Menopause is a natural event for every woman. Also known as the change of life or simply the change, it marks the end of a woman’s ability to conceive.
Menopause is defined by a woman’s last menstrual period. A woman is said to be ‘post-menopausal’ if there has been no period for 12 months in a row. Menopause can happen naturally or as a result of some health conditions, medication or surgical procedures.
When periods stop permanently before the age of 40 women are said to have premature menopause.
The average age at menopause is 50, but it can occur earlier or later. The most common symptoms are changes in menstrual patterns, vaginal dryness, hot flushes and night sweats.
Understanding what symptoms to expect, realising that most women are able to deal with their symptoms without treatment, and having a more positive outlook on menopause are helpful in managing this normal life stage.
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Menopause
Menopause is a natural event for every woman. Also known as the change of life or simply the change, it marks the end of a woman’s ability to conceive.
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Menopause symptoms after cancer
After cancer treatment, troublesome menopausal symptoms are common for many women and include hot flushes, night sweats, loss of interest in sex, difficulty sleeping, fatigue and extreme vaginal dryness.
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Menopause symptoms after cancer - telehealth
Eligible women attending the Menopause symptoms after cancer clinic will be able to speak with their doctor about the option of a future Telehealth appointment.
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Using telehealth is easy – patient videos
In these videos, a patient and staff describe their experience of telehealth - an online service that allows Women to access a specialist multidisciplinary clinic, without travel and time burdens.
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