“There are many ways to manage and treat menopausal
symptoms, depending on your own unique experience.
You might try different options before finding…”.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
Different Differences
Is menopause symptom management one-size-fits-all?
In Menopause Management Options the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:
Healthy Lifestyle
Can implementing or maintaining a healthy lifestyle improve menopause symptoms?
In Looking After Yourself the JH note:
In Menopause Fact Sheet: Managing Your Menopause – General Tips To Help With Menopause Symptoms the NHS National Menopause Clinical Reference Group and the Self Care Forum elaborate on:
On page one in the 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 recommendations include:
- “Women should be advised that implementing or maintaining a healthy lifestyle can improve menopause symptoms. A healthy diet (one low in saturated fat and salt and rich in calcium and vitamin D), stopping smoking, reducing alcohol intake and including regular exercise can be beneficial. Reducing caffeine intake may also improve symptoms.
- Alternative therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy, may also improve hot flushes, nights sweats and other menopausal symptoms and can be considered in women who do not wish to take HRT or have contraindications to taking HRT”.5
Treatments
What are some treatments to improve menopause symptoms?
In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:
- Hormone Therapy…
- Vaginal Estrogen…
- Low-Dose Antidepressants…
- Gabapentin (Gralise, Horizant, Neurontin)…
- Clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay)…
- Medications to prevent or treat osteoporosis”.6
Questions To Ask
What are some questions to ask about menopause management?
In the NICE Guideline Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) include questions to ask about:
- “Diagnosis…
- About Menopause…
- About Premature Menopause (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)…
- Lifestyle…
- Treatment for Menopausal Symptoms…
- For Family Members, Friends or Carers…”.7
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.
On page two in Menopause: When To See Your Doctor the JH elaborate on what you can do and explain:
In What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor the JH also note:

- Irregular periods
- Heavy bleeding
- Bleeding after menopause
- Increase Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms
- Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, that interfere with your daily life”.9
In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the Mayo Clinic also encourage us to seek help:
In The Menopause: Conclusions the (British) Women’s Health Concern 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”.11
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.
Health Topics A-Z
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- Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
- Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
- Menopause and Mental Health
- Mood and the Menopause
- Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
- Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
- Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- Bioidentical Hormones Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy [Video]
- Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
- Dr Gail Busby – I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – Episode 9 The Menopause
- Dr. Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
- 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]
- HRT: Benefits and Risks
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
- Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Only Happens In Your 50s]
- 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!]
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
- Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
- Maintaining Your Weight and Health During and After Menopause
- Making Choices At Menopause
- Managing Menopause
- Managing Menopause Symptoms With Nutrition and Diet
- Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dietary Supplements Useful In Some Situations, But Also Can Be Harmful
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- Menopause & Herbs
- Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Menopause Fact Sheet
- Menopause Management Fact Sheet
- Menopause Management Options
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
- Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
- Menopause Mindfulness: Living Your Best Work-Life Through the Menopause Transition
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Mindfulness & Wellbeing During the Menopause Transition
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
- Menopause Matters
- Menopause Symptoms and Relief
- Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
- Menopause Treatments
- Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
- Menopause Weight Gain: Stop the Middle Age Spread
- Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
- Menopause and Mental Health
- Menopause, Wellbeing and Health: A Care Pathway From the European Menopause and Andropause Society
- Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment
- Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause [NICE Guideline]
- Menopause: What Can You Do To Help With Menopause?
- Mood and the Menopause
- Mindfulness
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 4 Things To Know About Menopausal Symptoms and Complementary Health Practices
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
- 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
- Night Sweats
- Non-Estrogen Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
- Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
- Preparing for Menopause
- Supporting Women Through Menopause – Fact Sheet
- Symptoms of Menopause
- The Menopause [Multiply Languages]
- The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement
- Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
- Transformations: The Mental Health Issues That Can Accompany Menopause Often Go Unaddressed
- Treating Menopause — MHT and Beyond
- 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: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
- Video Series-2023
- Video: Researchers Emphasize Normalization of Menopause
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How Do I Deal With the Menopause After A Diagnosis of Gynaecological Cancer
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Menopause and Abnormal Bleeding
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Menopause and Diabetes
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: What Women Should Know About Menopause and Brain Fog
- Webinars: Previous – Menopause and Work
- Webinars: Previous – To Sleep, Perchance To Dream
- What Is Menopause?
- What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
Sources
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- Menopause Management Options. Last Updated: 08 September 2022 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-management Accessed: 16 February 2023
- Menopause Management Options. Last Updated: 08 September 2022 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-management Accessed: 16 February 2023
- Looking After Yourself. Last Updated: 03 October 2022 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022 Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 16 February 2023
- Menopause Fact Sheet: Managing Your Menopause – General Tips To Help With Menopause Symptoms. NHS National Menopause Clinical Reference Group and the Self Care Forum https://www.selfcareforum.org/menopause/ Accessed: 16 February 2023
- Hamoda et al. 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 2022:3-4. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20533691221104879 Accessed: 16 February 2023
- Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 17 December 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353401 Accessed: 16 February 2023
- Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause. Published Date: 12 November 2015. Last Updated: 05 December 2019. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG23/ifp/chapter/Questions-to-ask-about-menopause Accessed: 16 February 2023
- Menopause: When To See your Doctor. Updated June 2022:2. Jean Hailes https://jeanhailes.org.au/contents/documents/Resources/Fact_sheets/Menopause.pdf Accessed: 16 February 2023
- What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor. Last Updated: 11 November 2022 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause Accessed: 16 February 2023
- Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 17 December 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353401 Accessed: 16 February 2023
- The Menopause: Conclusions. Publication Date: November 2022. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause/ Accessed: 16 February 2023