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Understand the stages of menopause

What changes in your body at menopause and what may help you feel better.

Menopause Essentials™

Menopause Foundation of Canada

Menopause Essentials™

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  • Golden stylized tree on a cream background with the title "Menopause Essentials" and tagline "Stay strong. Feel great. Take charge."
  • Intro text titled "Celebrating Women in the Prime of Life," a "Did you know?" note, a disclaimer, and overlapping women's silhouettes
  • Heading "The Stages of Menopause" covering three sections: Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post-Menopause with ages and durations
  • Heading "How Do I Know When I'm in Perimenopause or Menopause?" beside an illustration of a woman meditating amid flowers
  • Heading "Common Symptoms" with a four-category table of menopause symptoms and a yellow warning callout
  • Heading "How Menopause Can Impact Your Life" with sections on Physical Health, Mental Health, and Quality of Life
  • Sections Work, Long-Term Health Risks, and Relationships, plus a dark callout on diverse menopause experiences with rows of person icons
  • Heading "A Note Before You Explore Lifestyle and Treatment Options" with a disclaimer before covering treatment choices
  • Heading "Lifestyle Changes: Small Steps, Big Impact" with a grid of nine illustrated tips (activity, diet, sleep, stress, etc.)
  • Heading "Manage Long Term Health Risks" checklist: heart health, cancer screenings, bone health, and genitourinary health
  • Heading "Prescription Options" with Hormone Therapy and Non-Hormonal Options sections listing bulleted medication choices
  • Heading "Non-Prescription Options" listing non-drug approaches (CBT, hypnosis, phytoestrogens) and a "5-10%" non-response statistic

Description

This guide explains the hormonal changes linked to menopause, their effects on the body and the long-term risks.

It also presents different approaches to better manage symptoms and support your well-being.

This tool was selected by experts to guide your choice.

Why this resource was selected

  • Better grasp the impacts of hormonal changes.

  • Explore approaches to manage symptoms.

  • Prepare to talk with a healthcare professional.

 

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Last updated on September 17, 2026

 

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