In much of life attitude can be the governing factor between success and failure. So why should Menopause be any different?

How menopause can affect you

According to research by the NHS Confederation, 60,000 women are off work with long-term menopause symptoms, with these absences costing the economy £1.5billion a year.

Even though 13million women are going through the menopause it is estimated that one in four have to visit their GP at least three times before getting appropriate treatment.

Is it any wonder so many feel let down and desperate and are looking for an effective, more natural approach to help with their symptoms.

Good or bad?

For some women the menopause is a time of seamless transition from one phase of life to another, bringing an opportunity to take stock, explore new areas of creativity and self fulfilment, and looking forward to a more relaxed way of being.

But so many others find themselves suffering from loss of confidence, mood swings and depression, insomnia and the physical and emotional symptoms related to menopause.

Why the varied experience, when the basic pattern of hormonal changes is much the same?

What’s going on?

There are several clues.

Firstly, the fact that the shorter or more abrupt the menopause, the more severe tend to be the unwanted symptoms.

Secondly, there is a significant overlap between the symptoms of post-natal depression (PND), premenstrual tension (PMS), and the menopause.

Thirdly, the increase in the incidence of some autoimmune diseases, with a higher than average incidence occurring during the menopausal years.

These observations suggest that these symptoms are not directly due to the effects of the hormones themselves, but to the change in the levels and balance of hormones.

Also to the rate of change; that in PND being the most abrupt, and in natural menopause the most gradual.

What also needs to be taken into consideration is that change is stressful, and that raises your anxiety levels and that again impacts on your hormonal symptoms.

The emotional context

Menopause is often accompanied by both physical and emotional changes — and challenges. While society often focuses on the discomfort and difficulties, it’s essential to remember that menopause is a natural phase of life, bringing opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

This period often brings about a reassessment of your life, providing an opportunity to reflect on your priorities, personal goals and desires.

It can also be a time to think about letting go of what no longer serves you and make space for new opportunities.

Self-care during menopause is not just about managing symptoms; it’s also about finding ways to support your wellbeing.

Simple practices such as meditation, exercise, and a balanced diet can have profound effects on your well-being.

All those factors also help in maintaining hormonal balance, reducing stress, and improving overall health.

Helpful information:

Menopause is an opportunity to look at things differently; whether that is your diet, your lifestyle or choices about how you deal with your hormonal health and the symptoms and conditions that can arise at this time.

Menopause does not have to be a struggle, there are many options available for both information and support.

If you need help with your symptoms then it can be useful to see where you might need more hormonal support.

This article will give you that information.

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