Menopause Conditions

Menopause is one of the most significant changes a woman goes through in her life. Sometimes called ‘the change’, ‘the pause’ or ‘the second spring’, it’s the stage when menstrual periods stop, marking the end of ovulation and reproductive years. And it’s a stage marked by significant hormonal changes. 20% of women have no symptoms and breeze through. But most of us have some, ranging from mildly annoying to downright debilitating.

Fifty percent of the population goes through menopause. But that doesn’t make it easy. It can be pretty distressing, both physically and emotionally, impacting our lives in many ways. Daily activities, exercise, friends, work, intimate relationships – almost everything can be affected. You might be embarrassed at work by sudden hot flushes or exhausted from poor sleep.

Understanding menopause

Menopause means the last menstrual period. Technically speaking, when you’ve had no periods for 12 consecutive months, you’re considered post-menopausal. This change usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being 51. But experiencing menopause hardly means life is over – most women live a third of their lives after menopause.

Menopause typically occurs due to a decrease in the hormones oestrogen and progesterone, produced by the ovaries. However, some have a sudden medical menopause due to surgery or medication. The lead-up to natural menopause, when hormone levels start to change and periods become irregular, is called perimenopause – and can also cause noticeable changes throughout your body.

During menopause, you might experience hot flushes, night sweats, difficutly sleeping, aches and pains, brain fog, vaginal dryness and loss of libido, bladder leakage or urgency and mood changes. This might limit your ability to work, be intimate and do the things you enjoy. Menopause can also increase the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease, so it’s essential you stay on top of your health.

At Pelvic Health Matters, we know all about menopause. And we’re here to help you go through yours. In conjunction with your doctor, we can help you better manage your symptoms and optimise your health afterwards. So if you are peri- or post-menopausal and experiencing problems, don’t suffer alone, contact us soon. We’re confident that our proven pathway is the best way to restore your pelvic health and live your best life.

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Menopause & Related Conditions

We Can Help You With:

Our Proven Pathway to Treating Menopause Conditions

Discover
what matters

  • Complete an online pelvic health questionnaire – so we can understand your specific menopause symptoms.
  • You'll have a 1-on-1 consultation – we’ll listen to your story because it's not just about the physical stuff. Your thoughts, feelings and environment also matter. We’ll also conduct a clinical assessment of your muscles, joints and nerves.
  • Together, we’ll set meaningful health goals – llike “to understand what exercise I should be doing for my bones” or “to understand the menopause-related changes in my body and what I can do about it”.
  • Explore what’s been discovered - and how it all fits together.

Restore
what matters

  • Get a personalised pelvic health plan – with your choice of treatments such as:
    • General exercise program
    • Pelvic floor muscle training
    • Good bladder and bowel habits
  • Have the tools, skills and knowledge – to understand your menopause symptoms and what you can do about them. You’ll learn how to use your pelvic floor muscles when it counts.
  • Don’t feel alone in this journey – we’ll coach and guide you, but you’ll control the time frames and treatment choices.
  • Restore your pelvic health – so you feel fit and healthy in this phase of your life.

Enjoy
what matters

  • Achieve your pelvic health goals – and get back to the things you used to do and enjoy new ones. You might feel more confident in your body despite the changes.
  • Embrace new possibilities – take up a new activity – or visit that overseas country. Maybe you can start a new relationship or say “YES” to joining friends bushwalking.
  • Don’t rely on us anymore – you’ll have the tools to manage independently. But we’re always here if you need us.
  • Our goal is to ensure you always enjoy a happy and fulfilling life.

Learn more about Our Pathway >

Pelvic Health Matters

New name.
Same exceptional care.

Formerly known as Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy, our new name reflects both what we believe in and what we do. We have an unwavering belief that pelvic health matters for everyone, at every stage of life.

Same phone number: 03 8823 8300
New email: physio@pelvichealth.com.au