Let's Talk About Menopause - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

What is menopause?

Menopause is when a woman stops having periods. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55. It is a normal part of getting older.

Here are some tools to help:

• Use picture charts to understand more.
• Watch simple videos about menopause.
• Ask someone you trust to explain it to you.

What happens when women stop having periods?

When women get older, they stop having periods. This is called menopause. Here are some things that might happen to their bodies:

• They might feel hot all of a sudden. This is called a "hot flash."
• They might feel moody or sad.
• They might have trouble sleeping.
• Their bones might get weaker.
• They might have dry skin.
• They might forget things easily.

Everyone is different. Some women might not have all these things happen.

If you want help, you can talk to a doctor. You can also use tools like calming music or making lists to remember things.

How do doctors know if someone has menopause?

Menopause is when women stop having periods. Do you or someone you know want to find out if it's menopause? Here is how.

Ask a doctor for help. They know the signs to look for. A simple blood test can also help. It checks the hormones in the body.

Keep a diary of your periods. Write down when they stop. This can help the doctor understand your body changes.

If you need help, you can use tools like calendars, reminders, or apps. These can help track your periods and feelings.

What can help with menopause symptoms?

Menopause is when a woman's body changes and she stops having periods. Here are some ways to feel better if menopause makes you feel bad:

• Talk to a doctor: A doctor can tell you what might help.
• Medicine: Some medicines can help with hot flashes or feeling sad.
• Exercise: Moving your body can make you feel better.
• Eat healthy food: Eating fruits and veggies can help.
• Relax: Try deep breathing or listening to music.
• Sleep well: Try to go to bed at the same time every night.

You may also find it helpful to use picture charts or audiobooks to learn more about menopause.

What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is a way to help people feel better. It is used when the body needs more hormones. Hormones are special chemicals in the body. They help you feel good and stay healthy.

Some people don't have enough hormones. This can happen as they get older. HRT gives them the hormones they need.

If you want to know more about HRT, you can:

• Talk to a doctor. They can help explain more.
• Look at books with pictures about HRT.
• Ask a friend or family member to help you learn.

Is Taking HRT Safe?

HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Some people take HRT to feel better. But it's important to know if there are any risks.

Here are some ideas to help you understand:

• Talk to Your Doctor: They can tell you if HRT is safe for you.
• Ask Questions: It’s okay to ask about anything you don’t understand.
• Use Pictures: Drawings or videos can help explain things.
• Get Help: Ask for help from someone you trust.

Remember, it’s okay to ask for help to understand HRT better.

Can changing how you live help with menopause symptoms?

Menopause can cause things like hot flashes and mood changes. Changing your lifestyle might help you feel better.

• Healthy Eating: Eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help.
• Exercise: Moving your body every day can improve your mood and health.
• Good Sleep: Going to bed at the same time each night can help you sleep better.
• Stress Relief: Try deep breathing or talking to a friend to relax.
• Support Tools: You can use a journal to track your symptoms and see what helps.

If you need more help, talking to a doctor or nurse can be a good idea.

Do women often gain weight during menopause?

Menopause is a time when women's bodies change. It is common for women to gain weight during this time.

Here are some tips to help:

• Eat healthy foods like fruits and veggies.
• Try to move and exercise often.
• Talk to a doctor or nurse for more advice.

How can I handle feeling different during menopause?

Menopause can make us feel happy, sad, or angry. It's like a rollercoaster for our feelings. Here are some simple ways to help you feel better:

• Talk to someone: Chat with a friend or family member about how you feel.
• Exercise: Move your body by walking or dancing. It can make you feel happier.
• Eat healthy: Enjoy fruits, vegetables, and water to help your body feel strong.
• Rest: Make sure you get enough sleep at night.
• Relax: Try deep breathing or listen to calming music when you feel upset.

You can also ask a doctor for help. They can give you more tips and support.

What are hot flushes and how can we help them?

Hot flushes are when you suddenly feel very warm, like a rush of heat. They can make you sweat a lot.

