Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause
Menopause is a natural transition that typically happens between ages 45 and 55, when periods have stopped for 12 months or more. But every woman's journey is different. Some women experience it earlier or later, and for others, it arrives suddenly due to medical treatment like cancer therapy, hysterectomy, or removal of the ovaries.
Before menopause comes perimenopause, the transitional phase when your body's production of oestrogen and progesterone begins to fluctuate. This is often when symptoms first appear, and they can show up years before your periods actually stop.
Here's the truth: just 1 in 4 women sail through this life stage. The rest of us? We need support. And for some women, symptoms can be debilitating and long-lasting.
Every woman experiences perimenopause and menopause differently. What works for one person might not work for another, which is exactly why personalised support matters so much. Whether your menopause is early, natural, surgical, or medically-induced, you deserve care that's tailored to you.
That's where MenoVida comes in.
Did you know…
-
Source: NHS – Menopause in the workplace
The NHS cites the original source as Wellbeing of Women, who has been funding high-quality, peer-reviewed medical research since 1964.
-
Source: the number of different symptoms varies from source to source as they increase in number as more is known about menopause.
It is widely acknowledged that there are more than 30. Here are some sources that put a number to the symptoms:
Over 30: Menopause Now
Close to 40: Medical News Today
Over 40: MyMenopauseCentre
-
Source: The original source is likely The British Menopause Society and these are the common stats shared by many reputable Menopause charities and communities.
-
Source:The British Menopause Society.
It is also worth noting here, too, that it is increasingly recognised that menopause symptoms can also change with time (source NHS).
Further, adding to both the complexity and severity for up to one third of women, symptoms can last a lot longer – well into post-menopause (source: The British Menopause Society) and can also be influenced by a woman’s genetics as well as external factors, such as race and ethnicity, culture, lifestyle, and environment (source: US National Institute of Aging).
Post menopause also brings with it increased risk of some health conditions that makes menopause symptom management even more important for quality of life and long term health management (source: NHS).
-
Source: Sleep Med. Their research found that whilst 12% of women generally experience sleeping problems, this rises to 4-60% during peri, menopause and post menopause.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, approximately 61% of menopausal women have sleep problems (source: Webmed).
-
Source: Menopause in the workplace
-
Source: UCL News
Your path to greater symptom management
MenoVida’s here to help you:
Prioritise what’s impacting you most so you can take control.
Feel confident — being able to manage your symptoms matters, and so do you.
Improve symptom management - you need an easier way to explore the possible interventions.
Feel empowered to make changes that have a positive impact on your life.
Personalise your journey with the tools to inform your decisions.
Reduce anxiety by keeping everything simple and in one place, ready to share with medical practitioners.
Trust the insights and learn more about your own body with evidence-based data.
Make informed choices and track symptoms and progress to confidently advocate for yourself.
Questions?
If you have a question, a great idea, or would like to work with us, we’d love to hear from you.
