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Seven Pillars of a Healthy Menopause
One: Appropriate Medical Treatment
Access to the right treatment
All of us who need medical treatment in menopause and perimenopause ought to be able to rely on access to that treatment. Sadly that doesn’t always happen, but things are improving.
This week the British Menopause Society in collaboration with several other specialist bodies, released an important document — New Menopause Practice Standards. These are guidelines for doctors, and an important resource for us when advocating for ourselves with our doctors. You can find a link to download the document in the link above.
Who Needs It?
Not everyone of us will need medical treatment. Around 20% of us get through perimenopause and menopause with very few symptoms. I’ve talked to women who have woken up one morning realised that they hadn’t had a period for ages, and that was just about it.
If that’s you, congratulations! If, however, your menopause has happened early you should still have a conversation with your doctor about whether HRT would protect your bones and possibly your brain.
