Resources
The Menopause Society
This website offers trusted, evidence-based education and tools to help women understand menopause and find Menopause Society Certified Practitioners (MSCPs) in its provider directory.
National Menopause Foundation Symptom Checklist
A fillable PDF that you can use to track your symptoms as they change over months and years. Very helpful to print and bring with you to your appointment with your provider.
Calculating Your Own Risk for Breast Cancer and Heart Disease
You will be able to make a better-informed decision about your health when you know your risk for two of the most common causes of death in women, breast cancer and heart disease.
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Calculator – NCI
Evaluates your risk for invasive breast cancer over the next five years and up to age 90 (lifetime risk) - American Heart Association PREVENT Cardiovascular Disease Calculator:
Estimates your 10-year and 30-year risk for total cardiovascular disease (CVD), including atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD) and heart failure (HF). It is the first risk tool to combine cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health measures to guide primary prevention-focused treatment decisions.
Protein Calculator
From Women In Balance.
Women in (peri)menopause are advised to eat 1-1.2 grams of protein for each kilogram they weigh to maintain muscle and bone mass. This calculator allows you to personalize your requirements based on your age, size, and exercise goals. In general, it is healthiest to eat lean protein (chicken, fish, tofu, and nuts) as real food, not as powders and supplements.
Calcium Calculator
From the International Osteoporosis Foundation
Almost half of women over the age of 50 do not get the recommended 1200 mg of calcium per day, according to the Menopause Society. As a major building block of bone and teeth, calcium is also important for muscle function, nervous system health, and blood clotting. This calculator lets you enter the foods you eat to estimate your daily calcium intake for a typical day.