Menopause Clinic in Abu Dhabi: Perimenopause & Menopause Care at HealthPlus

Menopause care supports women through the hormonal changes that occur before, during and after menopause. Perimenopause is the transition leading up to menopause, when periods may become irregular and symptoms can begin. Menopause is reached after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, when this is not explained by hormonal contraception. At HealthPlus Women Wellness Clinic in Abu Dhabi, support is designed for women aged 35–60, including those with perimenopause, menopause or earlier ovarian insufficiency.

Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause

Menopause affects every woman differently. Symptoms can affect sleep, work, relationships or daily wellbeing. Common symptoms include:

  • Hot flushes and night sweats

  • Irregular or changing periods during perimenopause

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Mood changes, low mood or irritability

  • Vaginal dryness, discomfort or pain during sex

  • Reduced sexual desire

  • Problems with concentration or memory

  • Joint or muscle aches

  • Changes in body composition or weight

  • Hair or skin changes

Any bleeding after 12 months without a period should be medically assessed, even if it happens only once.

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Causes and Risk Factors

Natural menopause occurs as ovarian hormone production declines with age. It usually happens in midlife, but timing varies. Menopause can also occur earlier following surgery that removes the ovaries or as a result of some medical treatments.

Menopause before age 40 may be related to premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), previously called premature ovarian failure. Family history, certain genetic or autoimmune conditions, and previous medical or surgical treatment may be relevant, although sometimes no cause is identified. Earlier menopause deserves specialist assessment because hormone loss can also affect long-term bone and cardiovascular health.

Menopause Diagnosis and Assessment

A menopause consultation begins with your menstrual pattern, symptoms, medical and family history, medicines, contraception and personal concerns. For otherwise healthy women aged 45 or over with typical symptoms, menopause and perimenopause are usually identified clinically without routine hormone blood tests.

Testing may be appropriate when symptoms occur at a younger age, when the diagnosis is uncertain, or when another condition needs to be excluded. Women under 40 with possible POI require specific assessment rather than assuming their symptoms are routine menopause.

Your consultation may also include discussion of blood pressure, bone health, cardiovascular risk, cervical screening, sexual health, pelvic-floor symptoms and other preventive needs according to your circumstances.

Menopause Treatment and Support

Menopause is a natural life stage, but symptoms can be treated when they are troublesome. Management should be personalised and may include:

  • Education about perimenopause, menopause and what to expect

  • Lifestyle guidance for sleep, physical activity, nutrition and wellbeing

  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when clinically appropriate after discussing individual benefits and risks

  • Non-hormonal treatment options where appropriate

  • Treatment for vaginal dryness and other genitourinary symptoms

  • Support for sleep, mood and emotional wellbeing

  • Review of bone health and preventive health needs

  • Ongoing follow-up as symptoms and treatment needs change

HealthPlus also supports women experiencing earlier menopause or possible premature ovarian insufficiency. Treatment decisions depend on age, symptoms, medical history, preferences and any factors that may affect suitability for hormone therapy.

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When Should You See a Menopause Specialist?

Consider booking a menopause consultation if hot flushes, sleep problems, mood changes, vaginal symptoms or menstrual changes are affecting your quality of life; if you are unsure whether symptoms are related to perimenopause; or if you want to discuss HRT or non-hormonal options.

Seek specialist advice for menopause symptoms before age 45, suspected POI before age 40, or any vaginal bleeding after menopause.

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Why Choose HealthPlus Women Wellness Clinic in Abu Dhabi?

HealthPlus provides dedicated menopause support through its Women Wellness Clinic, with care focused on understanding symptoms, personalised management and health beyond symptom control. The wider HealthPlus women’s health and Family Health Center network also provides gynecology, preventive care and related specialist services when needed.

HealthPlus lists consultant gynecologists with experience in menopause and menopausal disorders across its Abu Dhabi outpatient network.

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You do not have to wait until symptoms become severe to ask for help. If you are experiencing signs of perimenopause or menopause, or want a clearer plan for your health during this transition, book an appointment with the HealthPlus Women Wellness Clinic in Abu Dhabi for personalised assessment and support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Perimenopause is the transition before menopause, when hormone levels fluctuate, periods often change and symptoms such as hot flushes or sleep problems may begin. Menopause is reached after 12 consecutive months without a period when this is not explained by hormonal contraception. Symptoms can continue after menopause.

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