Why we need to talk more about menopause
2 years, 2 months ago

Why we need to talk more about menopause

Live Mint  

A 51- year- old banker, who wants to stay anonymous, recalls how she started experiencing hot flashes while shopping for her older daughter’s wedding. Additionally, menopause in women often coincides with a time when one’s life undergoes significant other changes: children leaving the nest, sudden weight gain and financial concerns, among a host of other issues. “Women may have to balance a work life and domestic responsibilities along with managing their menopause symptoms, which can increase stress levels and low mood,” explains Tanu Choksi, a psychologist & counsellor based in Mumbai. “Cognitive complaints in menopause are common and are associated with anxiety in many women as they fear that these changes may later lead to dementia,” says Dr Ashwini Bhalerao Gandhi, a consultant gynaecologist at P D Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Mahim, Mumbai, adding that memory issues at menopause should not be confused with dementia, which is rare before 64 years of age. “ From couples and family education to corporate workshops, awareness initiatives would go a long way in making our women’s lives better,” she says.

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Holistic Approaches To Menopause Management: Integrating Mental, Physical, And Emotional Well-being
3 days, 15 hours ago

Holistic Approaches To Menopause Management: Integrating Mental, Physical, And Emotional Well-being

ABP News  

Menopause marks a major change in life, bringing an extensive range of emotional changes that women must experience. Breathing exercises and journaling can ease anxiety and help enhance mental clarity during emotional shifts related to menopause. Antioxidantslike trans resveratrol present in foods such as grapes helps to promote heart health and decrease inflammation.Herbal supplements like ashwagandha and black cohosh have …

Women Over 50 Reveal What Sex Is Actually Like For Them After Menopause
1 week, 2 days ago

Women Over 50 Reveal What Sex Is Actually Like For Them After Menopause

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Menopause can bring about a number of mental, physical and emotional changes — including some shifts in your sex life. In fact, it’s a myth that women stop being sexual once menopause hits, midlife sex coach Sonia Wright told HuffPost. All of my sexual encounters since menopause and becoming single are with younger men ranging in age …

There is a scandal about HRT – but it’s not the one Panorama thinks it is
2 months ago

There is a scandal about HRT – but it’s not the one Panorama thinks it is

The Independent  

The moment I saw the Panorama documentary The Menopause Industry Uncovered being advertised, I suspected that it wasn’t going to be helpful. The BBC documentary claimed it would focus on the commercialisation of menopause care, but instead headed down a disappointing path discrediting Dr Louise Newson, a private medic whom I consider one of the most pioneering practitioners in women’s …

There is a scandal about HRT – but it’s not the one Panorama thinks it is
2 months, 2 weeks ago

There is a scandal about HRT – but it’s not the one Panorama thinks it is

The Independent  

The moment I saw the Panorama documentary The Menopause Industry Uncovered being advertised, I suspected that it wasn’t going to be helpful. The BBC documentary claimed it would focus on the commercialisation of menopause care, but instead headed down a disappointing path discrediting Dr Louise Newson, a private medic whom I consider one of the most pioneering practitioners in women’s …

What to know about menopause, according to a doctor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about menopause, according to a doctor

CNN  

CNN — Menopause is a nearly universal experience for women who live to middle age. Around 90% of women experience menopausal symptoms, which can include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood alterations and weight gain. Most women go into menopause between ages 40 and 58, with the average age of experiencing menopause being 51, according to the North American Menopause Society. …

What to know about menopause, according to a doctor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about menopause, according to a doctor

CNN  

CNN — Menopause is a nearly universal experience for women who live to middle age. Around 90% of women experience menopausal symptoms, which can include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood alterations and weight gain. Most women go into menopause between ages 40 and 58, with the average age of experiencing menopause being 51, according to the North American Menopause Society. …

Depression, rage, and brain fog: How perimenopause is taking women by surprise
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Depression, rage, and brain fog: How perimenopause is taking women by surprise

ABC  

Having her period was mostly uneventful for Kirsten, until age 37 when she started noticing an "extreme kind of despairing depression", rage, and irritability. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 QLife on 1800 184 527 ReachOut Australia "I've seen …

Menopause retreats are the next big thing in wellness
54 years, 11 months ago

Menopause retreats are the next big thing in wellness

CNN  

CNN — Gabriele Sewtz is not the kind of person who goes on wellness retreats. But when it comes to treatment or figuring out what works well for you, you’re pretty much still left to your own devices.” Changing ‘the change’ “Menopause is having a moment,” said Dr. Barbra Hanna. “So that’s a reason we have named it as a …

