Health Conditions

Menopause

Support your health through this transition

Menopause is a whole-body transition that can affect your sleep, energy, mood, metabolism, bone health, and more. Lifestyle medicine can work alongside your medical care to help manage symptoms, support your overall health, and build healthy habits for this stage of life and beyond.

Proactive care

Hormonal changes during menopause can affect many areas of your health, including:

These changes don’t happen in isolation. Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and other daily factors can also shape how you feel and function during this transition. Lifestyle medicine brings these pieces together as part of a personalized approach to your care.

Meaningful Progress

Menopause isn’t something you simply have to power through. When healthy lifestyle changes become part of your care, progress can show up in different ways, from feeling better day to day to improving your health over time. Small, consistent changes can make a meaningful difference in how you feel now, while supporting your health for the years ahead.

Early changes

  • Fewer or less intense hot flashes
  • Better sleep
  • More stable energy
  • Improved mood and stress management

Functional improvements

  • Increased strength and mobility
  • More energy for everyday activities
  • Greater consistency with healthy routines

Metabolic improvements

  • Improved blood sugar or cholesterol
  • Healthier body composition
  • Improved overall cardiometabolic health

Long-term health protection

  • Maintaining bone and muscle health
  • Reduced cardiovascular risk
  • Healthy habits that support overall well-being as you age

Clinical changes

  • Adjustments to medications or other treatments
  • Improved risk factors for related conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease
  • Care plan adjustments based on your symptoms, health goals, and progress

Questions to ask your care team

What stage of menopause am I in, and what should I expect next?

Which lifestyle changes could make the biggest difference for my symptoms and overall health?

What can I do about symptoms that are affecting my daily life, such as problems with sleep, mood, or energy?

Would hormone therapy or other treatments be appropriate for me, and what are the risks and benefits based on my health history?

What should we monitor to support my bone, heart, and metabolic health over time?

Nutrition in Menopause

An overview of nutrition strategies that can support health and well-being during and after menopause.

Best for: People who want to support cardiometabolic, bone, and overall health through nutrition during menopause.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “Are there nutrients or eating patterns I should prioritize during menopause?” to your next visit.

Important: Nutrition needs vary based on health history, medications, symptoms, and risk factors. Seek individualized guidance when needed.

Download: Nutrition in Menopause (PDF)

Sleep in Menopause

Practical information about common sleep challenges during menopause and habits that may support more restorative sleep.

Best for: People experiencing sleep disruption during the menopause transition.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “Are menopause symptoms contributing to my sleep problems, and should I be evaluated for another sleep condition?” to your next visit.

Important: Persistent insomnia, loud snoring, gasping during sleep, or excessive daytime sleepiness may require further evaluation.

Download: Sleep in Menopause (PDF)

Stress in Menopause

Practical strategies for understanding and managing stress during the menopause transition.

Best for: People experiencing increased stress, mood changes, or difficulty coping during menopause.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “Could menopause be contributing to my stress or mood changes, and what support is available?” to your next visit.

Important: Persistent anxiety, depression, or changes that interfere with daily life deserve professional attention and support.

Download: Stress in Menopause (PDF)