World Menopause Day?

October 18, 2021

World Menopause Day raises awareness of menopause and for menopausal women to realize the support options available to improve their health and wellbeing. If you are a woman, there is no escaping menopause. Every woman will reach a point in their life in which they no longer have their period. A woman reaches menopause after it’s been one year since their last period. For many women, reaching menopause stirs up various emotions. Women are happy to no longer have their menstrual cycle. However, this can be devastating as well as it means their childbearing years are over. This can be especially difficult for women who reach menopause early. Most women experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. The average age is 51 years old. About 1 in 100 women reach menopause before the age of 40. Menopause can be a challenging time for women. For this reason, it’s important they reach out to their doctor for help. Finding a support system is also extremely beneficial.

HOW TO OBSERVE #WorldMenopauseDay

Many women’s health organizations and women’s groups organize conferences, seminars, webinars, special talks, and other programs. Women are also encouraged to share their personal stories and things that have helped them through menopause. To participate:

• Talk to the older women in your life to see what menopause was like for them.
• Read about celebrities that have spoken out about menopause, such as Emma Thompson, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Whoopi Goldberg.
• Listen to a podcast, like My Menopause Doctor, Menopause: Unmuted, or Mastering Menopause.
• Learn more about the symptoms of menopause and how to best manage them.

Share this day on social media with #WorldMenopauseDay