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A guide to menopause

As you go through menopause, you can experience physical and emotional symptoms. These symptoms are caused by changes to hormone levels in your body.

Menopausal symptoms can begin when you’re perimenopausal and continue post-menopause. Find out when you should see a doctor and about treatment.

Bleeding after menopause

Bleeding after menopause should always be checked out by a doctor. Learn about possible causes of postmenopausal bleeding and what to do next.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause medications

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) comes in various forms and is used to treat the symptoms of menopause.

Hot flushes due to menopause

Hot flushes are a normal symptom of menopause. If they impact daily activities or sleep, diagnosis and treatment is available through your doctor.

Menopause

Menopause is the end of the reproductive stage of your life. Read here to find out more about menopause symptoms, treatment and support.

Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the stage of life leading up to your last period. Read about perimenopause symptoms and the treatment options available.

Post menopause

Post-menopause begins 12 months after your last period. Learn more about what to expect after menopause and health conditions that become more common.

Premature and early menopause

Early menopause and premature menopause is when menopause happens before the age of 45 years. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments here.

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