3 October 2025

Women in Focus

How MAYRLIFE Supports the Menopause Transition

Menopause is far more than the end of the fertile years – it marks a profound hormonal shift that affects both body and mind.

Menopause is far more than the end of the fertile years – it marks a profound hormonal shift that affects both body and mind. Declining estrogen and progesterone levels influence metabolism, bone density, cardiovascular health, sleep, and mood. Many women experience not only hot flashes or weight gain during this phase, but also a sense of losing control over their own body. Yet menopause is not a disease, but a natural process that can be shaped consciously. With medical guidance, holistic therapies, and targeted lifestyle interventions, this transition becomes an opportunity for renewed stability, energy, and long-term health.

A talk with
Dr. Viyan Sido MD

Dr. Viyan Sido, MD, is a specialist and longevity expert with many years of experience in the field of prevention. One of her main focuses is women’s health and the challenges of menopause. In the following talk, she explains how the MAYRLIFE Health Concept supports women during this phase of life – and why a holistic approach is key to alleviating symptoms and promoting lasting health.

Dr. Sido, let’s start with the basics: what exactly happens hormonally in a woman’s body during menopause? Many of our listeners have heard about declining estrogen and progesterone levels, but what does that really mean for the body’s systems – from metabolism to bone health?”

I would say menopause is far more than the end of menstrual cycles, it’s a profound hormonal transition that influences nearly every system in a woman’s body. As estrogen and progesterone gradually decline, many of the processes they regulate begin to shift.

Estrogen, for instance, isn’t just about reproduction, it protects our bone density, keeps blood vessels flexible, supports metabolism, and even affects mood and cognitive function. Its loss increases the risk of osteoporosis, slows metabolism, and can even impact cardiovascular health.

Progesterone, on the other hand, is closely linked to sleep quality and emotional balance, so its drop often explains insomnia and mood changes. Menopause is not a sudden break but a gentle adjustment and recalibration of our body’s internal systems. Once we understand this, we can navigate this transition actively and with confidence.

From your experience, what are the most common complaints women face during menopause? Are there specific symptoms that tend to dominate – for example, hot flashes that disrupt sleep, changes in weight or metabolism, or joint pain that affects everyday life? Which of these do women report as the most challenging to cope with?”

The most common complaints women face during menopause go far beyond the classic hot flashes though those, along with night sweats, are certainly among the most disruptive because they often disturb sleep. And once sleep is affected, everything else feels harder.

Many women also notice changes in their metabolism: weight gain, a shift in fat distribution toward the abdomen, or a slower response to exercise. Joint and muscle pain, mood fluctuations, decreased libido, and the well-known “brain fog” are frequent concerns as well. But I would say the most challenging part isn’t necessarily one single symptom, but it’s the accumulation of changes and the sense of losing control over your own body.

That’s why it’s so important to understand that menopause is not a disease but a natural transition. With the right support, lifestyle strategies, and medical guidance, women can not only manage these changes but actually use this time as a turning point to build long-term health.

When it comes to easing menopausal symptoms, there are many possible approaches. From a medical perspective, treatments such as hormone replacement therapy can be considered, but there are also holistic options. In your experience, which medical and holistic strategies for example at the MAYRLIFE Health Resort Altaussee have proven most helpful for women in this phase?

I would say the most effective way to support women in menopause is never one single therapy, but it’s a tailored combination that respects the complexity of what’s happening in the body. From a medical perspective, hormone replacement therapy can be extremely helpful, especially when symptoms like severe hot flashes, sleep disturbances, or accelerated bone loss are present. But it’s never a “one-size-fits-all” solution; it needs to be individualised to every woman’s needs.

Nutrition, gut health, metabolic balance, movement and stress regulation - all of these shape how women experience this transition. At MAYRLIFE Altaussee, we combine advanced diagnostics with deeply integrative programs: anti-inflammatory and hormone-supportive nutrition, detox therapies, targeted micronutrient support, and structured movement plans.

Women often tell me they not only feel relief from their symptoms, but also regain clarity, energy, and a stronger sense of control over their bodies. Menopause then stops being something to “get through” and becomes a powerful opportunity to reset health and longevity, for the decades ahead.

Lifestyle seems to play a big role. How can nutrition, gut health, and regular movement support women during menopause? For instance, can a diet rich in fiber, exercises like yoga or strength training, or even structured wellness programs – such as those offered at MAYRLIFE – make a noticeable difference in reducing symptoms like hot flashes, digestive discomfort, or mood swings?

I would say our lifestyle is one of the most powerful tools we have during menopause. Nutrition, gut health, and regular movement can profoundly shape how we experience this transition as women. A fiber-rich, anti-inflammatory diet supports hormone metabolism and stabilizes mood. Strength training protects bone and muscle, while yoga and breathwork calm the nervous system and can ease hot flashes or sleep disturbances.

At MAYRLIFE, we combine all these elements into individually tailored medical programs and the results are clear: our patients report fewer symptoms, more energy, and a stronger sense of control over their bodies. Menopause then becomes less of a phase of “decline” and far more of an opportunity to actively build long-term health and resilience.