Seems like everyone's an expert on menopause. Your aunt, your hairdresser, the local news anchor — their jokes and advice can make menopause sound like a disease. The truth is that menopause is a normal, natural stage of life. At the beginning of your journey through menopause, you may feel as though you don't know where you're going. That's why we're here. As you move through this website, you may find solutions that are right for you.
Menopause Basics
Menopause means something different to each woman, but there are certain key elements that we all share.
Your Reproductive Life Cycle
Think of your life in phases: you start with infancy, move onto childhood, and then reach puberty. At this point, your hormones start raging, your body feels like it doesn't belong to you, and your moods may abruptly swing from silly to dejected. So years later, if you're experiencing menopausal changes, it may certainly seem like you've been there before! However, the years surrounding menopause can be a time to define your own experiences and make positive choices about healthcare, relationships, and your own potential.
Breaking Down the Myths About Menopause
The biggest stumbling block for most women is getting past the old myths about what perimenopause (the years before the event) and menopause mean. Reaching menopause does not mean that life as you know it has ended! Some women have easy transitions. Others have a rough time for several years; others have bothersome symptoms that come and go. If you feel like your life is in turmoil, you're not alone. In fact, there's a lot you can do to minimize the effects of the symptoms you may be experiencing.
Being in the Prime of Life
You may be in the prime of your life in your 40s, 50s, or 60s – long enough to have the experiences and knowledge to mentor others. You're also free to let others know exactly who you are as a person, rather than being defined by society's roles for you.
Studies of women who dreaded menopause in their 20s and 30s show that their attitude towards it improved the older they got. And after their final menstrual period, most women regarded menopause as primarily positive. You may fear the unknown, but once you've experienced the event, you're an expert!
One of the best starting places for reaching your prime is to take proactive steps towards improving your health right now, so you can start on the road to successful aging. There are many paths along this journey through menopause, but you get to choose which one path you take! As with everything in life, it's always best to begin with the basics and add on as you need to. For example, you can make the choice to start with Estroven® treatment for menopausal symptoms, and then see where that leads. And the decisions you make now about your health and wellness may change as time goes on.
For more information on menopause and treatment options visit www.estroven.com.