Menopause Fact Sheet

Menopause is a phase of aging for a woman and usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, although the timing can vary. It’s a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and reproductive years.

Eight in ten women will be experiencing some degree of low mood, depression or other mood changes by the time they reach menopause.

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What is Menopause?

Menopause refers to the stopping of a woman’s period.
Occurs around the age of 51 but can be earlier or later.
Menopause is defined as happening when a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months.
After this a woman is post-menopausal.
There are 34 symptoms of menopause.
Symptoms experienced in menopause tend to be more persistent as a woman’s hormone levels have significantly reduced
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What is early Menopause?

When menopause occurs under the age of 45 this is known as an early menopause
Blood tests are needed to confirm early menopause and to exclude other causes such as Thyroid issues or Polycystic Ovary Disease.

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What is Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)?

When menopause occurs under the age of 40 it is usually referred to as Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
POI occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop working properly and they no longer produce normal amounts of hormone.
This causes her periods to become either irregular or stop working altogether triggering menopausal symptoms.
Causes of POI include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, certain types of surgery and autoimmune disease.
Blood tests are often needed to diagnose POI.

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"I am 59 and my periods stopped when I was 52. Since then I had menopause issues but was hellbent on getting through without HRT so I trundled on and got on with life. Last year I had problems with headaches and my sight was blurry and I felt dizzy. I was then put on medication for high blood pressure. I was stumbled as to why my blood pressure had gone high as nothing had changed in how I ate or exercised and I had never had problems before. My neighbour encouraged me to book with Monica as she had been learning about things like blood pressure and cholesterol changing in menopause from Monica and how you need to have checks. I am so glad I did as it turned out my cholesterol test was high! My GP and Monica are working together on helping me change what I eat and exercise more and I am hoping to avoid having to take pills to sort out my cholesterol."

Rachel, 59.

“Since working with Monica, my GP is treating me for perimenopause symptoms. I am now sleeping better, feeling happier with less mood swings and my hot flushes and night sweats have completely gone. My energy levels are better too and for the first time in a long time I feel able to exercise and start to make some changes that will support my long-term health. I am now looking forward to the future which is a very different place to where I was before”.

Linda, 47

“After four years of suffering symptoms a work colleague talked to me about the work Monica is doing to help women with menopause. I was scared of HRT so I sat on it for a couple of weeks and then took the plunge to see her. When I saw her I was feeling scared that things would never be the same again and that my life was on a downward spiral. Thank you for helping me Monica! She validated what I felt and explained why I was feeling like this. I felt like I finally had an ally who really got what was going on with me. With her help I am back to my old self enjoying life again”.

Lucy, 54

I booked in for an appointment with Monica and the information shared was actually life-changing in my understanding of what's been happening to me over the past few years. Before seeing her I had been given some antidepressant tablets which didn’t help. It was comforting for her to tell me that I wasn’t depressed (which I already knew) and that antidepressant medicine doesn’t work for problems women have with their mood when it’s due to menopause. She talked me through what choices I had for treatment and helped me to get the treatment I needed to feel better. I would never have been able to get this if I had not had her help.

Helen 49

“ Monica listened to me about the changes I had been having and then she spoke to me about how these were to do with menopause. I honestly hadn’t made the connection that what was happening to me. I thought I was just getting older and had to put up with it. She helped me realise that I didn’t need to put up with not sleeping and being anxious and tired all of the time. I was so irritable and felt angry at nothing a lot of the time. I also had sore joints and my skin was constantly itchy. She worked with me on a treatment plan and three months on I honestly feel like I have been given my life back”.

Toni, 53

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What is Menopause?

Menopause is a point in time when a person has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. Menopause is a natural part of ageing and marks the end of your reproductive years. On average, menopause happens at age 51.

How long do the symptoms of Menopause last?

Women vary in their experience of menopause symptoms and how long they experience these. Most women experience symptoms between 5 to 7 years. However, some women will experience symptoms for much longer throughout their lives.

Can Menopause be treated?

Yes - menopause treatment should have three goals:

To treat troublesome menopause symptoms that are disrupting the quality of your life.
To detect and treat any physical changes that you have experienced due to the hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause that can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and poor future ill health.
To upskill and equip you with knowledge, tools and resources to help you understand menopause, its stages, common health risks associated with menopause and how you can self-manage and support your health and well-being throughout your menopause journey and beyond.

What are the treatments available for Menopause?

There are different types of treatments for the symptoms of menopause that include:

Hormonal Therapy (HRT)
Nonhormonal treatments including Menopause Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Lifestyle TreatmentEvery woman’s experience of menopause is different and its important that you talk to a healthcare provider to create a treatment plan that is right for you.

What is premature Menopause?

Menopause that occurs at 40 or younger is considered premature menopause. When there’s no medical or surgical cause for premature menopause, it’s normally called Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

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