All women will go through the menopause at some time in their lives and spend one third of their lives post menopause.
Menopause commonly happens around the age of 50, but can occur prematurely before 45 years old. Menopause can also be brought on by surgery or by treatments for other conditions, such as cancer. This can be a difficult time for most women.
Menopause can pose some health risks to women, as well as produce symptoms which can affect their daily lives such as;
- Vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse
- Low sexual desire
- Low mood/anxiety
- Sleeping problems
- Hot flashes
- Brain fog/concentration problems
At Mediclinic Middle East, help comes in the form of our Menopause Clinic, made up of a multi-skilled team of experts. Amongst many things, we can support with:
- Diet and lifestyle advice
- Pelvic floor advice
- Psychological support for symptom management
At Mediclinic, we believe in evidence-based advice, and we have a pharmacy stocked with non-hormonal and hormonal options including ‘body-identical’ HRT if this is the chosen treatment path.
The selection of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is based on the specific circumstances of the individual. For women who still have a uterus, the recommended hormone replacement therapy (HRT) would consist of a combination of 17 beta estradiol and micronised progesterone, commonly referred to as combined HRT. Women who have undergone a hysterectomy are typically prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) consisting only of 17 beta estradiol.
Postmenopausal women who are experiencing a decrease in libido may be presented with the option of receiving testosterone supplementation.