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What Is Menopause?
Menopause is a natural biological process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years. It occurs when the ovaries stop producing oestrogen and progesterone, and menstrual periods cease permanently.
Key Facts:
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Officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period (not due to illness, pregnancy, or medication).
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Average age: 51 years (range: 45–55)
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Can occur earlier due to:
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Surgery (removal of ovaries)
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Chemotherapy/radiation
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Premature ovarian insufficiency (before age 40)
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Three Phases of Menopause:
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Perimenopause (menopausal transition):
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Can start in your 40s
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Hormones fluctuate; periods become irregular
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Common symptoms begin (hot flashes, mood swings)
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Menopause:
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12 months after last period
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Ovaries stop releasing eggs; estrogen levels drop sharply
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Post-menopause:
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Years after menopause
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Symptoms may persist or evolve
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Increased risk for conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease
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Many women struggle to live a normal life and control many of the symptoms associated with menopause. They have gone to their doctor and been prescribed HRT, but it does not deal with all their symptoms, such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and irregular periods. Other symptoms can include vaginal dryness, urinary problems, joint pain, and changes in skin and hair. When ladies come to our clinic, we help them regain control of their life again as we look at all their symptoms individually offering a personalised individual plans to help them regain control of their life again.
It’s so easy to get started book a consultation with one of our specialist menopause consultants. Your hormone blood test – will be taken at a convenient time for you they will then be analysed and any hormone and vitamin deficiencies. Our doctors will then devise a tailored perimenopause treatment plan.
“Siobhan and team helped me when i felt at a total loss with my menopause symptoms i would highly recommend them."
Alexa Young, Lon
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Nicole Yang, Lon
"Started monopause at 35 was given HRT and told to get on with it. After seeing Siobhan we found out i was lacking testosterone & required cream.I now have my sex drive back and am able to go to the gym"
Morgan James, Lon
They got me back to feeling normal again after months of feeling like i ws having an outerbody experience. Sweats, anger, weight gain depression. They managed to sort me out. I feel like a new woman.
Suzanne Levis, Lon
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