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MENOPAUSE AT A GLANCE The average age of menopause is 51 years but you can enter menopause earlier. Hormonal changes cause menopausal symptoms. Most women will have some symptoms. Most women have symptoms for 5 to 10 years. Symptoms may vary during the menopause. WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT YOUR SYMPTOMS? If your symptoms are bothering you, your doctor can help. If you have any concerns or questions about your menopausal symptoms, visit your doctor or go to the Find an AMS Doctor service www.menopause.org.au/health-info/find-an-ams-doctor on our AMS website. Australasian Menopause Society: menopause.org.au MENOPAUSE what are the symptoms? OVERACTIVE BLADDER OR DISCOMFORT ANXIETY OR DRY VAGINA MOOD CHANGES PAIN IN YOUR TIREDNESS JOINTS PROBLEMS SLEEPING CHANGE IN HOT FLUSHES NIGHT SWEATS MENSTRUAL PERIODS IS AN EARLY SYMPTOM FIND AN AMS DOCTOR LIFESTYLE CHANGES IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH AND MAY MAKE SYMPTOMS EASIER TO TOLERATE. SEE AMS FACT SHEET: LIFESTYLE AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGES FOR MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS MENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY (MHT) MHT is the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms (see AMS fact sheet: What is MHT and is it safe?) NON-HORMONAL TREATMENT OPTIONS See AMS fact sheet: Non-hormonal treatment options for menopausal symptoms COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Some complementary therapies for hot flushes may be helpful. See AMS fact sheet: Complementary medicine options for menopausal symptoms