Products in this catalogue
Symptoms & | Y/ treatment of < Menopause comes with a number of physical, emotional and psychological symptoms. You may experience: Physical ¢ Hot flushes ¢ Joint pain * Night sweats © Tiredness and lethargy ¢ Problems sleeping ¢ Overactive bladder or discomfort Vaginal dryness Emotional * Anxiety © Brain fog * Mild depression © Irritability © Mood swings Drop in self-esteem * Low libido How can I manage my menopause symptoms? Let's be real: Menopause symptoms are not fun. Luckily, there are several options available to help relieve them. Your doctor will advise which option is best for you, based on your experience and medical history. Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT or HRT)'* * Most effective option to control symptoms * Delivered via tablet, skin patch, gels or vaginally Associated with lowering risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and bowel cancer May slightly increase the risk of other conditions, though this is usually far outweighed by the benefits (ask your doctor or Pharmacist for advice if you have a history of cancer or clots) ‘Type of MHT and risks depends on your age, health and whether you have had a hysterectomy © As there are some slight risks associated with MHT, doctor guidance, coupled with your personal preferences, are essential Non-hormonal therapies’ © Available when MHT is not desired or recommended, or when lifestyle changes are not sufficient to manage symptoms * Some prescription medications traditionally used for other conditions can be used to treat the symptoms of menopause. These include specific low dose antidepressants and some types of epilepsy and high blood pressure medications. © Complementary medicines such as black cohosh may help * Speak to your Pharmacist to discuss your options Non-medical treatments* * Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), cooling bracelets and neck pillows © Yoga, exercising, relaxation, mindfulness and stress reduction can increase wellbeing, resilience and coping strategies Sources: tips eww menopause.org au/health-nfo/infographics/menopause-what-are-the-symptoms https //wubetterhealth vic qov.au/health/conditionsandtrestments/menopause#menopause-symptoms 1 htps//menopause org aufhealth-infofactcheets/vht-s-menopausal hormone therapy-mhtond-e tafe 2. ttps//mwwebetterhealth vic govau/health/conditionsanctreatments/hormone-replacement-therepy-hrt-and- menopause 3 Sion ences ecgaifioel foie staan honors! Seon cptore ke mencpmet ep ee menopausal-symptoms Real talk | with Ruthanne Jaja Perimenopause Menopause Post-menopause Ruthanne Jaja Pharmacist TerryWhite Chemmart Macquarie Street, NSW ? er https://vwww.menopause.org.au/hp/management/menopause-basics https://wwwheatthcirect gov.au/perimencpause
| Name | Details |
|---|
