Menopause Management

“There are different ways to manage your symptoms,
from medical treatments
to lifestyle changes”.1

Umbrella
What may the Menopause Management Umbrella include?

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

  • Healthy Menopause
  • Menopause Management
  • Menopause Management Choices/Options/Steps/Strategies/Tips
  • Menopause Self Management Strategies
  • Menopause Treatments

Menopausal Symptoms

Are menopausal symptoms one-size-fits-all?

In How To Manage Menopausal Symptoms: Managing Menopausal Symptoms the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“1 in 4 women will have severe menopausal symptoms, 1 in 4 women will have no menopausal symptoms, and 2 in 4 women will have menopausal symptoms that vary from mild to difficult to manage.

There are different ways to manage your symptoms, from medical treatments to lifestyle changes”.2

Lifestyle Changes

Can healthy lifestyle changesimprove menopause symptoms?

In Looking After Yourself Around the Time of Menopause: Key Takeaways the JH note:

“Healthy lifestyle changes, like regular exercise, a balanced diet and good sleep routines, can ease menopausal symptoms and improve health after menopause”.3

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Considerations for All Women At Menopause, published online 30 October 2023, the authors explain:

“The importance of improving lifestyle factors such as good nutrition, being physically active, cessation of smoking, limiting alcohol and stress management should be highlighted, as healthy behaviors confer benefits to all women”.4

Symptom Management

What is some general advice for symptom management?

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Considerations for All Women At Menopause: General Advice for Symptom Management the authors explain:

  • “Overweight and obesity, and smoking are risk factors for VMS. Weight reduction may result in reduced VMS in overweight women, and smoking cessation should be encouraged
  • Exercise, yoga and relaxation methods have not been found to be effective for VMS, but these activities may improve sleep and general well-being”.5

What is VMS?

VMS can be an abbreviation for Vasomotor Symptoms.

Treatments

What are some treatments to improve menopause symptoms?

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Menopause needs no treatment. Treatments aim to ease symptoms and prevent or manage ongoing conditions that may happen with aging. Treatments may include:

  • Hormone Therapy…
  • Vaginal Estrogen…
  • Prasterone (Intrarosa)
  • Low-dose medicines to treat depression called antidepressants…
  • Gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin)…
  • Clonidine (Catapres -TTS-1, Nexiclon XR)…
  • Fezolinetant (Veozah)…
  • Oxybutynin (Oxytrol)
  • Medicines to prevent or treat the bone-thinning condition called osteoporosis
  • Ospemifene (Osphena)”.6

Hormone Therapy

Is hormone therapy the most effective treatment to alleviate VMS?

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Considerations for All Women At Menopause: Menopausal Hormone Therapy the authors elaborate on:

“The most robust menopause Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) support MHT as the most effective treatment to alleviate VMS.

There is general consensus on the following: …”.7

Questions To Ask

What are some questions to ask my health care provider about menopause management?

In Perimenopause: Living With – What Questions Should I Ask My Healthcare Provider? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic include:

“Discuss your perimenopause symptoms with your healthcare provider. It might help to keep a journal of your menstrual cycles, including when they start and stop and the amount of bleeding.

Some questions you should ask are:

  • Are these symptoms of perimenopause?
  • What can I do to relieve my symptoms?
  • How long do you think I will have these symptoms?
  • Would hormone therapy be an option for me?
  • Do I need to start taking medication or vitamins?
  • Are there any tests that should be done?”8

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Preparing for Your Appointment: What You can Do the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Before your appointment:

  • Keep track of your symptoms. For instance, make a list of how many hot flashes you have in a day or week. Note how bad they are
  • Make a list of all medicines, herbs and vitamin supplements you take. Include the doses and how often you take them
  • Ask a family member or friend to go with you, if possible. Someone with you can help you remember what your healthcare team tells you
  • Write down questions to ask your healthcare team. List your most important questions first.

Some basic questions to ask include:

  • What tests do I need, if any?
  • What treatments are there to ease my symptoms?
  • What else can I do to ease my symptoms?
  • Are there alternative therapies I might try?
  • Are there any printed materials or brochures I can have?
  • What websites do you suggest?

Be sure to ask all the questions you have”.9

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my menopause management?

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

In Menopause? What Is Perimenopause? When To See Your Doctor the JH also note:

“Talk to your doctor if you are worried about:

  • Feel very tired or fatigued (to rule out loss of iron from heavy periods)
  • Have symptoms that are interfering with your daily activities, including exercise and work, your relationships or your quality of life
  • Have increased premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms during perimenopause
  • You have concerns about your emotional or mental health”.10

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the Mayo Clinic also encourage us to seek help:

“Before deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your healthcare professional about your choices and the risks and benefits of each. Review your choices yearly. Your needs and the treatment choices may change”.11 

On page 4 in The Menopause: Conclusions the (British) Women’s Health Concern also note:

“Some women breeze through a problem-free menopause, but most experience some symptoms ranging from mild to severe. If you feel that you are struggling, advice and support is widely available. The important thing is to be aware of any changes and to consult your GP for advice. Whatever the symptoms, help is available in a range of ways.

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”.12

Who is a GP?

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

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  5. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  6. BMS TV: Menopause – Weight Gain, Nutrition and Lifestyle
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  8. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  9. Complementary & Alternative Therapies: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Menopause Symptoms
  10. Complementary Medicines and Therapies for Hot Flushes
  11. Complementary Medicines and Therapies: Options for Menopausal Symptoms
  12. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Menopause
  13. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  14. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2025 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Three Symptoms Linked To Cognitive Complaints
  15. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  16. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Unmet Needs, Treatment Gaps, and Opportunities for Better Care
  17. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Menopause and Mental Health: Managing Anxiety, Depression, and Cognitive Changes
  18. Emotional Wellness In Menopause
  19. Experts Answer Your Menopause Questions In New Video
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  31. International Menopause Society (IMS) Recommendations and Key Messages on Women’s Midlife Health and Menopause
  32. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Only Happens In Your 50s]
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  63. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
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  68. Non-Hormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
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  70. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: CAMS Menopause Hour Webinars – A Practical  Approach To the Management of Menopause
  71. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: IMS Partnership Symposia Series – What’s Hot? Options for Treatment of Hot Flushes 2025
  72. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: Past Webinars – 2025: Lifestyle Medicine
  73. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: Past Webinars – 2025: The Burn, the Itch, the Pain, the Urge: GSM In Women
  74. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: Sponsored Symposium – Weight, Wellness, and Women At Midlife: Rethinking Obesity In Menopause
  75. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  76. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
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  77. Prioritizing Care During Midlife: Personal, Professional, and Health Care Strategies for Women
  78. Prosayla Supported By ISSWSH [International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
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  83. The Menopause Gap: Why Some Women Suffer More and Get Less Care
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  1. How To Manage Menopausal Symptoms: Managing Menopausal Symptoms. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/how-to-manage-menopausal-symptoms/ Accessed: 19 March 2026
  2. How To Manage Menopausal Symptoms: Managing Menopausal Symptoms. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/how-to-manage-menopausal-symptoms/ Accessed: 19 March 2026
  3. Looking After Yourself Around the Time of Menopause. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/looking-after-yourself-around-the-time-of-menopause/ Accessed: 19 March 2026
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