Definition:
Menopause signals the end of menstruation due to lower hormone levels, it usually affects women between the ages of 45-55 but early menopause can occur.
The word 'menopause' derives from the Greek word meno meaning month and pausis meaning end.
Menopause is divided into three stages:
Perimenopause: is the lead up to menopause, when your cycle is no longer predictable along with physical changes and symptoms which may occur as your body adjusts to different hormone levels.
Menopause: marks the end of menstruation.
Post-menopause: is the final stage of menopause. Once a woman has surpassed a full year without a menstrual cycle, she is considered to be postmenopausal. She will remain in this stage for the rest of her life
Signs & Symptoms
Estrogen is used by many parts of a woman’s body. As levels of estrogen decrease, Various symptoms may be experienced.
The severity of symptoms varies greatly, Many women experience mild symptoms that can be treated by lifestyle changes but for others, symptoms can be more severe and may require medication. Deciding whether and how to treat the symptoms of menopausal transition can be complicated and personal involving discussions with your Doctor.
World Menopause Day is held on October 18th every year to raise awareness, to provide information on the help and support options available to improve health and well being during the menopause.
Staying healthy during and after the menopause
Things you can do:
Understanding the symptoms - how you can be affected & what steps you can take to help lessen the impact they have can greatly aid your journey through the menopause, allow yourself time to adjust to the changes it brings.
There are positive aspects to reaching the end of the menopause. It is the closing of one chapter, the opening of another, it is a fantastic opportunity to reassess your life, Each stage in live brings different opportunities,
Take time to practice self-love, self-care. Taking care of your physical, mental & emotional health plays a vital role in keeping a positive growth mindset. Be self accepting, take time to do the things that you love.
All You Need to Know about Menopause by
Your symptoms are real. You're not alone. There is help for you and it is here! Everyone's journey through menopause is different, but we all need support through the challenges it brings. Catherine O'Keeffe is on a mission to shatter the taboo around menopause, and has already provided life-changing information to thousands. Drawing from the latest research, Catherine will answer all your questions about: Gaining control of physical, mental and emotional symptoms Assessing the pros and cons of HRT and alternative therapies How to negotiate menopause in the workplace Which supplements are best for you How nutrition and exercise can help From hot flushes to mood swings, weight gain to joint ache, brain fog to depression, Menopause Workplace Consultant Catherine O'Keeffe will help you navigate the different stages, from perimenopause onwards. With Catherine's expert help you will be empowered and informed, and feeling like yourself again!
There are a number of books available in the library on the subject of menopause.
The Good Menopause Guide by
'Filled with a wealth of invaluable information...after reading this you will feel empowered and ready to take on the world' - Lorraine Kelly OBE The ultimate guide to looking and feeling your radiant best throughout the perimenopause, menopause and beyond 'I have always found it curious that we talk openly about pregnancy and birth but when it comes to an equally important phase in our lives - the menopause - there is an audible silence... I want all of you who read this book to know you have the tools to feel and look your radiant best. And more than that, I want my daughters - and yours - to embrace the menopause as simply another phase in our lives which is natural and liberating.' Liz Earle, MBE, is one of the world's most respected and trusted authorities on wellbeing. Following on from her bestselling books Skin and The Good Gut Guide, this beautifully illustrated guide shares all of the information, tips and advice you need for a healthy menopause. She provides guidance on how to balance your hormones, the importance of a nourishing diet, the myths and facts about HRT, osteoporosis, how to optimise bone health, and how to boost energy and self-esteem. An expert on beauty, Liz Earle also provides advice on how to take special care of skin, hair and nails, and how to combat ageing with supplements. She also shares 60 nutritious recipes - including many suitable for vegetarians - to help you feel and look your best. 'Liz Earle's practical, honest and uplifting book will help women become stronger as we navigate the Menopause. It's time to celebrate a new chapter in our lives' - Kirsty Wark
Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause by
So much is still misunderstood about the menopause and how to manage it successfully - GP and menopause specialist, Dr Louise Newson, is here to change that. Managing the Perimenopause and Menopause will be a short, practical guide guaranteed to help women become both perimenopause and menopause savvy. Using new research and expert advice, Dr Newson will explain what the menopause is, why it happens, and why every woman should be perimenopause aware, whatever their age. Dr Newson will offer easy-to-follow explanations of bodily function, identify main symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and equip readers with simple tips to help them tackle and reduce discomfort through exercise, nutrition and lifestyle choices. Managing the Menopause and Perimenopause will empower women to take care of their changing bodies.
