Menopause
Follow-up and guidance during menopause with a patient-centred perspective.
Menopause Is a Natural Transition into a New Stage of Life.
Menopause is a normal life stage, but the transition is not the same for every woman. Changes in menstrual pattern, hot flushes, sleep problems, vaginal and urinary symptoms, and long-term women’s health needs can all be assessed together.
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Every Woman’s Experience Is Different.
During the transition before menopause, changes in menstrual pattern and a range of physical or emotional symptoms may occur. Hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, vaginal dryness and urinary symptoms can all be experienced.
Because symptom severity and health history differ from one person to another, assessment and any treatment options should be individualised.
What Can Be Assessed During Menopause?
Menstrual Changes
Irregular periods may occur during the transition, but abnormal bleeding should be assessed separately.
Hot Flushes
Hot flushes and night sweats can affect daily life and sleep quality.
Sleep
Changes in sleep pattern and waking during the night can be discussed and assessed.
Vaginal and Urinary Health
Dryness, discomfort and urinary symptoms can develop during menopause.
Bone Health
Bone health assessment may be considered according to age and individual risk factors.
General Health
Menopause can also be considered in the context of long-term cardiovascular, metabolic and general women’s health.
There Is No Single Treatment Option That Suits Everyone During Menopause.
Whether treatment is needed should be considered together with symptom severity, health history and patient preference. Depending on the individual, lifestyle measures and different treatment options can be discussed.
Menopause Is More Than the End of Menstrual Periods.
Quality of Life
Hot flushes, night sweats and sleep changes are assessed in terms of how they affect everyday life.
Bone Health
Bone health assessment may be appropriate depending on age and individual risk factors.
Vaginal / Urinary Health
Dryness, discomfort and urinary symptoms can be discussed separately.
General Health
Individual risks and existing health conditions are included in long-term follow-up planning.
Menopause Is Not a Disease; It Is a New Stage of Life.
Symptoms that affect quality of life do not need to be ignored. Assessment considers symptoms, general health, individual risk factors and the patient’s expectations together.
Talk About Symptoms That Affect Your Quality of Life.
You can review your menopausal transition, current symptoms and suitable follow-up options with Dr. Süleyman Tosun.
When does menopause begin?
The age at menopause varies from person to person. Changes in menstrual pattern and other symptoms may occur during the transition.
Is bleeding after menopause normal?
Vaginal bleeding after menopause is a finding that should be assessed and should not be considered routine.
Does every menopause symptom need treatment?
No. The need for treatment depends on symptom severity, health history and individual preferences.