Learn
the Language
of Menopause
Everyone’s experience of menopause is unique. By creating a vocabulary by women, for women, we can help everyone to better understand the symptoms of menopause.
Start by exploring our am I menopausal?
page to learn more about what to expect.
Learn
the Language
of Menopause
Everyone’s experience of menopause is unique. By creating a vocabulary by women, for women, we can help everyone to better understand the symptoms of menopause.
Start by exploring our am I menopausal?
page to learn more about what to expect.
These definitions draw on insights from research and the experiences of individuals.
These are images of fictional patients including fictional name, age and locations.
When you’re thinking of everything you need to get done tomorrow and it feels like it’s all going to come crashing down on your head.
Learn
the Language
of Menopause
Everyone’s experience of menopause is unique. By creating a vocabulary by women, for women, we can help everyone to better understand the symptoms of menopause.
Start by exploring our am I menopausal?
page to learn more about what to expect.
Learn
the Language
of Menopause
Everyone’s experience of menopause is unique. By creating a vocabulary by women, for women, we can help everyone to better understand the symptoms of menopause.
Start by exploring our am I menopausal?
page to learn more about what to expect.
…sorry what were we just talking about?
Learn
the Language
of Menopause
Everyone’s experience of menopause is unique. By creating a vocabulary by women, for women, we can help everyone to better understand the symptoms of menopause.
Start by exploring our am I menopausal?
page to learn more about what to expect.
Learn
the Language
of Menopause
Everyone’s experience of menopause is unique. By creating a vocabulary by women, for women, we can help everyone to better understand the symptoms of menopause.
Start by exploring our am I menopausal?
page to learn more about what to expect.
These definitions draw on insights from research and the experiences of individuals.
These are images of fictional patients including fictional name, age and locations.
When your favourite food loses its charm…
How do I start talking about menopause?
Around 13 million people are currently menopausal in the UK.
Join the conversation.1
How do I start talking to my GP?
Managing your menopause
Things you can do to help manage symptoms and improve your wellbeing.
Race and
menopause
Understanding how your race and ethnicity can impact how you experience the menopause.
DEFINITIONS
Loss of libido
Definition
by Fatima, 46, from Slough
Talking to my plants, doing my taxes, taking a good book to bed. I’ll do anything but have sex right now.
Joint pain
Definition
by Clare, 48, Chelmsford
When you’re walking around the house and you realise the creaking sound you can hear is your knees, not the floorboards.
Nowadays, when my heart starts racing, it’s not necessarily because I’m having romantic thoughts….
Palpitations
Definition
by Clare, 48, Chelmsford
I don’t want to look like a bodybuilder, but I do want to maintain my muscle strength so that I can feel and look well in my later years.
Reduced muscle mass
Definition
by Paula, 53, Newquay
These definitions draw on insights from research and the experiences of individuals. These are images of fictional patients including fictional name, age and locations.
Useful information
Access our expert resources, available in a range of languages, to improve your understanding of perimenopause and menopause.
1. Menopause support. Available at: https://menopausesupport.co.uk/?page_id=60. Last accessed October 2025