Here are some ways to help:

• Wear loose, cool clothes.
• Drink cold water.
• Use a fan or keep a window open.
• Try slow breathing.
• Avoid spicy food and hot drinks.

Talk to a doctor if hot flushes bother you a lot.

Does menopause change bone health?

How does menopause affect heart health?

When women go through menopause, their bodies change. These changes can affect the heart. This is because the body makes less of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen helps keep the heart and blood vessels healthy.

Without enough estrogen, women might have a higher chance of heart problems. This can include high blood pressure and cholesterol. It is important to eat healthy food, exercise, and talk to a doctor about heart health.

Some helpful tools to check heart health are:

• Blood pressure monitor: This tool helps check if your blood pressure is okay.
• Heart rate monitor: This checks how fast your heart is beating.

Always ask a doctor if you have questions about your heart health during menopause.

Can you have a baby during menopause?

Menopause is when a woman stops having periods. It usually happens between 45 and 55 years old.

During menopause, it is very hard to have a baby. This is because the body stops releasing eggs.

If you have questions, talk to your doctor. They can help explain it better.

You can use tools like picture books or videos to learn more about menopause.

What is early menopause?

Usually, menopause happens to women when they are older, around 50 years old. But sometimes, it can happen earlier, before age 40. This is called "early menopause."

When a woman goes through menopause, her body stops having periods, and she can't have babies anymore. It is a natural change in her body.

If you want to know more or need help, you can talk to a doctor or use online tools to learn. These can explain things with simple pictures or videos.

Where can I get help and learn about menopause?

Do you want to know about menopause? Menopause is when a woman stops having periods. It can feel different for everyone.

If you need help or information, here are some ideas:

• Ask your doctor. They know a lot about menopause.
• Visit a health clinic. Nurses can answer your questions.
• Look online for websites about menopause.
• Read books or magazines about menopause at the library.
• Talk to a friend or family member who knows about menopause.

Remember, you can ask for help if you need it.

What is menopause?

Menopause is when a woman stops having periods. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55. It is a normal part of getting older.

Here are some tools to help:

• Use picture charts to understand more.
• Watch simple videos about menopause.
• Ask someone you trust to explain it to you.

What happens when women stop having periods?

When women get older, they stop having periods. This is called menopause. Here are some things that might happen to their bodies:

• They might feel hot all of a sudden. This is called a "hot flash."
• They might feel moody or sad.
• They might have trouble sleeping.
• Their bones might get weaker.
• They might have dry skin.
• They might forget things easily.

Everyone is different. Some women might not have all these things happen.

If you want help, you can talk to a doctor. You can also use tools like calming music or making lists to remember things.

How do doctors know if someone has menopause?

Menopause is when women stop having periods. Do you or someone you know want to find out if it's menopause? Here is how.

Ask a doctor for help. They know the signs to look for. A simple blood test can also help. It checks the hormones in the body.

Keep a diary of your periods. Write down when they stop. This can help the doctor understand your body changes.

If you need help, you can use tools like calendars, reminders, or apps. These can help track your periods and feelings.

What can help with menopause symptoms?

Menopause is when a woman's body changes and she stops having periods. Here are some ways to feel better if menopause makes you feel bad:

• Talk to a doctor: A doctor can tell you what might help.
• Medicine: Some medicines can help with hot flashes or feeling sad.
• Exercise: Moving your body can make you feel better.
• Eat healthy food: Eating fruits and veggies can help.
• Relax: Try deep breathing or listening to music.
• Sleep well: Try to go to bed at the same time every night.

You may also find it helpful to use picture charts or audiobooks to learn more about menopause.

What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is a way to help people feel better. It is used when the body needs more hormones. Hormones are special chemicals in the body. They help you feel good and stay healthy.

Some people don't have enough hormones. This can happen as they get older. HRT gives them the hormones they need.

