What is menopause?
What is menopause? Menopause is your final period. You know you’ve reached menopause if you have not had your period for 12 months.
When does menopause happen?
Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. In Australia, the average age for women to reach menopause is 51 to 52. Some women might reach menopause as late as 60. Menopause can happen naturally, or it may happen early – for example, if you have an operation to remove your ovaries.
What causes menopause?
Menopause happens when you have no eggs left. This means you do not ovulate or have periods. Menopause can also happen due to surgery or cancer treatment.
Your hormones
As you approach menopause, your hormones (e.g. oestrogen and progesterone) go up and down. These changes can lead to different symptoms.
Symptoms of menopause
Many women experience symptoms before reaching menopause. Everyone is different and symptoms can vary, depending on things like your stage of life and general health and wellbeing.
Common physical symptoms include:
• hot flushes and night sweats
• sleep problems and tiredness
• headaches
• aches and pains
• dry vagina
• sore breasts.
Common emotional symptoms include:
• mood changes
• forgetfulness
• anxiety
How to manage menopause
There are many ways to help manage menopausal symptoms.
Practical tips
You can:
• eat healthy food and drink lots of water
• do regular exercise
• use a hand fan or water spray when you feel hot
• wear layered clothing and take clothes off when you feel hot
• go to relaxation classes like yoga and meditation. Therapies and medicines You can reduce menopausal symptoms with:
• menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) – this is the most effective therapy for many symptoms
• other medicines, such as antidepressants, which can reduce hot flushes and sweating
• cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) – to help manage your symptoms and emotional wellbeing
• natural therapies.
Menopause support starts here
If menopausal symptoms are affecting your comfort, wellbeing, or confidence, we invite you to book a Menopausal Consultation at our clinic.
This appointment is designed to:
• Start open and supportive conversations about menopause
• Identify symptoms that may benefit from treatment or lifestyle support
• Guide you toward appropriate, personalised care
We work alongside a trusted female GP, allowing us to support you every step of the way.
Your menopause journey doesn’t have to be confusing — start with us.
You will be cared for by Nurse Rachael, who has completed a Primary Certificate in Menopause and Women’s Health, ensuring you receive informed, compassionate, and evidence-based support.
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