Gynecology

Menopause

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Treatment

Most treatment is aimed at treating symptoms rather than altering menopause, which is a natural and healthy condition for most women. Treatments may include:

• Lifestyle changes
• Nonprescription medications
• Prescription therapies
• Treatments for specific symptoms such as lubricants for vaginal dryness or anti-depressants for emotional changes
• Preventive medications or supplements for chronic post-menopausal conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated February 28, 2008