Collagen and menopause
Skin loses collagen faster in the years after menopause as oestrogen falls.
Short answer Skin loses collagen faster in the years after menopause as oestrogen falls. Collagen supplements may modestly help skin hydration, but they do not treat menopausal symptoms, and HRT has the stronger evidence for skin and bone.
What changes
Studies suggest skin collagen falls noticeably in the first five years after menopause. Bone loss speeds up too.
What helps
Sun protection, not smoking, protein, calcium and vitamin D. Speak to a GP about symptoms and bone health. If you want to try collagen for skin, see collagen for skin and our menopause supplements page.
Related pages
- Liquid collagenLiquid collagen is hydrolysed collagen already dissolved, sold as shots or bottles.
- Collagen powderPowder is the most economical way to take a meaningful dose of collagen: one scoop usually gives 5g to 10g.
- Collagen tablets and capsulesTablets and capsules are convenient but hold little collagen, typically 0.5g to 1g each, so matching a powder dose can mean six or more a day.
- Vegan collagenCollagen is an animal protein, so true vegan collagen from plants does not exist.
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Questions people ask
What should I know about collagen and menopause?
Skin loses collagen faster in the years after menopause as oestrogen falls.
Can I take this with medication?
Ask a pharmacist or GP first; some supplements interact with medicines.
Do supplements replace a balanced diet?
No. They are meant to add to a varied diet, not stand in for one.
Sources
- Great Britain nutrition and health claims register (opens in a new tab)
- NHS: Menopause (opens in a new tab)
Checked 9 October 2026.