Menopause used to be referred to as “the change.” It’s hard not to chafe against that term. Like the other code words applied to the functioning of women’s bodies—“visits from Aunt Flo” (periods), “visits from the stork” (pregnancy), “that time of month” (PMS), it feels like one more attempt to cover up what’s really happening and put this transition/transformation behind the curtain.
But, in this case, the idea of change is far more accurate than the clinical word, menopause. Sure, change can be hard. No woman looks forward to hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, headaches and a rollercoaster ride of emotions. And, there’s a lot of introspection needed to come to grips with moving beyond your child-bearing years—especially if you have children and they’re growing up and, perhaps, moving away.
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But, in this case, the idea of change is far more accurate than the clinical word, menopause. Sure, change can be hard. No woman looks forward to hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, headaches and a rollercoaster ride of emotions. And, there’s a lot of introspection needed to come to grips with moving beyond your child-bearing years—especially if you have children and they’re growing up and, perhaps, moving away.
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