Dr Erin Seeto is no longer accepting new referrals at this time

Most women experience menopause naturally between the ages of 45 and 55, with an average onset age of 51 years in Australia. The perimenopause period extends from the time when your body starts to make the natural transition to menopause, through to one year after. This differs for every woman in duration and symptom severity. Hormonal changes, anovulatory cycles, the beginning of cycle irregularity, and symptoms are its hallmarks. Both physical and mental health may be impacted by these variations in hormone levels. Many women advise that throughout this time and as a result of these changes, they do not feel like themselves.

Menopausal treatment considerations include:

• Anger and irritability

• Anxiety

• Chemotherapy

• Forgetfulness

• Identity

• Increasing or changing life demands and stress

• Loss of confidence

• Loss of self-esteem or confidence

• Low mood and feelings of sadness or depression

• Poor concentration – often described as ‘brain fog’

• Problems with sleep or insomnia