Menopause retreats are the next big thing in wellness
54 years, 11 months ago

Menopause retreats are the next big thing in wellness

CNN  

CNN — Gabriele Sewtz is not the kind of person who goes on wellness retreats. But when it comes to treatment or figuring out what works well for you, you’re pretty much still left to your own devices.” Changing ‘the change’ “Menopause is having a moment,” said Dr. Barbra Hanna. “So that’s a reason we have named it as a …

Gen X feels left in the dark with menopause due to a lack of research and support
7 months ago

Gen X feels left in the dark with menopause due to a lack of research and support

Salon  

At age 44, Marni Penning felt extremely off. Most OBGYN residency programs in the United States “lack the curriculum necessary to effectively prepare residents to manage menopausal women.” Penning’s story mirrors a growing chorus of Gen X women experiencing menopause who are speaking out about the lack of public discourse, knowledge and research around the experience. “Women in midlife are …

Could Ayurveda’s ancient herb be the answer to your menopause symptoms?
7 months, 1 week ago

Could Ayurveda’s ancient herb be the answer to your menopause symptoms?

The Independent  

It may well be a natural stage of a woman’s life, but we don’t all experience menopause equally. Feel Ashwagandha + Mushroom Complex: from £35.95, wearefeel.com Thus Ayurvedic powerhouse have been shown to help reduce stress, regulate mood and provide comfort during the menopause transition Type: Capsules Servings: 2 per day Vegan? Feel’s blend also includes 3 adaptogenic functional mushrooms …

Why exercising your way through menopause is a good idea
8 months, 1 week ago

Why exercising your way through menopause is a good idea

Live Mint  

I was first introduced to the term ‘menopause’ when my mother mentioned that her menopause phase might be starting. Alongside this hormonal shift, women may experience a wide range of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood swings, vaginal dryness, weight gain, and reduced bone density. And exercise can help mitigate many of the symptoms associated with this …

Menopause Matters, Period
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Menopause Matters, Period

Deccan Chronicle  

In India, talking about menstruation is still a taboo subject in many homes. “Support from family and friends can be the best antidotes along with nurturing relationships and friendships with people of common interests and a little bit of self-love.” All Work and No Care According to Deloitte’s Women @ Work: A Global Outlook report, more than 33% of women …

DR MARGARET MCCARTNEY: The menopause isn't just some 'problem' that can only be solved with HRT
9 months, 1 week ago

DR MARGARET MCCARTNEY: The menopause isn't just some 'problem' that can only be solved with HRT

Daily Mail  

HRT — hormone replacement therapy — is hardly out of the news. Presenter Davina McCall has said that being on HRT is 'going to kind of provide me with a bit more protection than it would if I wasn't' But there are also women who are disappointed by it and find it doesn't live up to some of the claims …

'Upset' Sudha Murty once told Narayana Murthy about menopause: ‘Hormones can…’
10 months ago

'Upset' Sudha Murty once told Narayana Murthy about menopause: ‘Hormones can…’

Hindustan Times  

Sudha Murty talked about menopause and emotional and physical changes she went through in a chat with SheThePeople founder Shaili Chopra recently. When asked if she was scared, despite the awareness, Sudha Murty said that she accepted menopause and the changes that came with it. "I knew that when my hormones started retreating, I should accept that my skin would …

More than half of all Australians will experience menopause. Here's how to prepare and manage symptoms
11 months, 1 week ago

More than half of all Australians will experience menopause. Here's how to prepare and manage symptoms

ABC  

Corrine Pohlman experienced unpleasant perimenopausal symptoms for more than a decade before she started treatment. Key points: Menopause is a time12 months after a person's last period when their ovaries stop functioning To help prevent harsh perimenopausal symptoms, doctors recommend upping calcium intake, reducing alcohol consumption and regular exercise Experts are calling for more training for GPs to help them …

Women Over 50 Reveal What Sex Is Actually Like For Them After Menopause
11 months, 1 week ago

Women Over 50 Reveal What Sex Is Actually Like For Them After Menopause

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Menopause can bring about a number of mental, physical and emotional changes — including some shifts in your sex life. In fact, it’s a myth that women stop being sexual once menopause hits, midlife sex coach Sonia Wright told HuffPost. All of my sexual encounters since menopause and becoming single are with younger men ranging in age …

