Concern (WHC) elaborate on:

“A healthy lifestyle can minimize the effects of the menopause, helping to keep the heart and bones strong. Many women feel that this is a good time to review the way they treat their body. Here are some tips to consider:
- Chew over your diet…
- Keep on your feet…
- Stop smoking…
- Drink within reason…
- Make use of health screening services…
- Stay calm and positive…”.3
Health Care Provider
What if I would like help with healthy living?
If you would like help with healthy living, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
On page two of Menopause: What Can You Do To Help With Menopause? the JH explain:
“Depending on your symptoms, you can also see a specialist. For example, a gynaecologist, psychologist, endocrinologist or dietitian”.4
The WHC also note:
Above all, bear in mind that your health is your responsibility and that you are in charge. This is a time when your body deserves some tender loving care”.5
Who is a GP?
DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.
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Sources
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- Looking After Yourself. Last Updated: 27 March 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 08 May 2023
- Looking After Yourself. Last Updated: 27 March 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 08 May 2023
- The Menopause: What Can Be Done? Lifestyle Factors. Publication Date: November 2022:3. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause/ Accessed: 08 May 2023
- Menopause: What Can You Do To Help With Menopause? Updated June 2022:2. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/contents/documents/Resources/Fact_sheets/Menopause.pdf Accessed: 08 May 2023
- The Menopause: Conclusions. Publication Date: November 2022:4. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause/ Accessed: 08 May 2023