Surgical Menopause Patient Booklet – First Edition
A Practical Guide for Women Across Aotearoa New Zealand
Surgical menopause can be sudden, overwhelming, and full of questions. Whether you’re preparing for surgery or adjusting afterward, this free booklet is designed to support you – with clear information, shared experiences, and practical tools to help you navigate this life-changing transition.
What’s Inside:
- Understanding surgical menopause – hormones, surgery, fertility preservation
- Making informed choices – consent, questions for your medical team
- Preparation & recovery – planning, what to expect, practical tips
- Managing symptoms – HRT, non-hormonal options, lifestyle strategies
- Support, identity & advocacy – emotional wellbeing, relationships, self-advocacy
- Resources & moving forward – tools, guidance, next steps
Download the Booklet (PDF)
Koha
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Help Us Reach More People
We’re running a Givealittle campaign to make this resource available throughout New Zealand, including printed copies for clinics, hospitals, and GP practices. Your support will directly determine whether this becomes a reality – helping ensure that women everywhere have access to the information and guidance they need. For more information, visit: https://surgicalmenopause.org.nz/givealittle/
Share & Give Feedback
We encourage you to share the booklet with:
- Family or friends who are going through surgical menopause
- Healthcare professionals
- Support groups and community networks
We also warmly welcome your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions. Your feedback will help us improve the booklet and make it even more useful for everyone going through surgical menopause. Please share your comments at info@surgicalmenopause.org.nz.
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[Updated: 27 Oct 2025]
Surgical Menopause New Zealand Trust 