Women always had hot flashes at work. Now they’re done hiding menopause
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Women always had hot flashes at work. Now they’re done hiding menopause

LA Times  

Natalia Maureira-Rey was in a meeting with five fellow lawyers in Spain this May when she suddenly started to sweat. “These hot flashes with menopause, it’s unbelievable,” Maureira-Rey, head of North America corporate legal affairs for Spanish retail group Inditex, said to the colleague sitting closest to her. Still, they’re examples of a growing cohort of women who are likely …

Menopause discussions are coming into the open, with a boost from celebs
1 year, 1 month ago

Menopause discussions are coming into the open, with a boost from celebs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Who doesn’t want a magic …

Depression risk doubles during menopause; mental health and self-care tips women should follow
1 year, 2 months ago

Depression risk doubles during menopause; mental health and self-care tips women should follow

Hindustan Times  

One of the lesser talked about aspects of women wellness is the arduous transition during menopause that comes with a range of physical and mental health challenges. How menopause can cause depression "The journey through menopause can bring about a multitude of changes in a woman's body, but what often goes underreported is its impact on mental health. While it's …

7 Subtle Signs Of Menopause People Often Miss
1 year, 2 months ago

7 Subtle Signs Of Menopause People Often Miss

News 18  

When a woman is nearing menopause age, she undergoes a lot of changes that reflect in her physical, psychological and emotional health. While the average age of menopause ranges from 45-55, a lot of women are experiencing early menopause due to poor lifestyle and dietary habits. While weight gain, hot flashes and irregular periods are the initial signs of menopause, …

Halle Berry speaks about menopause: Indian women, HR respond
1 year, 4 months ago

Halle Berry speaks about menopause: Indian women, HR respond

Hindustan Times  

Recently, in an interview with a magazine, actor and filmmaker Halle Berry, 57, opened about menopause and said, “I’m smack dab in the middle of menopause. And so, I always try to find the fun in it.” While actors like her are creating a positive environment around menopause and inspire many to keep breaking stereotypes, it’s important to also understand …

The workplace can be rough for menopausal women. Employers are starting to step up
1 year, 4 months ago

The workplace can be rough for menopausal women. Employers are starting to step up

CNN  

New York CNN — From hot flashes and heart palpitations to chronic insomnia and brain fog, menopausal symptoms may affect roughly 25% of the US working population at any given time — and now a growing number of employers are stepping up to offer more support. As one 63-year-old office administrator put it, “Coworkers giving me weird looks because I’m …

Opinion: Menopause doesn’t have to be miserable
1 year, 6 months ago

Opinion: Menopause doesn’t have to be miserable

LA Times  

There are an estimated 55 million women in menopause in the United States today, the majority of whom endure its most debilitating symptoms in silence. There was a bit of encouraging news last month: The Food and Drug Administration approved a new non-hormonal oral drug to treat vasomotor symptoms of menopause — better known as hot flashes. It is imperative …

Debunking Myths About Menopause
1 year, 7 months ago

Debunking Myths About Menopause

News 18  

Menopause is a natural phenomenon that signifies the conclusion of a woman’s reproductive cycle. Dr. Parul Sathe, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, debunks some common misconceptions about menopause. Myth: Menopause means the end of your sex lifeTruth: While hormonal changes can cause vaginal dryness or discomfort, there are many ways to address these issues and maintain a …

What are the symptoms of menopause and how can they be relieved?
1 year, 10 months ago

What are the symptoms of menopause and how can they be relieved?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Menopause: Hollywood A-listers call to end stigma
1 year, 10 months ago

Menopause: Hollywood A-listers call to end stigma

The Hindu  

For years, the sweeping physical and emotional midlife change that women undergo has been shunted to the shadowy corners of public view, and barely even discussed among friends. "I went to five different doctors -- nobody ever once suggested that it could be menopause," Winfrey says, calling for more public discourse to warn women about what is to come, and …

Menopause: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy A Bane Or A Boon For Menopausal Women?
2 years ago

Menopause: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy A Bane Or A Boon For Menopausal Women?

