Frequently asked questions
What are the types of menopause? (Menopause, Perimenopause, Surgical Menopause)
Menopause
Menopause is when menstrual periods have stopped for 12 consecutive months. It is the natural end of your reproductive years, typically between ages 45–55, as your ovaries reduce production of estrogen and progesterone.
Perimenopause
Perimenopause (sometimes called “the menopausal transition”) is the phase leading up to menopause. You’ll often notice changes such as irregular cycles, heavier or lighter bleeding, or hot flashes before menstruation fully stops.
Surgical Menopause
Surgical menopause happens when the ovaries are removed (e.g. during hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy) or damaged (e.g. after certain treatments). In these cases, you often enter menopause immediately, even if you are younger than typical age, and symptoms may be more abrupt or intense
Why treat menopause & perimenopause symptoms?
Treating symptoms is not only about managing the experiences of menopause. It is also important for maintaining physical, mental, emotional, and relationship health. Hormonal changes can influence how you feel, think, and connect with others. Supporting your body through this stage helps you feel balanced and confident again.
Emotional balance and mental clarity
Hormone changes can affect mood, memory, and concentration. Managing symptoms can help you feel emotionally stable, reduce anxiety or irritability, and improve overall mental clarity.
Stronger bones and long-term wellness
Lower estrogen levels can lead to gradual bone loss. With proper use, estrogen therapy can help maintain bone strength and reduce the risk of fractures, supporting your long-term health and independence.
Better sleep and focus
Hot flashes and night sweats often disrupt sleep and concentration. Evidence-based treatments, including hormonal and non-hormonal options, can reduce these symptoms so you can rest well and stay energized throughout the day.
Comfort and intimacy
Low-dose vaginal estrogen and similar therapies can ease dryness, discomfort, and certain bladder symptoms. These treatments not only restore physical comfort but also support confidence and closeness in relationships.
Heart and overall health
Starting hormone therapy earlier, typically within about ten years of your last period, may help support heart and blood vessel health in some women. The method of treatment matters, and transdermal options such as patches may carry a lower risk of blood clots than oral forms.
What are the common symptoms in peri- and post-menopause?
Vasomotor symptoms: Hot flashes, Night sweats, Flushing episodes
Sleep disturbance & fatigue: Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Brain fog / trouble concentrating: Forgetfulness, low mental clarity, slow thinking, mental fatigue
Cycle changes (perimenopause): Irregular, heavier or lighter periods
Skin/hair changes, joint aches: Dry skin, thinning hair, brittleness, loss of elasticity
Bone loss: Increased osteopenia/osteoporosis risk