The menopause affects every woman, but the age at which it occurs, the symptoms  experienced, and the later development of menopause-related problems varies widely. For some, the transition is relatively smooth, but for others it is not, and the later development of postmenopausal health problems can affect general health and
wellbeing, as well as quality of life as women age. This article gives an insight into some of the commonest postmenopausal problems with a view to increasing confidence in community nurses and nonmedical prescribers in recognition and management of the conditions discussed, so that they can offer advice and treatment where appropriate and if able to do so.