{"id":7926,"date":"2026-02-20T18:57:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T18:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skope.pt\/uncategorized\/menopausa-entender-a-transicao-e-retomar-o-bem-estar-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T19:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:28:25","slug":"menopause-understanding-the-transition-and-regaining-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skope.pt\/en\/news\/menopause-understanding-the-transition-and-regaining-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause: Understanding the transition and regaining well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"

Menopause is just a moment in time, but the transition that precedes and follows it can bring changes to the body and well-being.<\/p>\n

It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 and results from a progressive hormonal decline. Hot flushes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, vaginal dryness, joint pain, and metabolic changes are among the most common complaints. Every woman experiences this phase differently.<\/p>\n

Small adjustments to your daily routine can help: a balanced diet, good hydration, regular exercise, adequate sleep and avoiding tobacco and alcohol contribute to protecting your bones, heart and mental health. If the symptoms affect your quality of life, it is important to seek help from your Family Health Team.<\/p>\n

Menopause is not the end of vitality, but the beginning of a new stage that requires new care.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcd6 Pulsar \u2014 Health and Well-being Bulletin is a project by the Casa Hermes Foundation and NOVA Medical School, available on the Skope \u2014 Museum of Medicine and Health website.<\/p>\n

Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Authors:
\nAna Sintra Coelho \u2014 Intern with Specific Training in General and Family Medicine | USF Oriente | ULS S\u00e3o Jos\u00e9<\/p>\n

Joana Azeredo \u2014 Lecturer at NOVA Medical School | Faculty of Medical Sciences | Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Specialist in General and Family Medicine | USF Jardim dos Pl\u00e1tanos | ULS Lisboa Ocidental<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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