News 18  

WHO defines menopause as a cessation of menstrual periods after the age of 40 years; periods must stop for at least 12 months. In India, 130 million women are living beyond the age of menopause and the mean age of menopause is 46.2 years compared to 51 years in their western counterparts. “Long term effects of menopause due to low …

Menopause: HRT linked to depression – here’s what the evidence actually says
2 years, 1 month ago

Menopause: HRT linked to depression – here’s what the evidence actually says

The Hindu  

A growing number of women are turning to hormone replacement therapy to alleviate distressing symptoms of the menopause – including hot flushes, bladder weakness, vaginal dryness, joint pain, brain fog, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression. But while the study may have identified an association between HRT and depression, it did not actually show that taking HRT made women depressed. Similarly, …

Why doctors are studying new drugs to treat women’s midlife mood swings
2 years, 1 month ago

Why doctors are studying new drugs to treat women’s midlife mood swings

Live Mint  

Researchers are testing several new drugs to treat depression and anxiety symptoms that women frequently experience during perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause. Some doctors say hormone therapy used for menopause symptoms can help, but women who have had breast cancer and other conditions aren’t advised to try that option. Doctors are also hopeful that some new drugs aimed …

No, your life doesn’t stop because of menopause
2 years, 1 month ago

No, your life doesn’t stop because of menopause

Live Mint  

The first time I heard anyone discuss menopause publicly was while watching an episode of Sex and the City. While I applaud the show for exposing menopause as a natural part of a woman's life, menopause became the monster hiding under the bed - the most undesirable thing a woman could face. It's been 13 years since that episode of …

It’s World Menopause Day – and I, for one, am sick of hearing about it
2 years, 2 months ago

It’s World Menopause Day – and I, for one, am sick of hearing about it

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I don’t mean to sound facetious …

How And When Do You Know If Menopause Has Set In
2 years, 2 months ago

How And When Do You Know If Menopause Has Set In

News 18  

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of the menstrual cycle. Top Showsha Video Menopause Indicators and Diagnosis Several health conditions and physical characteristics typify menopause which may vary in occurrence, severity, and intensity for every woman. Requisites for medical interventions Menopause is an ageing aspect that cannot be averted; however, its symptoms and associated conditions can …

Health Issues Women May Face After Menopause
2 years, 2 months ago

Health Issues Women May Face After Menopause

News 18  

Postmenopause is the time after a woman has gone through menopause and has not had her menstrual cycle for more than 12 consecutive months. As the estrogen level decreases, women experience health challenges like slow metabolism, increased risk of heart disease, and weakening of the bones may lead to osteoporosis, among others. Here are a few health issues that women …

Column: I’m glad Courteney Cox is talking about menopause. Now can we do something about it?
2 years, 2 months ago

Column: I’m glad Courteney Cox is talking about menopause. Now can we do something about it?

LA Times  

Naomi Watts says it will empower you; Courteney Cox warns that it will consume you; one recent study argues it may be a reason women are leaving the workplace; and a British company is using NASA technology to help. At 53, she is leaning into the menopause-equals-freedom manifesto encapsulated by Kristin Scott Thomas’ magnificent monologue in Season 2 of “Fleabag.” …

What Is Menopause? A Look At Its Symptoms
2 years, 3 months ago

What Is Menopause? A Look At Its Symptoms

News 18  

For a woman, bleeding for 5-6 days in a month is common and necessary to flush out waste blood from her body. Once a woman enters her mid-forties, she is likely to start experiencing symptoms of menopause. A woman enters her menopause 12 months after her last period. Menopause is a natural process that takes place when the ovaries age …

Women undergoing menopause should focus on these three nutrients
2 years, 4 months ago

Women undergoing menopause should focus on these three nutrients

Firstpost  

Simrun Chopra suggests an eating protocol that can be modified for each person’s unique concerns. Women undergoing menopause experience hot flashes and weight gain, as well as other health issues. According to nutritionist Simrun Chopra’s recent Instagram Reel, women going into menopause are at an age where they might have other issues like cholesterol, arthritis, osteoporosis, digestive problems, high uric …

Menopause is real. We need to talk about it
2 years, 5 months ago

Menopause is real. We need to talk about it

Hindustan Times  

It’s yet to stream into India, but Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is already top on my must-watch list. “Women and their bodies — period, menopause — we’re not talking about any of this yet,” Thompson told Glamour magazine. While we’ve been chipping away at the traditional silence around menstruation — tennis player Qinwen Zheng blamed menstrual cramps for …

Menopause hinder half of women in their work
2 years, 7 months ago

Menopause hinder half of women in their work

NL Times  

Last year, 173,000 female employees indicated that menopause sometimes influenced their work. 36 percent said they sometimes functioned less well at work due to pain, fatigue, or concentration problems. 31 percent experienced uncomfortable situations at work due to hot flashes, mood swings, or leakage. A fifth of women did not experience any issues related to their menopause, and 25 percent …