Me & my menopausal vagina by 
Menopausing: the Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring by
Winner of The British Book Awards 2023 Overall Book of the Year 'We can't wait for this.' Red Menopausing is more than just a book, it's a movement. An uprising. Menopause affects every woman, and yet so many approach it with shame, fear, misinformation or silence. Why is no one talking about this? Who has the correct information? And how can we get it? That's how this book has come about. We are going to tell you the truth, so you can make an informed decision about your life and your body ... mic drop.' For too long, women have had to keep quiet about the menopause - its onset, its symptoms, its treatments - and what it means for us. Menopausing will build an empowered, supportive community to break this terrible silence once and for all. By exploring and explaining the science, debunking damaging myths, and smashing the taboos around the perimenopause and menopause, this book will equip women to make the most informed decisions about their health... and their lives. Menopausing will also celebrate the sharing of stories, enabling women to feel less alone and more understood, and talk openly and positively about menopause. No more scaremongering: just evidence-based info No shame: real women, real menopause stories, real empathy, real community Honest, no-holds-barred advice: Dry vagina? Zero sex drive? Hair loss? We've got it covered The start of a movement: to get everyone talking about the menopause in every home, GP surgery and workspace Davina McCall was a number 1 Sunday Times Hardback Non Fiction bestseller in the w/e September 25th 2022
The definitive Guide to the Perimenopause & Menopause by 
The Menopause Manifesto by 
Queen Bee by
'Bridget Jones meets menopause...sharp, funny and real' Cecelia Ahern Lay on the couch for a brief nap. Woke up an hour later, the witch trials book I'm reading stuck to one side of my face. Pretending not to be menopausal is exhausting. When fifty-year-old Agatha Doyle starts keeping a diary, it records only the ways she doesn't know who she is any more. Her glorious empty nest is full of people. And her head is full of brain fog. All it takes to tip her over the edge is a pair of red velvet heels and a man who won't stop talking. Standing up for herself, Agatha unwittingly becomes a heroine for midlife women everywhere. But with a distant husband, and an even more distant sex life, can she also become the heroine of her own life? Readers LOVE Queen Bee! 'I haven't laughed this hard in years!' 'Agatha became my hero' 'A complete hoot' 'Agatha Doyle is the poster girl for a new generation' -------------------------------------- 'Laugh-out-loud funny with a spikily endearing heroine who runs full tilt at the menopause with a baseball bat in her hands . . . Fast-paced and hilarious' CATHY KELLY 'Bridget Jones meets menopause . . . sharp, funny and real' CECELIA AHERN 'I loved this book. Hilarious, perceptive, empathetic. Readers will utterly identify with and adore the superbly drawn Agatha' PATRICIA SCANLAN 'Witty, poignant and a complete page turner' SINEAD MORIARTY 'Agatha is a marvellous creation - that voice is so compelling, so snappy, so real - and I'll miss her ROISIN MEANEY 'What a book! Timely, laden with humour . . . it has everything - female friendship and empowerment, family relationships with all their fun and tragedy' FIONNUALA KEARNEY 'Funny, searingly honest, at times tender and poignant. World, meet Agatha, you're going to love her' CARMEL HARRINGTON 'So funny and smart and warm ... honestly all women will love this book' ANNA McPARTLIN
The Menopause Book by
"Very readable, comprehensive, up-to-date... an excellent guide." - Isaac Schiff, MD, Harvard Medical School Deeply optimistic, reassuring, and essential, the book the North American Menopause Society called "required reading" is now revised and updated, with over 20 percent new material that incorporates the latest medical findings, cutting-edge research, and best-practices advice. Expertly separating fact from fiction in the latest "breakthrough" medical studies, it shows you what to pay attention to, and what you can ignore. Learn about the role of hormones and the latest advances in hormone therapy. The truth about hot flashes and how to deal with getting one at work. The impact of menopause on sexuality and how to manage an up-and-down libido. There are chapters on heart health (how to protect it), moods (how to ride them out), and exercise (how to stretch without strain). And finally, why this period of life can be a natural springboard to staying healthy, feeling great, and looking beautiful for the next act of your life. Your Questions, Your Answers: Is it possible that I could get another period after more than a year without one? Losing weight at midlife feels like an uphill battle--what's the healthiest approach? How do I perform a breast self-exam? Is hormone therapy necessary--and if so, which one is right for me? How effective are Kegel exercises, and how do I do them? I'm starting to get adult acne--is this normal?
