Menu World menopause day Posted on 18 October 2021 The menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally. Periods usually start to become less frequent over a few months or years before they stop altogether. Sometimes they can stop suddenly. Most women will experience menopausal symptoms. Some of these can be quite severe and have a significant impact on your everyday activities. Common symptoms include: hot flushes night sweats vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex difficulty sleeping low mood or anxiety reduced sex drive (libido) problems with memory and concentration Treatments for menopausal symptoms Your GP can offer treatments and suggest lifestyle changes if you have severe menopausal symptoms that interfere with your day-to-day life. These include: hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – tablets, skin patches, gels and implants that relieve menopausal symptoms by replacing oestrogen vaginal oestrogen creams, lubricants or moisturisers for vaginal dryness cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – a type of talking therapy that can help with low mood and anxiety eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercising regularly – maintaining a healthy weight and staying fit and strong can improve some menopausal symptoms. Your GP may refer you to a menopause specialist if your symptoms do not improve after trying treatment or if you’re unable to take HRT. Find out more at nhs.uk/conditions/menopause Share this Back to archive Questions? Why is Bromley Healthcare running my local service? How do I get the equipment I need? Where will I be seen? More FAQs... Other websites Bexley 0 to 19 Bromley 0 to 19 London C-Card Scheme Sexual Health Bromley Talk together Bromley Bromley GP Alliance Bromley Well Healthwatch Bromley One Bromley South East London CCG LBB Health and social care Bromley Local Offer (SEND) Care Opinion Your Health NHS UK offers information and advice on symptoms, conditions, medicines and treatments as well as details of local pharmacies and GPs NHS UK Click here to visit NHS UK for health care advice or to find local services Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd. Company No. 06815987 Registered in England. Site by Reason Digital We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsAccept