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Follow the links below to find information about the health issues for women approaching menopause, in the process of going through menopause, or having already been through menopause, and the issue of male menopause.
Updated March 2010
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Deciding about hormonal therapies
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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When deciding about hormonal therapies it's important to consider the likely benefits and possible side effects of the different treatments.
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Sep 2009
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Menopause - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Menopause means the end of your periods. It is a natural part of life and affects women in different ways.
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Sep 2009
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Nutrition - women's extra needs
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Better Health Channel
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Women need greater amounts of certain nutrients than men, particularly iron and calcium. Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause are times of increased nutritional demand. Deficiencies can occur if the diet is inadequate over a long period of time.
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Aug 2009
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Information on managing menopause
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Information on signs and symptoms, managing menopause, early menopause, and surgical menopause.
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Aug 2009
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Menopause and sexual issues
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Better Health Channel
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Menopause occurs when a woman stops ovulating and her monthly period (menstruation) ceases. A woman's sex drive or libido can be affected by the menopause. Contraception, physical changes such as a dry painful vagina, body image, hormone changes, relationships and social issues may also affect sexuality and libido.
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Jul 2009
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Menopause: consequences of oestrogen deficiency after menopause on bone health
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Menopause results in oestrogen deficiency. It is also known that oestrogen levels begin to fall in the years preceding menopause, even when a woman continues to menstruate normally. It is this oestrogen deficiency around the time of menopause that contributes significantly to bone loss in women.
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Jul 2009
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Menopause
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of menopause by professional health specialists.
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Jul 2009
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Menopause and hirsutism
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Hirsutism is an excess of hair on the face and/or body, due to high levels of androgens stimulating the hair follicles. Some women may develop hirsutism during or after menopause, particularly in the facial area.
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Jul 2009
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About menopause
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Menopause, known also as the "change of life", is literally the very last menstrual period in a woman's life. It is said to occur when a woman has not menstruated naturally for 12 consecutive months.
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Jul 2009
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Symptoms
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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In her forties or early fifties, it is possible for a woman to experience symptoms like hot flushes or night sweats, even if she still has regular periods. Some women may also experience mood changes for several months or years before periods actually cease. These symptoms may be due to gradual changes in the ovaries and fluctuating oestrogen levels.
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Jul 2009
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Period questions and answers
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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This section provides answers to questions about periods.
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Nov 2008
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Menopause - quiz
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Better Health Channel
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Do you know when menopause starts and can you get pregnant during menopause? Does everyone gain weight when they go through menopause? Test your knowledge with the menopause quiz.
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Sep 2008
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Signs and symptoms
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Menopause is the last menstrual (monthly) period in a woman's life. It is a natural occurrence which marks the end of the reproductive years, just as the first menstrual period, during puberty, marked the start.
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Jun 2008
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About Menopause
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Menopause is the last menstrual (monthly) period and is a natural part of every woman's life. It means the end of a woman's reproductive years, just as the first menstrual period, means the start. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55.
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Jun 2008
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Testosterone therapy for women
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Women normally have circulating in their blood 3 major sex hormones: oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone. Each of these is produced by the ovaries. Oestrogen is also made throughout the body but particularly in body fat. Testosterone can also be made in other parts of the body from hormones (DHEA and DHEAS) that are produced by the adrenal glands.
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May 2008
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Food and your life stages
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Better Health Channel
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Nutritional requirements change as we move through different life stages. Adolescence, pregnancy, lactation, menopause and ageing all place extra demands on the body. Babies, adults, pregnant and nursing (breastfeeding) women and older people all have different needs for their diet. A varied diet that concentrates on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, dairy foods and lean meats can fulfil most needs.
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Apr 2008
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Cholesterol
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced naturally by the body and is found in our blood. It is essential for the function of every cell in the human body but is a problem when there's too much of it in the blood.
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Mar 2008
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Testosterone
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Testosterone and other related hormones in the body (also known as androgens) play important physiological roles in women. It is generally known that androgens are important for muscle and bone strength and for growth of normal body hair. But androgens may also have important positive effects on mood, well being, energy and 'vitality' in women.
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Mar 2008
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Menopause
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Menopause is the last menstrual period of a woman's life. While this definition implies an event with a date, most women experience menopause as a life stage or the change of life. Generally Australian women experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years. The transition into menopause occurs gradually and takes on average 2 to 6 years.
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Jan 2008
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Menopause
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Menopause is the last menstrual (monthly) period and is a natural part of every woman's life. It means the end of a woman's reproductive years, just as the first menstrual period, means the start. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55.
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Nov 2007
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