Menopause
Clearinghouse Connector – July 2007
This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of menopause.
There are three certainties in women’s lives, death, taxes and if you live long enough, menopause. Between the ages of 45 and 55 many women develop menopausal symptoms, primarily hot flushes. The following selection of resources considers management of these symptoms.
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Management of symptoms
Women’s decision making at menopause: a focus group study
Management of menopausal symptoms
Hot Flushes
NAMS issues statement on treatment of hot flushes
Complementary Therapies
Botanical and dietary supplements for menopausal symptoms: what works, what does not
Emotional Wellbeing and Sexuality
Low libido: the psychological perspective
Hormone Therapy (formerly Hormone Replacement Therapy)
HRT: a reappraisal of the risks and benefits
Related websites
Better Health Channel has consumer information on Menopause with links to information on Hormone Therapy and Premature Menopause.
The Australasian Menopause Society has links to information produced by qualified medical practitioners unless otherwise stated.
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Content Reviewed: 1 July 2007
Last Updated: 1 March 2009