MENOPAUSE

The Essential Guide for Every Woman
All the Most Important Information In One Place
Written by a Medical Doctor



What is it? The menopause is a time of life, a phase, a transition - also known as 'the change' or climacteric - something that about half of us will experience.

Then ...

... why is it so important for us to know more about it right now?



Menopause - the way forward

THE WAY FORWARD


Well, not many of us know very much about the early signs and symptoms or about some of the more serious long-term effects of the post menopause years - which are often not so obvious in their early stages - and which can be, to some extent, preventable.



Or you may be amongst the group of women, about 10%, who through the perimenopause will have problems severe enough to require one of the range of medical treatments or alternative therapies and products that are available.

Others amongst you might be more reassured about your own symptoms but would still benefit from the natural remedies, self-help options and lifestyle changes that are advised.



My real hope is that this website will give every woman of a 'certain age' enough general medical information for them to know more about all aspects of the menopause. So that they will be empowered, by the end of this process, and will be able to advise their own daughters and grandaughters - and thereby help to prevent many future problems.



I will also provide a forum for discussion so that you can help each other and share your stories, problems and successes.



Please be aware that this site is still in the very early days of construction - so feel free to contact me if there is anything in particular that you would like to see listed.



Site map
Use the site map page to find your way around

How long does menopause last - when and why does it start
The menopause defined, with information about the when and the why - and answering the question how long does menopause last

Symptoms and signs of menopause and perimenopause - explanation and advice
Short, medium and long-term symptoms and signs of menopause explained, with suggestions for self-help remedies and more traditional treatments

Menopause hormone replacement therapy
Menopause hormone replacement therapy

Natural remedies for menopause - herbal medicine, homeopathy, supplements
Natural remedies for menopause - learn about the benefits of herbal medicine, homeopathy, aloe vera, chinese medicine, supplements and other menopause treatment

Healthy menopause nutrition - food choices to help with symptoms and health
Healthy menopause nutrition - food choices and supplements to help with menopause symptoms and to mainatain health in future years

Read about me and use the contact me form
Read about me and use the contact me form with any ideas or requests

Thyroid and menopause - underactive thyroid, and weight gain during menopause
Thyroid problems are more common amongst women around the time of the menopause - thyroid and menopause problems can be very similar, learn about the overlap and when blood tests might be required


footer for menopause page




WELCOME

Please enjoy a good look around the site

The main chapters are listed on the left of each page

But for details about the growing number of other topics covered, visit the site map at regular intervals



NEW PAGES

Menopause Nutrition

Thyroid and Menopause



PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Hormone replacement therapy






























"Anyone who stops learning is old,
whether at twenty or eighty"

Henry Ford

So ladies
stay with me, learn with me,
and remain young

Jill 2011