If you want to know more about HRT, you can:

• Talk to a doctor. They can help explain more.
• Look at books with pictures about HRT.
• Ask a friend or family member to help you learn.

Is Taking HRT Safe?

HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Some people take HRT to feel better. But it's important to know if there are any risks.

Here are some ideas to help you understand:

• Talk to Your Doctor: They can tell you if HRT is safe for you.
• Ask Questions: It’s okay to ask about anything you don’t understand.
• Use Pictures: Drawings or videos can help explain things.
• Get Help: Ask for help from someone you trust.

Remember, it’s okay to ask for help to understand HRT better.

Can changing how you live help with menopause symptoms?

Menopause can cause things like hot flashes and mood changes. Changing your lifestyle might help you feel better.

• Healthy Eating: Eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help.
• Exercise: Moving your body every day can improve your mood and health.
• Good Sleep: Going to bed at the same time each night can help you sleep better.
• Stress Relief: Try deep breathing or talking to a friend to relax.
• Support Tools: You can use a journal to track your symptoms and see what helps.

If you need more help, talking to a doctor or nurse can be a good idea.

Do women often gain weight during menopause?

Menopause is a time when women's bodies change. It is common for women to gain weight during this time.

Here are some tips to help:

• Eat healthy foods like fruits and veggies.
• Try to move and exercise often.
• Talk to a doctor or nurse for more advice.

How can I handle feeling different during menopause?

Menopause can make us feel happy, sad, or angry. It's like a rollercoaster for our feelings. Here are some simple ways to help you feel better:

• Talk to someone: Chat with a friend or family member about how you feel.
• Exercise: Move your body by walking or dancing. It can make you feel happier.
• Eat healthy: Enjoy fruits, vegetables, and water to help your body feel strong.
• Rest: Make sure you get enough sleep at night.
• Relax: Try deep breathing or listen to calming music when you feel upset.

You can also ask a doctor for help. They can give you more tips and support.

What are hot flushes and how can we help them?

Hot flushes are when you suddenly feel very warm, like a rush of heat. They can make you sweat a lot.

Here are some ways to help:

• Wear loose, cool clothes.
• Drink cold water.
• Use a fan or keep a window open.
• Try slow breathing.
• Avoid spicy food and hot drinks.

Talk to a doctor if hot flushes bother you a lot.

Does menopause change bone health?

How does menopause affect heart health?

When women go through menopause, their bodies change. These changes can affect the heart. This is because the body makes less of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen helps keep the heart and blood vessels healthy.

Without enough estrogen, women might have a higher chance of heart problems. This can include high blood pressure and cholesterol. It is important to eat healthy food, exercise, and talk to a doctor about heart health.

Some helpful tools to check heart health are:

• Blood pressure monitor: This tool helps check if your blood pressure is okay.
• Heart rate monitor: This checks how fast your heart is beating.

Always ask a doctor if you have questions about your heart health during menopause.

Can you have a baby during menopause?

Menopause is when a woman stops having periods. It usually happens between 45 and 55 years old.

During menopause, it is very hard to have a baby. This is because the body stops releasing eggs.

If you have questions, talk to your doctor. They can help explain it better.

You can use tools like picture books or videos to learn more about menopause.

What is early menopause?

Usually, menopause happens to women when they are older, around 50 years old. But sometimes, it can happen earlier, before age 40. This is called "early menopause."

When a woman goes through menopause, her body stops having periods, and she can't have babies anymore. It is a natural change in her body.

If you want to know more or need help, you can talk to a doctor or use online tools to learn. These can explain things with simple pictures or videos.

Where can I get help and learn about menopause?

Do you want to know about menopause? Menopause is when a woman stops having periods. It can feel different for everyone.

If you need help or information, here are some ideas:

• Ask your doctor. They know a lot about menopause.
• Visit a health clinic. Nurses can answer your questions.
• Look online for websites about menopause.
• Read books or magazines about menopause at the library.
• Talk to a friend or family member who knows about menopause.

Remember, you can ask for help if you need it.