Menopause
MENOPAUSE BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST
Hot Flushes & Night Sweats
Hot flushes and sweats are a commom symptom of the menopause, Megs Menopause cooling spray can help keep you cool.
Feeling cold
If you are feeling cold then you can try one of our Boots hot water bottles.
Fatigue
Night sweats can keep you up at night meaning you feel tired and fatigued. Having good sleep hygiene can help Wellwoman 50+, Boots complete woman 50+ or MegsMenopause meno blend all contain vitamin B which can help contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Mood swings
Irritability, mood swings and feeling irritable can be a sign of the menopause, taking time to relax and switch off can help. Try taking a bath with Radox 12H Scent Touch Stress Relief Bath Soak 500 ml
Skin Changes Acne & Changes to skin texture
Reduced oestrogen can affect the appearance of your skin you can try Vichy Neovadial, Prai Ageless Neck and decollatage cream or MegsMenopause S.W.A.L.K Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Joint Pain & Stiffness
Joint pain & Muscle Tensions - Menopause can affect your joints, consider taking Boots joint assure and Seven Seas joint care can support healthy joints. To ease muscle tension try a relaxing bath using Radox Mineral Therapy Feel Relaxed Bath Soak 500ml or a massage.
Thinning hair
You may notice your hair becomes thinner as you go through the menopause, Pantene Hair Biology Menopause Hair Thickening & Scalp Soothing Treatment 100ml and Plantur 39 Phyto-Caffeine Shampoo for fine, brittle hair 250ml or Toppik Hair fibres range can help give the appearance of thicker hair. Boots skin, hair and nails capsules contain biotin which contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
Vaginal dryness
Vaginal dryness, itching and irritation is a common symptom of the menopause, Vagisan Cream 50g or Boots Vaginal Moisturiser 30g can help ease these symptoms.
The menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally. Periods become less frequent over a few months or years and then eventually stop altogether. The menopause is influenced by a change in hormone levels. When the ovaries no longer release an egg each month, they stop producing as much of the female sex hormone, oestrogen.
Many women experience changes to their body years before their final period. The time leading up to the menopause is called the peri-menopause. This stage may last for months, years or it may happen quickly.
The menopause has three stages:
- Perimenopause
The time between the beginning of menopausal symptoms to a woman’s last period. This stage may last for months, years or it may happen quickly - Menopause
The time when a woman has her last period - Post-menopause
The time after a woman’s last period. A woman is considered to be post-menopausal when she’s not had her period for an entire year.
The hormonal rollercoaster that’s the menopause can leave you feeling muddled up. We promise it isn’t all doom and gloom though. There are things you can try to help you get back to feeling like you again. Here are Dr Harper’s top tips on how to look after your mental health when going through the menopause:
- Chat to your GP about treatment options
- Exercise regularly – moving your body is a great way to help your brain release happy hormones
- Speak to your loved ones about how you’re feeling – even if they don’t understand, they’ll want to be there for you
- Try and eat a healthy, balanced diet – fuelling your body with healthy, nutritious foods is a great way to help you feel good
- Savour your slumber time – getting enough sleep every night is super important for keeping you at your best
The majority of women going through the menopause want to openly talk about it. Here at Boots, we want to be part of the conversation normalising the menopause. We want to be there for you from the early stages and support you through your physical and emotional changes. Whilst many of you will seek treatment plans from your GP, we also know many of you are looking for natural solutions that work and help you manage your symptoms.
We understand how overwhelming it can feel to go through various stages of menopause, so we want to prepare you and give ongoing support to help you identify, treat and talk about your symptoms. You can find effective and innovative products such as the menopause test kit, vitamins and supplements to help relieve symptoms and manage the menopause successfully so you can feel great. We recognise that menopause isn't just about wellness and health also beauty solutions so you can also discover products that help your hair, skin, sexual health and more.
