Menopause: Questions and answers

It can be difficult trying to explain to men; you are not the first one to ask this question! We have a free, easy to understand booklet on the... Read the full answer 〉

Falling oestrogen levels affect the production of protective mucus in the vagina leading to dryness, irritation and sometimes tearing which can then... Read the full answer 〉

Low levels of oestrogen can cause a reduction of protective mucus in the vagina, resulting in thinning skin thus making the skin more fragile leading... Read the full answer 〉

36 is still very young to be starting the menopause, although it can happen in a few cases. Your friend should really see her doctor and ask for a... Read the full answer 〉

You could look at Maca, this is traditionally used for libido, energy and relaxation. Look for capsules or tablets, the powder or granules may not be... Read the full answer 〉

This is probably due to falling oestrogen levels, which cause dryness in the membranes of the vagina as well as other areas of the body. You may... Read the full answer 〉

You are normally considered safe from pregnancy after not having had any periods for 2 years, until that point it is advisable to keep using... Read the full answer 〉

Missing periods are usually one of the first signs of the approach to the menopause so it is possible. You may find that you miss a couple of periods... Read the full answer 〉

This can happen to a number of women. The way your hormonal balance is changing can trigger a rise in libido; also for some women the menopause stops... Read the full answer 〉

Low levels of oestrogen can cause a reduction of protective mucus in the vagina resulting in itching, irritation, and infection. This can also result... Read the full answer 〉

Loss of libido is a very common symptom to have in the menopause; there can be several things contributing to this. Falling oestrogen is one of the... Read the full answer 〉

You are considered through the menopause and safe from pregnancy after not having had any periods for 2 years. Before that point, it is still... Read the full answer 〉

Loss of libido is very common in the menopause; there can be several things contributing to this. Falling oestrogen is one of the main culprits, but... Read the full answer 〉

You are not considered 'safe' until you have not had a period for at least 2 years so it is important to take precautions up until then,... Read the full answer 〉

You are considered through the menopause and safe from pregnancy after not having had any periods for 2 years. Before that point it is still... Read the full answer 〉

A higher sex drive can happen to a number of women, the way your hormonal balance is changing can trigger a rise in libido (rather than a dip which... Read the full answer 〉

Headaches are common in the menopause and often caused by fluctuating oestrogen. You may find Menopause Support helpful as this is traditionally used... Read the full answer 〉

Lowering oestrogen can have an effect on libido in some women but others find that it increases. If you do feel that your libido is falling you could... Read the full answer 〉

Loss of libido is very common in the menopause, there can be several things contributing to this. Falling oestrogen is one of the main culprits but... Read the full answer 〉

The menopause can affect us in many ways both physically and emotionally and for some women this results in them looking closely at their life and... Read the full answer 〉

Falling oestrogen can impact on libido and it is quite common in the menopause. Also falling oestrogen can have an effect on the mucus production in... Read the full answer 〉

Low levels of oestrogen can cause a reduction of protective mucus in the vagina resulting in symptoms such as dryness, itching, irritation and... Read the full answer 〉

These are all common symptoms of the menopause. Unfortunately, for some women the hormonal shift is so great that it can cause severe symptoms and... Read the full answer 〉

This is really common, so don't panic: you are not abnormal! The reason behind it is low oestrogen levels. Oestrogen acts as a mild antidepressant... Read the full answer 〉

There are different types of HRT so it may be an idea to discuss this with your doctor as they may be able to offer you another option which would... Read the full answer 〉

It can be different for every woman, some find that their libido falls and others find that it gets better! If you feel that your libido is falling... Read the full answer 〉

The menopause can cause reduction or loss of libido for some women.You could look at the herb Maca, this is traditionally used for libido, energy and... Read the full answer 〉

Mood swings/low mood is often caused by lowering oestrogen levels so a soya supplement or Black cohosh or Red Clover which all help to gently... Read the full answer 〉

Loss of libido is a common menopause symptom and you may find the herb Maca helpful for this. It is not one of our products but just Google for more... Read the full answer 〉

The menopause can affect libido both ways: some women find they lose interest and others find it increases! If you feel your libido is dropping you... Read the full answer 〉

It wouldn’t be a good idea to have HRT now because you’d end up having real problems coming off it again later on. You can take Menosan Menopause... Read the full answer 〉

One of the best things is to do the Kegel Exercises. These tighten and tone the whole area. You can also get ‘love eggs’ from Ann Summers, which... Read the full answer 〉

Entering a new relationship can fire up the hormones again and it could still be possible to get pregnant, so it is best to use precautions until you... Read the full answer 〉

There are several things you can do to help. Herbs such as Maca and Eleutherococcus are traditionally used for improving libido and vaginal dryness... Read the full answer 〉

This is something a lot of women experience as their hormonal balance starts to change, I would suggest a good female multivitamin with extra... Read the full answer 〉

This is such a common scenario for women who are approaching the menopause, believe it or not! The hormonal changes going on can affect libido, mood,... Read the full answer 〉

Your wife is at the age when her hormonal system is starting to gear up to the menopause. This can cause all sorts of symptoms including, flushes,... Read the full answer 〉