Menopause: diagnosis and management

Can you explain more about how menopause is diagnosed?

Can you diagnose menopause if I am taking a hormonal treatment?

Can you tell me more about menopause and what to expect?

Should I still use a contraceptive during menopause to avoid pregnancy?

I am having medical treatment that will trigger menopause: can you explain what I should expect?

Are there any support organisations in my local area?

Can you provide any information for my family or carers?

Can you explain what causes premature menopause and why it has happened to me?

Are there any health risks associated with untreated premature menopause?

What is the likelihood that I could get pregnant after premature menopause?

Would it help my menopausal symptoms if I made some changes to my lifestyle, such as becoming more physically active or changing my diet?

If I am overweight or a smoker does it affect my treatment options?

What types of treatment are suitable for my symptoms?

What are the benefits and risks of different treatments?

Are there any complementary therapies that could help?

I use complementary therapies for my symptoms – are these safe to take alongside other treatments?

If I already take an antidepressant, will that affect any treatments I can try for mood changes during menopause?

Can you tell me why you are recommending hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

If I don't want to take HRT, or can't for medical reasons, what other treatments are there?

What type of HRT is suitable for me?

How quickly will HRT improve my symptoms?

Can I still become pregnant on HRT?

How and when do we decide I should stop taking HRT?

Might I have problems when I stop taking HRT?

Are there any serious side effects from HRT?

Are there any long-term effects of taking HRT?

Can you give me some other information (like a leaflet, DVD or a website) about treatment for menopausal symptoms?

How can I/we provide help and support?

Is there any additional support or information that I/we as carer(s) might benefit from?