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THE SYMPHONY
WITHIN : HORMONES,
MENOPAUSE AND
WOMEN’S WELLBEING
Menopause is a pivotal movement in this hormonal balance, menopause management, and
symphony, when hormonal shifts cue profound strategies for wellbeing at every stage of life.
changes throughout the body. These changes can
affect the heart, bones, skin, hair, and emotional Although Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is
balance. Understanding how hormones now considered to be an effective and generally
orchestrate this stage of life can help women safe way to compensate the progressive loss of
navigate it with confidence, whilst preserving their oestrogen in the perimenopausal period, it is not
health and wellbeing. suitable for everyone. Women with a history of
certain cancers (such as breast or endometrial
Hôpital de La Tour is a private hospital on the left cancer), blood clots, liver disease, or cardiovascular
bank of Geneva, dedicated to supporting women’s risk factors, may need to avoid HRT or use it under
health at every stage of life. This year, as we strict medical supervision. For these women,
celebrate our 50th anniversary, we reflect on the alternative strategies can help manage symptoms
passage of time and the transitions that shape life, and support long-term health. Options include
just as many women experience menopause non-hormonal medications, cognitive-behavioural
around the same age. From puberty to therapy to address mood changes and sleep
menopause, hormones orchestrate profound disturbances, and lifestyle interventions including
changes that influence the body, emotional regular exercise, strength training, balanced
balance, and quality of life. nutrition, and stress management techniques like
mindfulness or yoga. With the right support,
To celebrate this milestone, Hôpital de La Tour will women can achieve comfort, stability, and
host a conference on 28 May, gathering a diverse wellbeing throughout menopause.
panel of medical specialists across the fields most
affected by menopause, including hair, skin,
cardiovascular health, and bone health, to explore
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