Menopause Care on World Menopause Day
Menopause is the point when periods have stopped for 12 months, most often between the mid-40s and mid-50s. Hot flushes, broken sleep, mood change, and vaginal dryness are reasons to see a gynecologist. On World Menopause Day, 18 October 2026, Dr. Swathi Srirangam at Samanwi Clinics in Saroornagar helps women in Hyderabad sort perimenopause from other causes and decide whether hormone therapy fits them.
What is the difference between perimenopause and menopause?
Perimenopause is the transition. Cycles may shorten, lengthen, or become heavier before they stop. Menopause is confirmed after 12 months with no period, and it is not confirmed by a single blood test in every woman. Pregnancy is still possible until that year is complete, so a missed period still needs a pregnancy test when that is relevant.
Thyroid disease, anaemia, and some medicines can copy these symptoms. A visit is how those are separated from the menopause transition. More detail sits on the menopause service page.
Which symptoms are worth a clinic visit?
Women from Saroornagar, LB Nagar, and Dilsukhnagar commonly ask about:
- Hot flushes and night sweats that disturb work or sleep
- Vaginal dryness or pain with intercourse
- Urinary urgency that is new
- Low mood or anxiety that arrived with cycle change
- Bleeding after 12 months without a period, which should always be checked
Is hormone therapy the default?
No. Menopausal hormone therapy helps selected symptoms, especially flushes and vaginal dryness, when the benefits fit a woman’s age, time since her last period, and history of clots, breast disease, or migraine. Some women do well with vaginal oestrogen alone, sleep advice, and treatment of vaginal discomfort, without a full hormone tablet.
Dr. Swathi Srirangam reviews that decision in clinic. A blog cannot tell you to start or stop hormones. Bleeding after menopause, chest pain, or a sudden severe headache needs urgent care, not a routine evening slot.
What about bones, heart, and daily life?
Oestrogen decline raises fracture risk over time. Calcium from food, vitamin D, weight-bearing activity, and not smoking matter as much as any tablet. Blood pressure and sugar also deserve a look at this age, because heart risk rises after menopause. The same appointment can cover a cervical screening reminder if you are due.
Clinic hours are Monday to Saturday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at Saroor Nagar Road, Kothapet, Hyderabad 500035. Call 90000 16910 or book online.
Common questions
What is World Menopause Day?
It is observed on 18 October to encourage open, accurate conversation about the menopause transition. This 2026 note from Samanwi Clinics is for women deciding whether their symptoms need a gynecologist.
Do I need a blood test to prove menopause?
After 12 months without a period at a typical age, the history is often enough. Blood tests help when periods stop early, the picture is unclear, or another hormone problem is possible.
Is bleeding after menopause normal?
No. Any bleeding after 12 period-free months should be assessed. It has several causes, and some of them need prompt treatment.
Who provides menopause care at Samanwi Clinics?
Dr. Swathi Srirangam, obstetrician and gynaecologist, sees women for menopause symptoms at the Saroornagar clinic.
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Reviewed for Samanwi Clinics by Dr. Swathi Srirangam. This article is general information for patients in Hyderabad. It does not diagnose you or replace a consultation. For severe pain, heavy bleeding, fever with confusion, chest pain, or trouble breathing, go to the nearest emergency hospital. Read the clinic disclaimer.
