MENOPAUSE

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that signifies the end of menstrual periods for a consecutive 12-month period. Leading up to menopause, women experience perimenopause, a stage characterized by fluctuating menstrual cycles and various signs and symptoms that herald the onset of menopause.

The Science

When menopause happens on its own it’s a normal part of aging. As menopause nears, your ovaries make less estrogen and progesterone causing your menstrual cycle to become irregular and eventually stop.

Clinical Features

Areas of the body with high estrogen receptor concentrations, such as the genital areas, face, and lower limbs, are particularly susceptible to the effects of declining estrogen levels, resulting in premature aging and increased dryness. Other signs include:

Irregular periods

Hot flushes

Skin changes (dryness, laxity, hyperpigmentation)

Loss of libido

Sexual discomfort (lack of lubrication, pain)

Vaginal dryness

Urinary symptoms (urgency, dysuria, frequent UTIs)

Hair loss (alopecia)

Thickening of palm and sole skin

Insomnia

Worsening of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Racing heart (heart palpitations)

Headaches

Joint and muscle aches and pains

Changes in libido (sex drive)

Weight gain

Menopause can cause a variety of emotional changes, including:

Lack of motivation and difficulty concentrating and memory lapses

Anxiety, depression, mood changes, and tension

Aggressiveness and irritability

After menopause, you are at higher risk of osteoporosis (brittle bone disease) and heart disease.

Dr May's Opinion

Menopause is a natural yet complex phase in a woman’s life, signifying the end of her reproductive years. Menopause is significant and inevitable transition that impact various aspects of a woman’s physical and emotional health. Treatment options for managing menopause symptoms range from hormone therapy to non-hormonal treatments including lifestyle changes and prescription medications for specific symptoms like hot flashes. Skin care and in-clinic treatments can help manage skin-related changes and aging effects. Understanding the symptoms and treatment options can help women manage this phase more effectively and maintain their quality of life.

Solutions

The in-clinic treatments offered at the Marr Clinic are aimed at minimising the impact of menopause on your skin:

Collagen Induction therapies: Dermapen micro-needling, HIFU (Ultraformer) treatment and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections
Laser and Light Therapies for collagen induction: Clear and Brilliant laser and Genesis laser treatments; LED light therapy
Treatments for Skin Texture Irregularities and Hyperpigmentation: Cryotherapy, Chemical Peels and V Laser

Other Treatments and Strategies

Here are some information for the different treatments and strategies to address menopause:

Hormonal Treatment: The benefits and risks of hormone therapy vary depending on your age and health history. Generally, younger people in their 50s tend to benefit more from hormone therapy
Estrogen Therapy (ET): This treatment involves taking estrogen alone in a low dose, available in forms like patches, pills, creams or gels. It’s not suitable as a stand-alone treatment if you still have a uterus
Estrogen Progesterone/Progestin Hormone Therapy (EPT): Also called combination therapy, it uses doses of estrogen and progesterone. This type of hormone therapy is for people who still have their uterus
Nonhormonal Treatments: (e.g. changing your diet, avoiding triggers for hot flashes, exercising, taking prescription medications for hot flashes)

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