Perimenopause & Menopause Support Rochdale & Greater Manchester
Perimenopause & Menopause Support in Rochdale & Greater Manchester
Not feeling like yourself, but not sure whether perimenopause or menopause could be part of the picture? Longeva Wellness has created this evidence-led information hub to help women understand common changes, know when to seek medical advice and find reliable routes to support.
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Understanding perimenopause and menopause
Perimenopause is the transition before menopause, when hormone levels fluctuate and periods may change. Menopause is reached after 12 months without a period when hormonal contraception is not affecting the bleeding pattern. It most commonly occurs between 45 and 55, although it can happen earlier.
For otherwise healthy people aged 45 or over with typical symptoms, NICE advises that perimenopause and menopause can often be identified clinically without routine laboratory testing.
Symptoms can affect far more than periods
Symptoms differ from person to person and can affect daily life, relationships and work. They may include changes to periods, hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes, anxiety, low mood, memory or concentration difficulties, palpitations, headaches, joint or muscle aches, vaginal dryness, urinary symptoms, reduced libido, skin changes and hair thinning.
Start with the symptom that matters to you
- Perimenopause & Menopause: Symptoms, Changes and When to Seek Support
- How Do I Know If I'm in Perimenopause?
- Hot Flushes & Night Sweats
- Menopause & Sleep: Insomnia and Night Waking
- Perimenopause Brain Fog: Memory & Concentration
- Perimenopause, Anxiety & Low Mood
- Joint Pain During Perimenopause & Menopause
- Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause
- Menopause, Vaginal Dryness & Urinary Health
- Libido & Sexual Health During Menopause
- Urinary Incontinence in Women
- HRT Explained: Benefits, Risks & Different Types
- Menopause Weight Gain: What Actually Changes?
- Period Changes & Period Delay
Related women's health services
Menopause symptoms can overlap with other women's health concerns. Depending on your symptoms, you may also find our Urinary Incontinence service, UTI service, Weight Management service and wider Women's Health services useful. Weight management is a separate clinical service and is not a treatment for menopause.
What support is available?
Management is individual. Depending on symptoms and medical history, discussions may include lifestyle measures, cognitive behavioural therapy for some menopause-associated symptoms, HRT, non-hormonal options, vaginal moisturisers or lubricants, and treatment for genitourinary symptoms. HRT is not right for everyone, and the benefits and risks depend on the person and the type of HRT.
When should you seek medical advice?
Seek advice if symptoms are affecting your quality of life, you are unsure whether menopause explains them, symptoms occur before age 45, or you want to discuss treatment. Any vaginal bleeding after menopause should be checked by a GP. New or severe symptoms should not automatically be attributed to menopause.
Women's health support in Rochdale
This hub is designed to inform rather than diagnose. Explore our Women's Health services or book a private consultation to discuss symptoms and appropriate next steps within the scope of our services.
Longeva Wellness, Unit 1 Chichester Court, Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UG. GPhC registered pharmacy: 9012378.
General information only. Diagnosis and treatment depend on individual clinical circumstances and may require GP or specialist assessment.