Menopause help, though sometimes difficult to find, surrounds understanding menopause. And at Charlotte Hunter Nutriton, we’re always here to help you through this stage of life. Menopause isn’t for the faint of heart, but it does impact every woman at some point. No matter which stage of menopause you're in, it's normal to search for menopause help. Knowing what you should expect is the key to surviving the menopause with a smile. That way, you can learn how to manage your menopause symptoms at home, naturally.
So, with that in mind, let’s give you the menopause help you deserve. Dive into the ultimate guide to menopause. Let’s survive (and thrive) during this time of change!
Menopause is when your periods have stopped for good. It's diagnosed after one year without a menstrual period, any vaginal bleeding or spotting. That’s why doctors will cross-reference menopause and periods.
Every woman is different, and they reach menopause at unique stages. That said, the average age to reach menopause is 52.
Menopause is a natural part of life (but just ‘cause it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s without struggle!) when your ovaries stop producing reproductive hormones.
There’s also such a thing called surgical menopause (induced menopause). Surgical menopause is when menopause occurs sometimes overnight, after surgery or medical treatment.
Whether you’re reaching menopause naturally or you’re going through surgical menopause, the symptoms don’t change depending on the way you’ve got here. Menopause help is available for everyone going through menopause.
There are three stages of menopause. You’ll naturally go through each of these menopause stages, unless your menopause is induced medically:
Perimenopause: otherwise known as menopause transition. Perimenopause can start around 8 to 10 years before reaching menopause.
This is when your body naturally transitions and creates less oestrogen. Perimenopause usually happens in your 40's and can last from months to a good few years.
Menopause: once you’ve reached menopause itself, you no longer have periods and haven’t for at least a year. Your ovaries won’t release eggs and your body won't produce as much oestrogen.
Postmenopause: When does menopause end? When you reach postmenopause! After menopause, you’ll reach the postmenopause stage, and this is where you’ll stay for the rest of your life. For some women, most of your symptoms will have lessened or even disappeared when you’re post-menopausal. Others have ongoing symptoms, particularly urinary and vaginal symptoms. That said, it is possible to have mild menopause symptoms for a fair few years in postmenopause.
“How do I know if it’s perimenopause or menopause?”