Responding to frequently asked questions

The most common search terms used to reach information on the AMS website tend to coincide with the frequently asked questions shown on popular patient websites.

There are AMS Information Sheets that will assist you in providing an explanation to your patients.

Are there natural treatments for menopausal symptoms?

• Complementary and Herbal Therapies for Hot Flushes
• NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms

What alternative treatments are available for menopause symptoms?

• Complementary and Herbal Therapies for Hot Flushes
• NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms

Is HRT (hormone replacement therapy) safe?

• Treating the Menopause – the Concept of Risk and Benefit
• Venous thrombosis/thromboembolism risk and menopausal treatment

How long does menopause last?

• What is menopause?
• Genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Does menopause cause weight gain?

• Weight management and healthy ageing

Will HRT reduce night sweats and hot flushes?

• Complementary and Herbal Therapies for Hot Flushes
• NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
• Mood and the menopause

What treatments are available for menopause?

• Menopause – Combined Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Menopause – Oestrogen Only Therapy
• NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms

When does menopause occur?

• Diagnosing Menopause
• Glossary of Terms
• Surgical Menopause
• What is menopause?

Does menopause affect every woman?

• What is menopause?

What are the signs and symptoms of menopause? 

• Diagnosing Menopause

What is menopause? 

• Diagnosing Menopause
• Glossary of Terms
• Surgical Menopause
• What is menopause?

Now that I've begun menopause, should I be concerned about birth control?

• Contraception

Besides hormone replacement therapy, how can I treat hot flushes?

• Complementary and Herbal Therapies for Hot Flushes

Sex has become painful since menopause. What can I do?

• Genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Content updated October 2024