Glossary Of Terms
Welcome to the Menopause Glossary
Let’s be honest, cutting through all the medical jargon is one of the hardest parts of this journey. Words like estrogen, progesterone, or atrophic vaginitis (yep, that’s a real one) can leave you more confused than clear.
When I began my own research, I realised how much I needed a straightforward, accessible resource to make sense of it all. That's why I created this Menopause Glossary. A thoughtfully designed tool to support you as you lookt into books, articles, and studies related to menopause and hormonal health. A quick-reference guide that makes menopause language feel less like a science lesson and more like something you can actually understand and relate to.
This glossary breaks down common terms, symptoms, and treatments into simple, everyday language PLUS a few infographics for you visual learners. It's not exhaustive (yet!), so if you spot something missing, let me know and I’ll add it in.
While you’ll see terms like “women” and “female” throughout (especially in medical definitions) please know this Glossary, and The Hormone Harmony Network as a whole, is created with inclusivity in mind.
Menopause isn’t one-size-fits-all, and support should reflect that. However this experience is showing up for you, you belong here.
Uncomplicate it. One word at a time.
Perimenopause
The start of your natural journey to Menopause. Your body's production of estrogen and progesterone which are key female hormones starts to up and down at an unpredictable rate. Think rollercoaster rather than down a steep hill. It usually begins in women in their 40s (there are of course exceptions!). It can last from 2-10 years
Perimenopause Symptoms
There are well over 30 Perimenopausal Symptoms but the first most commonly recognised symptoms are
Postmenopause
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Postmenopause
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Estrogen
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
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Postmenopause
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Progrestrone
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Mood Swings
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Brain Fog
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Night Sweats
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Night Sweats
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Night Sweats
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Night Sweats
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Menopause Myth #5
Menopause means the end of your sex life.
Truth:
It doesn’t have to! While vaginal dryness and libido changes are common, solutions like lubricants, pelvic health exercises, and hormone therapy can help.
Menopause Myth #8
You just have to “tough it out.”
Truth:
There are so many options for symptom management, from lifestyle changes to medical treatments.You don’t have to suffer in silence.
Postmenopause
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Estrogen
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
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Postmenopause
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Progrestrone
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Mood Swings
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Brain Fog
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Night Sweats
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Night Sweats
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