Menopause Library

Explore The FemHealth Menopause Library

Find clear, patient-friendly information about perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormone therapy, blood tests, treatment options, long-term health and research.

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PerimenopauseThe transition years before menopause and why symptoms often begin early

Perimenopause vs MenopauseUnderstand the difference between the transition, menopause, and post menopause

Menopause 101 SymptomsA broad guide to common and lesser-known menopause symptoms

Symptoms

Weight GainAbdominal fat, viceral fat, insulin resistance and body composistion changes

Sleep ProblemsInsomnia, Night walking, Night sweats and fatigue

Brain FogMemory, concentration, word finding, and mental fatigue

Hot FlushesHot flushes, night sweats, triggers and symptom tracking

Anxiety & MoodAnxiety, Irritability, Emotional sensitivity, and Mood changes

Low LibidoSexual desire, arousal, pain, sleep, stress, and hormone-related changes

Vaginal & Urinary HealthDryness, painful sex, urinary urgency, and recurrent UTI-like symptoms

Treatment & Assessment

Hormone TherapyUnderstand estrogen, progesterone, viganal estrogen and personalised HTR decisions

Treatment OptionsExplore lifestyle changes, Hormone therapy, Metabolic support, and Targeted treatment options

When Should I Start HRT?Learn when it may be time to discuss hormone therapy with a doctor.

Blood TestWhich blood tests may be useful and why hormones are only part of the picture

Menopause assessmentA structured doctor-led review of the symptoms, risks, goals, and treatment options.

Menopause trackerUse HealthOS to track symptoms, sleep, weight, blood tests, and progress

Long-Term Health

Heart HealthCardiovascular risk, cholesterol, blood pressure, viceral fat and prevention.

Bone HealthOsteoporosis, bone density, strenght training and long-term mobility

Brain HealthBrain fog, memory concerns, sleep, cognition and dementia questions

Breast Cancer ConcernsBalanced information around HRT, family history, risk and treatment decisions

Research

Research HubThe master index for menopause research and landmark study summaries

Medical Studies LibraryPlain-language menopause study summaries and evidence categories

WHI Studies ExplainedThe landmark studies that changed menopause treatment worldwide.

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