Menopause Management

“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:

“There are many ways to manage and treat menopausal symptoms, depending on your own unique experience. You might try different options before finding a treatment that works for you. It’s important to seek accurate and reliable information before you start any treatment”.2

Healthy Lifestyle

Can implementing or maintaining a healthy lifestyle improve menopause symptoms?

In Looking After Yourself the 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”.3

On page two in The Menopause Self Care Forum Fact Sheet NO.22 – Managing Your Menopause: General Tips To Help With Menopause Symptoms, included in the New Menopause Fact Sheet, the NHS National Menopause Clinical Reference Group and the Self Care Forum elaborate on:

Menopause Self Care“Lifestyle changes and self care can help you during the perimenopause and menopause whether or not you are using HRT. Make sure you rest when you need to, eat a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, take physical exercise regularly, find time to relax, cut down on alcohol, share with other people going through the menopause and if you smoke, talk to your pharmacist or GP practice about an NHS stopping smoking programme”.4

One of the recommendations about a healthy lifestyle 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, is:

  • “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:

“Menopause requires no medical treatment. Instead, treatments focus on relieving your signs and symptoms and preventing or managing chronic conditions that may occur with aging. Treatments may include:

  • Hormone Therapy…
  • Vaginal Estrogen…
  • Low-Dose Antidepressants…
  • Gabapentin (Gralise, Horizant, Neurontin)…
  • 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:

“Depending on your symptoms, you can also see a specialist. For example, a gynaecologist, psychologist, endocrinologist or dietitian”.8

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

Menopause Management“Talk to your doctor if you are worried about:

  • 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:

“Before deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your doctor about your options and the risks and benefits involved with each. Review your options yearly, as your needs and treatment options may change”.10

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”.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.

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  1. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  2. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
  3. Bioidentical Hormones Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  4. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  5. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  6. Complementary Medicine Options for Menopausal Symptoms
  7. Complementary and Alternative Therapies Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  8. Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy [Video]
  9. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  10. Dr. Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
  11. EMAS Menopause Essentials
  12. Early Menopause: Experiences and Perspectives of Women and Health Practitioners – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
  13. Early Menopause: Experiences and Perspectives of Women and Health Practitioners – Women’s Profiles
  14. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  15. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  16. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  17. HRT: Benefits and Risks
  18. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  19. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  20. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  21. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Only Happens In Your 50s]
  22. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause]
  23. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!]
  24. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
  25. Lifestyle and Behaviour Changes for Menopausal Symptoms
  26. Lifestyle and Behavioural Modifications for Menopausal Symptoms
  27. Maintaining Your Weight and Health During and After Menopause
  28. Making Choices At Menopause
  29. Managing Menopause
  30. Managing Menopause Symptoms With Nutrition and Diet
  31. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video]
  32. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  33. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dietary Supplements Useful In Some Situations, But Also Can Be Harmful
  34. Menopause
  35. Menopause
  36. Menopause
  37. Menopause
  38. Menopause
  39. Menopause
  40. Menopause
  41. Menopause & Herbs
  42. Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  43. Menopause FAQs: Expert Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause
  44. Menopause Management Fact Sheet
  45. Menopause Management Options
  46. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Menopause Management
  47. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Menopause Management
  48. Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
  49. Menopause Mindfulness: Living Your Best Work-Life Through the Menopause Transition
  50. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
  51. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Mindfulness & Wellbeing During the Menopause Transition
  52. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  53. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  54. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  55. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  56. Menopause Matters
  57. Menopause Symptoms and Relief
  58. Menopause Treatments
  59. Menopause Weight Gain: Stop the Middle Age Spread
  60. Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
  61. Menopause, Wellbeing and Health: A Care Pathway From the European Menopause and Andropause Society
  62. Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment
  63. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause [NICE Guideline]
  64. Menopause: Medicines To Help You
  65. Menopause: Menopause – Hormone Treatments
  66. Menopause: What Can You Do To Help With Menopause?
  67. Mood and the Menopause
  68. Mindfulness
  69. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 4 Things To Know About Menopausal Symptoms and Complementary Health Practices
  70. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  71. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  72. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
  73. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms In Depth
  74. New Menopause Fact Sheet
  75. Night Sweats
  76. Non-Estrogen Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
  77. NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
  78. 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
  79. Preparing for Menopause
  80. Self Care Week [14-20 November 2022]
    Menopause Management
  81. Supporting Women Through Menopause – Fact Sheet
  82. Symptoms of Menopause
  83. The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement
  84. Transformations: The Mental Health Issues That Can Accompany Menopause Often Go Unaddressed
  85. Treating Menopause — MHT and Beyond
  86. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  87. Vaginal Dryness
  88. Video Series-2021: Treatment Options for Vaginal Dryness and Urinary Issues
  89. Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
  90. Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  91. Video Series-2022: Wellness: What Is It?
  92. Video: Researchers Emphasize Normalization of Menopause
  93. Videos and Podcasts Archive: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: How Do I Deal With the Menopause After A Diagnosis of Gynaecological Cancer
  94. Videos and Podcasts Archive: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: Menopause and Diabetes
  95. Videos and Podcasts: World Menopause Day 2022 – Interviews: How To Protect Your Brain Health At Menopause and Beyond
  96. Videos and Podcasts: World Menopause Day 2022 – Interviews: What Women Should Know About Menopause and Brain Fog
  97. Webinars: Previous – Dealing With A Big Issue: Weight Gain At Midlife
  98. Webinars: Previous – Osteoporosis for Midlife Women and Beyond
  99. What Is Menopause?
  100. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms

Sources

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  1. 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 November 2022
  2. 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 November 2022
  3. 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 November 2022
  4. New Menopause Fact Sheet: The Menopause Self Care Forum Fact Sheet NO.22 – 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/2022/10/11/new-menopause-fact-sheet/ Accessed: 16 November 2022
  5. 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 November 2022
  6. Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 14 October 2020. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353401 Accessed: 16 November 2022
  7. 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 November 2022
  8. 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 November 2022
  9. 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://jeanhailes.org.au/contents/documents/Resources/Fact_sheets/Menopause.pdf Accessed: 16 November 2022
  10. Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 14 October 2020. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353401 Accessed: 16 November 2022
  11. The Menopause: Conclusions. Reviewed: November 2019. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause/ Accessed: 16 November 2022
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