Last updated July 2026 · 8 minute read
The short answer. During perimenopause and menopause, falling oestrogen speeds up collagen loss, and research suggests women can lose a meaningful share of skin collagen in the years around menopause. Many women take a high strength hydrolysed marine collagen daily to support skin, hair, nails and joints through this stage.
The oestrogen and collagen link
Oestrogen helps support collagen in the skin and connective tissue. As oestrogen falls through perimenopause and menopause, collagen declines faster than the gentle 1% a year of your earlier adult life. This is why so many women notice changes to skin, hair and joints clustering around this time.
What women commonly notice
- Skin feeling thinner, drier and less firm
- Hair feeling weaker or less full
- Nails that split more easily
- Joints feeling stiffer, especially in the morning. See choosing a collagen for menopause.
How collagen can support you through menopause
Hydrolysed marine collagen is absorbed as small peptides and is rich in Type 1 collagen, the type most abundant in skin. Taken daily and consistently, women use it to support skin firmness and hydration, hair and nail strength, and joint comfort. The added vitamins matter too: vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. These are food supplements that support your routine, not a treatment for menopause itself, and they sit comfortably alongside other steps your GP may recommend, including HRT.
Eternal Collagen: 15,000mg in one daily cap
Hydrolysed marine collagen, enriched with 19 essential vitamins and minerals, in a tropical flavour that mixes easily into water, juice or a smoothie. One 25ml cap a day, made in the UK.
Building a menopause friendly routine
- One daily cap, tied to an existing habit so you keep it up
- Plenty of protein, the building block your body works with
- Regular movement and strength work for joints and bones
- Good sleep and daily SPF
If menopause symptoms are affecting your quality of life, speak to your GP about the full range of options.
Frequently asked questions
Does collagen help with menopause?
Many women take collagen through menopause to support skin, hair, nails and joints as falling oestrogen speeds up collagen loss. It is a food supplement that supports your routine rather than a treatment for menopause itself.
When should I start taking collagen for menopause?
Many women start in perimenopause, when the decline begins, but it can be taken at any stage. Consistency over months matters more than the exact start point.
What is the best collagen for menopause?
A high strength hydrolysed marine collagen with supporting vitamins, taken daily. Eternal Collagen provides 15,000mg with 19 vitamins and minerals in one cap. See our menopause buying guide.
Can collagen help menopausal joint pain?
Some women take collagen to support everyday joint comfort during menopause. If you have persistent or severe joint pain, speak to your GP rather than relying on a supplement.