AWARENESS and EDUCATION and SUPPORT
In my years of working with women in menopause—studying the science of menopause and, more importantly, working directly with women to understand their needs and expectations—I’ve come up with the three most important things women need for a better menopause transition: Women need AWARENESS and EDUCATION and SUPPORT.
Let me explain how important this is for your menopause transition.
You need AWARENESS of what your body is going through so you don’t panic, thinking you’re sick with some grave disease. Many women tell me they fear they have breast cancer when they just have breast soreness during perimenopause.
EDUCATION makes it easier to understand why you feel the way you do. When you understand what’s going on in your body during the hormonal changes of midlife you’ll be less stressed and embrace this natural cycle of life – your womanhood!
Some coaches offer a six-week course that will change your life forever. But midlife is more of a journey, especially if you’re still going through hormonal changes, so most women benefit from SUPPORT over a longer time. Menopause is an anniversary, 12 months with no periods, but the process doesn’t start or end there. Perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause, can last two to eight years. And postmenopause has different challenges from perimenopause.
Midlife (40+) is the perfect time to start giving your health the full attention it deserves. What can you do without your health? So look after your health!
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
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