Summary

• Menopause is the point in time when you have not had a monthly period for 12 months.
• The average age at menopause is 51 years.
• Menopause marks the end of the reproductive stage of your life.
• Symptoms during menopause include hot flushes, night sweats, muscle and joint aches, tender breasts and emotional changes.
• Ways to manage the symptoms of menopause include lifestyle changes, hormone replacement therapy and complementary therapies.

These key facts are from healthdirect.gov.au (accessed 29 Jan 2025). Visit the healthdirect website for more information about menopause.

Relevant Tests

If your doctor suspects you have menopause, they may request one or more tests.

If you are diagnosed with menopause, some of these tests will be used to monitor and manage your condition.

Find information about specific tests:

• Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
• Oestradiol
• Thyroid function tests