Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It occurs when you have not had a menstrual period for 12 months. Menopause is a fact of life occurring roughly between age 40-51 years.

Menopause can happen due to following reasons:

  • Surgery to remove ovaries or as part or removal of uterus

  • Chemotherapy during course of other cancers

  • Radiation therapy to the pelvis for other medical condition.

At menopause body stop producing main female hormone (estrogen) and this can lead to menopausal symptoms.

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Menopause can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms:

  • Hot flushes
  • Mood swings
  • Loss of libido (desire for sex)
  • Dry and itchy vagina
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Urinary symptoms such as urge incontinency and recurrent UTI’s
  • Aches and pains

Menopause also increase cardiovascular risk in women which means increased risk of heart attack and stroke in post-menopausal women.

Post-menopausa women need comprehensive health check by an experienced doctor who understand women’s health and preventive medicine to set up strategies to monitor your health.

Followings are the most common preventive or therapeutic measures need to be implemented by an experienced practitioner:

  • Cardiovascular risk assessment and assessing your risk for heart attack and stroke.

  • Common cancer screenings, including breast, bowel, skin, and cervical cancer.

  • Assessment of memory and emotional well-being, as depression is common in this age.

  • Regular monitoring of vision to diagnose macular degeneration as early as possible.

  • Assessment for incontinence and patient education about pelvic floor exercise.

  • Monitoring of bone density and screening for osteoporosis.

  • Screening hearing test and monitoring for hearing loss.

  • Lifestyle review and recommendation for optimal diet and regular exercise.

At Southside women’s health clinic our Gynecology trained doctors have broad vision of all aspect of women’s health. With years of experience in both GP and Gynecology they have a full sterstanding all your health need.
Our women’s health clinic in Brisbane south offers comprehensive and affordable service to all population of Logan and south Brisbane.

If you are looking for a Menopause clinic in Logan or Brisbane south you need to book and see our Gnecology trained doctor for comprehensive assessment of menopause.

Where to get more information:
https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets