A journey through menopause – insights from the experts.
In the following videos Dr. Lorraine Dontigny, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist practicing at VM-Med in Montreal discusses menopause topics with Canadian menopause experts to help you on your menopause journey
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What is menopause?
Mood, sleep, and cognition in peri-menopausal period – Episode 1
Mood, sleep, and cognition in peri-menopausal period – Episode 2
Mood disorders, anxiety, and depression
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) for post-breast cancer patients
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) – genital and urinary symptoms
Common symptoms of menopause
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Palpitations
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety attacks
- Difficulty concentrating
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Memory loss
- Mood swings
- Joint aches and pains, without swelling
- Changes in eye and oral health
Common symptoms of menopause
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep issues
- Changes in period
- Memory troubles
- Vaginal dryness, pain or sexual concerns
Commonly asked questions
Menopause is a natural event that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual period. It’s typically confirmed when a woman has missed her period for 12 consecutive months (in the absence of other obvious causes).
Perimenopause means “around menopause”, and usually lasts several years. The gradual transition between the reproductive years and menopause when the menstrual period ceases. During perimenopause, women may experience symptoms such as shorter time between periods, irregular menses, night sweats, and other symptoms associated with hormonal changes.
Menopause, whether natural or induced, is called premature when it happens at age 40 or younger. This occurs in about 1% of women. Natural premature menopause can be genetic, metabolic, autoimmune, or the result of other poorly understood conditions. Premature menopause should be evaluated thoroughly.
Induced menopause refers to menstrual periods that stop after surgical removal of the ovaries, chemotherapy, or radiation damage to the ovaries, or from the use of other medications to intentionally induce menopause as part of the treatment of certain diseases.
The gradual transition between the reproductive years and menopause (the cessation of menstrual periods) is called perimenopause (literally meaning “around menopause”). It is generally a transition that is many years long and can be associated with shorter menstrual intervals, irregular menses, night sweats, and other symptoms.
Menopause, whether natural or induced, is called premature when it happens at age 40 or younger. This occurs in about 1% of women in the United States. Premature menopause that is not induced can be genetic, metabolic, autoimmune, or the result of other poorly understood conditions. Premature menopause should be evaluated thoroughly.
Menopause is a normal, natural event—defined as the final menstrual period and usually confirmed when a woman has missed her periods for 12 consecutive months (in the absence of other obvious causes).
Treatments focus on relieving signs and symptoms and preventing or managing chronic conditions that may occur with aging. Before deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your doctor about your options and the risks and benefits involved with each.
Induced menopause refers to menstrual periods which stop after surgical removal of the ovaries, chemotherapy or radiation damage to the ovaries, or from the use of other medications to intentionally induce menopause as part of the treatment of certain diseases.
Menopause occurs, on average, at age 51. It occurs most often between ages 45 and 55.
Post-menopause includes all the years beyond menopause
Each woman’s menopause experience is different. Many women who undergo natural menopause report
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