The vagina bible by 
The Menopause by
'The one-woman backbone of menopause care in Ireland' IRISH INDEPENDENT Suddenly feeling hot? Tired? Irritable? Not yourself? Having our bodies and minds change rapidly as we approach mid-life can be bewildering and even upsetting. It may be hard to get a handle on what's happening and what we can do about it. The Menopause is the handbook of everything you need to know from Ireland's leading menopause expert, Dr Deirdre Lundy. Drawing on decades of experience and on the most up-to-date research Dr Lundy . . . -Explains what's going on in your body - the key hormones that run your life, how they are changing and the impact of that -Helps you figure out where you are on the menopause spectrum and empowers you to have informed conversations with your doctor -Sets out approaches to dealing with symptoms - from nutrition, exercise, counselling and medication, to using hormone replacement therapies (HRT) -Explores every aspect of HRT - debunking the myths and explaining why it is helpful for many women -Addresses key areas of concern - from early onset menopause, to preserving vaginal, heart, breast and bone health, to managing your menopause if you have pre-existing health challenges Dr Lundy came to public prominence during a remarkable ten-day discussion of the menopause on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline. Now, as leader of Ireland's first dedicated menopause clinic, she continues her passionate advocacy for Irish women. The Menopause is her essential guide to having the best menopause you can and being as healthy and energized as possible in your middle years and beyond. ________ 'Superb - essential reading for women and doctors alike' DR CIARA KELLY 'Essential, empowering and enjoyable - life-changing and potentially life-saving!' SALLYANNE BRADY, THE IRISH MENOPAUSE
All You Need to Know About Menopause. by
Packed with the latest research and information, this friendly guide will answer all your questions in a down-to-earth, practical way, supported by facts and women's personal stories throughout. With Catherine's expert help you will be empowered and informed, and feeling like yourself again!.
The Happy Menopause by
This practical nutrition and lifestyle guide provides women with the tools to build their own menopause diet which specifically targets the symptoms that are relevant to them. There are so many ways that nutrition can support a healthy and happy menopause, but a one-size-fits-all approach simply won't work. The reality is that there are many different menopausal symptoms and no two women have the same experience. Jackie explains how the menopause and perimenopause can change your body and how your diet can make a tangible difference to the way that you feel, whether you're using HRT or not. Each symptom section provides a range of targeted nutritional solutions, practical lifestyle advice and simple recipe tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine. A highly experienced clinician, Jackie specialises in providing real-world guidance to busy women. This book is designed to make the key information as easily accessible as possible and reflects her trademark practical style, which makes it the ideal one-stop solution for anyone juggling their menopause with the demands of a busy job and a hectic family life.
It's Probably Your Hormones by
Weight gain, insomnia, libido loss, fertility issues and acne are just some of the possible signs that something is not right with your hormones. In It's Probably Your Hormones, Dr Mary Ryan, a consultant endocrinologist, explains how good hormone health is important throughout our lives, not just at menopause, and how, by tackling problems when they arise, we can take control and improve our well-being. The unfortunate truth is that many women struggle to have their health taken seriously and fail to get the support needed to manage debilitating symptoms. In this revelatory and timely book, Dr Mary Ryan shows us how we can recognise hormonal issues and how to balance our hormones with various treatment options, including HRT, diet, sleep and exercise, so that we can live happy, healthy and balanced lives at any age.
