Background: Menopause is a natural part of life which can affect a woman's physical and mental health. Women's experience and knowledge of menopause varies globally, and insufficient knowledge can lead to unnecessary suffering. Knowledge of the menopause is important, both for the women themselves and for the healthcare system in order to guide the women to appropriate self-care methods, which can be crucial to health in this new phase of life.

Purpose: The aim was to account for the effect health education, has on health and quality of life onwomen in menopause.

Method: A general literature study consisting of quantitative studies which included four randomized controlled studies, five quasi and one semi-experimental study, without a control group.

Results: The results showed that the knowledge that the women acquired during the educational interventions had a positive effect by improving the women's awareness and attitude towards the menopause, which empowered them to improve their lifestyles, and through this develop an increased health and thus a better quality of life.

Conclusion: Knowledge is the key to an improved quality of life. Through a structured education, the nursing care can increase the awareness and knowledge of women regarding their self-care during the menopause. This strengthens women's autonomy and is cost-effective for healthcare.