Menopause Management
Menopause
is the period in a woman’s life, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, when her ovaries stop producing eggs as well as less
oestrogen
and
progesterone
and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stopping altogether. Specific symptoms and severity varies from woman to woman.
Menopause symptoms
may last five years or longer. Common symptoms include: heart pounding or racing;
hot flashes
;
night sweats
;
skin flushing
; and sleeping problems. There is also a direct relationship between the lack of
estrogen
during perimenopause and menopause and the development of
Osteoporosis
. A
Gynaecologist
may treat menopause symptoms with hormone replacement therapy (
HRT
). It may not be suitable for all women as HRT carries the risk of developing breast cancer, heart attacks, strokes and blood clots. As alternatives to HRT, there are medications available to help with mood swings, hot flashes and other symptoms. These include low doses of some antidepressants. Acupuncture has also proved successful for some women. Symptoms may also be reduced by lifestyle changes, including: avoiding caffeine, alcohol and spicy foods; dressing lightly and in layers; regular exercise, and using relaxation techniques; Kegel exercises to strengthen vaginal and pelvic muscles; and remaining sexually active.
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I am a general gynaecologist with a special interest in minimal access surgery and ultrasound. I offer a unique service to your patient. . . .
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Anju is a New Zealand-trained gynaecologist with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery and pelvic oor disorders. . . .
Remuera and North Shore clinics available. Denise Raynel – Secretary . . .
Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider for Consultations
Laparoscopic and hysteroscopy (including office hysteroscopy) surgery, Endometriosis, Endocrine Gynaecology: Menopause, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Incontinence (Gynae) . . . .
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Dr Sam leads a multidisciplinary Womens health team and ensures all aspect of health are optimised for her patients. She assists clients to understand their conditions . . .
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Diagnostic and advanced gynaecological services including, Fertility, Endometriosis and Pelvic pain, Abnormal vaginal bleeding, Uterine anomalies, Prolapse . . .
Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider for Consultations
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Ammar graduated from the University of Baghdad in 1988 and subsequently spent 4 years of his residency in Iraq. He did 4 years of general surgery and . . .
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Areas of Specialisation: Colposcopy, Menopause, Hysteroscopic surgery, Abnormal uterine bleeding…
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Dr Rachel Moss – Riverside Women’s Healthcare. Dr. Rachel Moss is an experienced gynaecologist with 30 years experience and has been in sole . . .
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Mairi Wallace’s special interests are; Urogynaecology (prolapse and incontinence) and the menopause. Particularly interested in the quality of . . .
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The diagnosis and management of patients in the area of reproductive health and disease, including but not limited to women’s . . .
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General Gynaecology including but not limited to the following:
Contraceptive Therapy, Pelvic pain, Dysmenorrhea & Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts, Vulvar condition . . . .
