This chapter is an introduction to a topic which often gets swept under the rug in the world of health and wellness—Menopause. This chapter provides an overview about the topic, attempting to debunk the myths about menopause, explaining the science behind the body’s hormonal shift. It sheds light on the epidemiology, genetic basis, and the often-overlooked challenges and symptoms of menopause. This chapter is an introduction to the various practical solutions for meeting these challenges, from lifestyle changes, stress management to hormonal therapy and community support. This aims to lay the foundation for the subsequent chapters in the textbook, as we embark on this journey of empowering ourselves with knowledge. Menopause is not the end; it is a new beginning, a time for women to “tune in” to their bodies and embrace this new chapter of life with zeal and confidence.

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Menopause—An Overview

  • Vandana Agarwal,
  • Renuka Malik

摘要

This chapter is an introduction to a topic which often gets swept under the rug in the world of health and wellness—Menopause. This chapter provides an overview about the topic, attempting to debunk the myths about menopause, explaining the science behind the body’s hormonal shift. It sheds light on the epidemiology, genetic basis, and the often-overlooked challenges and symptoms of menopause. This chapter is an introduction to the various practical solutions for meeting these challenges, from lifestyle changes, stress management to hormonal therapy and community support. This aims to lay the foundation for the subsequent chapters in the textbook, as we embark on this journey of empowering ourselves with knowledge. Menopause is not the end; it is a new beginning, a time for women to “tune in” to their bodies and embrace this new chapter of life with zeal and confidence.