Menopause (easy read)
What happens when you get menopause and perimenopause.
![Woman](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Me%20woman7.png?itok=Q6qksGAq)
Menopause is something that happens to all women.
![No period](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/no%20period.png?itok=gx3Tx9s-)
It is when your periods stop.
![Woman](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Passport%20Woman.png?itok=X5ztJAgL)
It usually happens when you are between the ages of 40 and 60.
![Other reasons](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Think8.png?itok=zx419BuL)
Your menopause can sometimes happen for other reasons.
![Operating on ovaries](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/operate.png?itok=T4HNN_vJ)
Like if you have had surgery on your ovaries.
Ovaries are body parts low in your tummy.
![Cancer](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Cancer.png?itok=uobtdM2d)
Or if you have had cancer treatment.
![Not pregnant](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Pregnant%20no.png?itok=4gN7AOYR)
You cannot get pregnant after you have had menopause.
![Perimenopause](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Dont%20know%20woman2.png?itok=A2LABJSk)
There is also something called perimenopause.
![One year](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Years%202022%20%281%29.png?itok=cNuKYdzm)
You get perimenopause about a year before menopause.
![Feeling different](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Sad2.png?itok=sVGKvRIG)
You might feel different during perimenopause but still have your period.
![Changes](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Worries%202%20%281%29.png?itok=3GuAA0nl)
Menopause can mean big changes.
![Feeling different](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Trina%201.png?itok=_l2ABHzb)
You may feel differently in your mind and body.
![No period](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/no%20period_0.png?itok=El-zQ-44)
You will have periods less often and then they will stop completely.
![Sad](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Sad%20Emoji_0.png?itok=D_KNa8Q3)
You may feel sad or angry.
![Temperature](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Body%20Temp%20High%202.png?itok=fgIPwluq)
You might suddenly feel really hot or cold.
![Hot flush](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Hot%20flush.png?itok=UwD0YXFe)
These are called hot flushes.
![Headache](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Headache.png?itok=DH0XgOot)
You might get headaches or migraines.
![Weighing](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Weighing3.png?itok=lmTpOQ4E)
You might put on some weight.
![No sex](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Sexual%20harassment.png?itok=DBtC_J-b)
You might not want to have sex.
![Vagina](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Body%201%20Vagina%204.png?itok=mnQj72u6)
Your vagina might be sore or red.
![Peeing](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Need%20a%20wee.png?itok=iTqG4Ao8)
You might get a urinary tract infection (UTI) which makes it hurt when you pee.
![Tired](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Tired%202%20%281%29.png?itok=txSQCC-9)
You might find it hard to sleep.
![Pain](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Back%20pain.png?itok=A210H2he)
Your body could feel sore and achy.
![Symptoms](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/symptoms.png?itok=3ROLBk9R)
These are all called symptoms.
![Group of women](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-11/Group%2063%20%281%29.png?itok=1b2EuabK)
Not everyone feels the same when they have their menopause.
![Some symptoms](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Symptoms2.png?itok=zar6_Bux)
You might only have some of these symptoms.
![Symptom](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Period%20Pain.png?itok=3eO2kUss)
You might have different symptoms.
![Months or years](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/months%20years.png?itok=1F0P6VZK)
The symptoms could last for months or years.
![Scared](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Scared%202.png?itok=Wt23M1BC)
These symptoms might sound scary.
![Help](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Help%20button.png?itok=mTAo_ygF)
But there are things you can do to help.
![Sleep](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Sleep%202.png?itok=kZ9gZOMa)
Get lots of rest.
![Healthy diet](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Healthy%203.png?itok=oTLrKqpw)
Eat a healthy diet.
![Milk, yogurt and kale](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/milk%20kale%20yogurt.png?itok=O1Ih_uce)
Milk, yogurt and kale are good to eat.
![Exercise](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Fitness%20Trainer%202.png?itok=54U1Ip4R)
Do lots of exercise.
![Friends and family](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Friends4.png?itok=ieBbvnX7)
Talk to your friends or family.
![Women](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Group%2063.png?itok=WN8_-dvm)
Lots of other women will be having their menopause too.
![Friends](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Friends7%202%20%281%29_0.png?itok=9Sl2DGUO)
Talking to people can make you feel better.
![HRT](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/Tablets%20%281%29.png?itok=ami6ashy)
There is a treatment called hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
![HRT](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/hrt.png?itok=ltQj7Fjd)
Lots of people use this to help with menopause symptoms.
![GP doctor](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-10/GP%20Doctor%209%20%281%29.png?itok=VvW1qg7i)
If you think you have menopause symptoms you should see your General Practitioner (GP).