Menopause: Symptoms, management tips, unknown facts and more revealed by doctors
2 years, 8 months ago

Menopause: Symptoms, management tips, unknown facts and more revealed by doctors

Hindustan Times  

The natural suspension of a woman’s menstrual cycle that marks the end of fertility is known as menopause. Menopause: Symptoms, management tips, unknown facts and more revealed by doctors In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anagha Chhatrapati, Consultant- Gynaecology at Mumbai's Global Hospital, explained, “Menopause marks the important milestone in woman’s reproductive life. She said, "Hot flushes or feeling …

How Menopause Affects Women's Body and What They Should Do
2 years, 10 months ago

How Menopause Affects Women's Body and What They Should Do

News 18  

Among women, the menstrual cycle ends after a certain age and it is referred to as menopause. At the time of menopause, a gradual decrease in menstrual flow is observed among women in their late 40s or early 50s. Various gynaecologists say that the average age of menopause among women is 51 years. Menopause also leads to dizziness and other …

Women are leaving their jobs because of the menopause – it’s time to start talking
3 years, 2 months ago

Women are leaving their jobs because of the menopause – it’s time to start talking

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Almost half of women say they stopped ‘having sex while going through menopause’
3 years, 5 months ago

Almost half of women say they stopped ‘having sex while going through menopause’

The Independent  

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Perimenopause: The Women's Health Issue No One's Talking About Enough
3 years, 5 months ago

Perimenopause: The Women's Health Issue No One's Talking About Enough

Huff Post  

PeopleImages via Getty Images Perimenopause can be a huge transition for many women — but they're still not prepared enough for it or given adequate support. There really hasn’t been a resource that’s been reliable for women, so they are caught off-guard,” said Sholes-Douglas, who went on to write the book “The Menopause Myth: What Your Mother, Doctor, and Friends …

Menopause and perimenopause: Diagnosis, symptoms and misinformation around HRT
3 years, 5 months ago

Menopause and perimenopause: Diagnosis, symptoms and misinformation around HRT

ABC  

While it's a normal stage in women's lives, the symptoms of menopause are infrequently talked about and often not taken seriously by the medical profession. Australasian Menopause Society president Sonia Davison said 20 per cent of women got more severe symptoms. "There's an increase in heart disease and stroke risk and an increased risk of osteoporosis, fracture and cognitive decline," …

Nine in 10 menopausal women suffer mental health issues, research suggests
3 years, 6 months ago

Nine in 10 menopausal women suffer mental health issues, research suggests

The Independent  

Nine in 10 women going through menopause experience mental health issues, with many suffering “crippling” anxiety and depression, new research has suggested. Healthcare providers told The Independent many people only associate menopause with physical symptoms such as hot flushes but the mental health repercussions are far more “crippling”. “Or they have brain fog and are not thinking clearly or low-level …

Starting Menopause Nearly Broke Me, And Nobody's Talking About It
3 years, 6 months ago

Starting Menopause Nearly Broke Me, And Nobody's Talking About It

Huff Post  

Carol Yepes via Getty Images When I came down with COVID last year, during the second week of confinement, seriously ill and unable to breathe, my period appeared unexpectedly. Like so many women searching for answers, I turned to Google and social media and began reading about women’s experiences with menopause. A New York Times article found that modern medicine …

Why it’s so hard to talk about ‘down there’: The doctor who is normalizing menopause
3 years, 6 months ago

Why it’s so hard to talk about ‘down there’: The doctor who is normalizing menopause

LA Times  

Women’s health and wellness is a billion-dollar business. A few days after Dr. Jen Gunter learned that she’d made the New York Times bestseller list with her new book, “The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health With Facts and Feminism,” the obstetrician-gynecologist was back on Twitter and Substack discussing poop, dispelling myths about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, …

Menopause can make everyday work a struggle. So why aren't we talking about it?
3 years, 8 months ago

Menopause can make everyday work a struggle. So why aren't we talking about it?

ABC  

Thirty years into a very successful corporate career, Janelle Delaney suddenly lost her confidence. Creating menopause-friendly workplaces Thea O'Connor, a wellbeing and productivity advisor who runs menopause training for managers, says there's often a generational divide among women when it comes to menopause and the workplace. To those determined to not show "weakness" for fear it betrays the work women …

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