MANAGING THE SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE
Knowing when to seek help
From hot flushes and mood changes to sleep disturbances and joint pain, the symptoms can vary widely in type and intensity. Understanding what you're experiencing and recognising which symptoms are common and which may need medical attention is an important step in managing this transition with confidence.
This page offers practical guidance on identifying the many signs of menopause, knowing what’s typical, and learning when it's time to reach out for support. Whether you're just beginning to notice changes or are well into the menopausal phase, we're here to help you navigate this stage of life with knowledge, reassurance, and access to the right care when you need it most.
Abnormal Bleeding During Menopause
What’s going on?
Hormonal rollercoasters during perimenopause and menopause can mess with your cycle. As your ovaries slow down, your lining (endometrium) can thicken or shed wildly—leading to heavy periods, spotting out of the blue, or bleeding after sex. Less commonly, things like fibroids, polyps, or in very rare cases, endometrial cancer can be the culprit. And any bleeding after a year of no periods definitely isn’t normal
Feeling Anxious During Menopause
What’s going on?
Anxiety during perimenopause or menopause is super common—it can hit you like a sudden wave of nervousness or build slowly until you're feeling edgy all the time. It might be from hormone changes, like falling oestrogen messing with your serotonin and stress hormones, or simply from sleepless nights and pesky hot flushes making everything feel ten times worse
Bleeding After Sex During Menopause
Why it might happen:
A bit of bleeding during or after sex isn’t your period—but it shouldn’t happen often. During perimenopause or menopause, falling oestrogen can thin and dry out the vaginal tissue (a bit like atrophic vaginitis), making it more fragile. That means it might tear or bleed a little, especially during sex—even if you don’t really feel dry or sore.
Feeling Bloated or Gassy Through Menopause
What’s happening?
During perimenopause and menopause, your hormones (especially oestrogen and progesterone) start doing a funky dance, which can slow down digestion and make you retain water—hello bloating and puffiness!
Plus, as we get older, our metabolism and gut muscles ease off, stress creeps in, and our diet might change—it all adds up to a bit of bloat.
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