Facts about menopause
Everyone who has a period will go through menopause. As we age, our ovarian follicle (egg) production declines. We refer to menopause as the absence of periods for one year. The time prior to this is the perimenopause. You may…
Menopause resources
A collection of evidence-based information from Bloom Menopause Care and other trusted sources.
About menopausal hormone therapy
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for treating the symptoms of menopause. It usually involves supplementation with oestrogen and may also include progesterone and testosterone. Oestrogen is an important hormone with its receptors found in many parts…
Testosterone treatment as part of menopausal hormone treatment
While often referred to as the ‘male’ hormone, testosterone is a biologically active hormone in women too. It can be used as part of menopausal hormone treatment (MHT). What does testosterone do? Testosterone is thought to have an effect on…
Advice and fact sheets from Women’s Health Concern
Advice and fact sheets about all things menopause, from a trusted source.
Is menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) safe?
Here is an excellent evidence-based video discussing the safety of hormonal treatment in the menopause.
What should I eat?
Nutrition is fuel for our bodies and all it’s important functions. During menopause, good nutrition is important for our bones, heart, gut and for managing our weight. Good nutrition may also help in management of menopausal symptoms.
Menopause and mental health
Physical symptoms of menopause can affect our mental health, but menopause seems to have a direct effect on mood too. Read more about how menopause impacts mental health here.
Complimentary therapies for menopause
There is not a lot of science to support complimentary therapies in the treatment of menopause symptoms but here is some good information.
Non-hormonal treatment options for menopause
Although safe and effective, there are some people who cannot or prefer not to use hormone treatment options. We support safe prescribing and your right to choose what is best for you. Here’s a summary of the non-hormonal treatment options.
HRT use through time: dispelling the confusion
In the past, there has been a lot of confusion about hormone therapy. Initially used in the 1960s, it fell out of favour in the early 2000s. Evidence has now shown us that HRT is safe and effective.