What is Menopause all about?
Menopause can be a challenging time both physically and emotionally for many women.
Menopause is defined as the last period, the average age for this in Australia is 51 years old, however, this is variable. Many women will be in perimenopause for several years leading up to this time. During perimenopause, hormone levels are fluctuating which can cause multiple, complex symptoms for many years. This can be a time of significant distress for some women. Other women won’t find this transition problematic at all.
Common symptoms of perimenopause/menopause include hot flushes, insomnia, mood changes, concentration problems, vaginal dryness and changes in libido. There may also be problems with periods, such as heavy or frequent bleeding. These symptoms may affect the way a woman interacts with her friends and family, and how she functions at work.
