Phases

Guides by menopause phase

Choose your life stage and main concern - from weight and sleep to mood, hair loss and bone health.

Visual summary of menopause phase, self-care steps and when clinical advice is needed.

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Weight gain in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Body Changes
Hair loss in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Body Changes
Dry skin in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Body Changes
Abdominal fat in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Body Changes
Brittle nails in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Body Changes
Night hot flashes in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Hot Flashes
Workplace hot flashes in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Hot Flashes
Middle of night waking in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Sleep & Mood
Anxiety in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Sleep & Mood
Mild depression in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Sleep & Mood
Short-term memory in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Sleep & Mood
Work focus in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Sleep & Mood
Painful intercourse in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Sexual Health
No sexual desire in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Sexual Health
Recurrent UTIs in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Sexual Health
Weak bones in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Health Risks
High cholesterol in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Health Risks
High blood pressure in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Health Risks
Diabetes risk in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Health Risks
Breast screening in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Health Risks
Diet for Malaysian women in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Ramadan fasting in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Gym exercise in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Yoga and Pilates in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Stress management in Perimenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Perimenopause is the most complex transitional phase - menstrual cycles become irregular, symptoms emerge, but pregnancy is still possible. Duration: 4-7 y... Sleep & Mood
Weight gain in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Body Changes
Hair loss in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Body Changes
Dry skin in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Body Changes
Abdominal fat in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Body Changes
Brittle nails in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Body Changes
Night hot flashes in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Hot Flashes
Workplace hot flashes in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Hot Flashes
Middle of night waking in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Sleep & Mood
Anxiety in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Sleep & Mood
Mild depression in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Sleep & Mood
Short-term memory in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Sleep & Mood
Work focus in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Sleep & Mood
Painful intercourse in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Sexual Health
No sexual desire in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Sexual Health
Recurrent UTIs in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Sexual Health
Weak bones in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Health Risks
High cholesterol in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Health Risks
High blood pressure in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Health Risks
Diabetes risk in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Health Risks
Breast screening in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Health Risks
Diet for Malaysian women in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Ramadan fasting in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Gym exercise in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Yoga and Pilates in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Stress management in Menopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Menopause is a specific point - 12 consecutive months without menstruation. Retrospective diagnosis. For Malaysian women, this typically occurs at 49-51 ye... Sleep & Mood
Weight gain in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Body Changes
Hair loss in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Body Changes
Dry skin in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Body Changes
Abdominal fat in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Body Changes
Brittle nails in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Body Changes
Night hot flashes in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Hot Flashes
Workplace hot flashes in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Hot Flashes
Middle of night waking in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Sleep & Mood
Anxiety in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Sleep & Mood
Mild depression in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Sleep & Mood
Short-term memory in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Sleep & Mood
Work focus in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Sleep & Mood
Painful intercourse in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Sexual Health
No sexual desire in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Sexual Health
Recurrent UTIs in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Sexual Health
Weak bones in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Health Risks
High cholesterol in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Health Risks
High blood pressure in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Health Risks
Diabetes risk in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Health Risks
Breast screening in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Health Risks
Diet for Malaysian women in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Ramadan fasting in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Gym exercise in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Yoga and Pilates in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Nutrition & Lifestyle
Stress management in Postmenopause - Malaysian Women's Guide Postmenopause is the permanent phase after menopause - estrogen stays low, and long-term effects become priorities: osteoporosis, heart disease, genitourin... Sleep & Mood