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Discover the truth behind the myths veiling menopause. Myths of Menopause illuminates this stage of the female hormone odyssey with insights from leading experts, empowering women with the wisdom and understanding to navigate this journey.
The intricate dance of female hormones is integral to women's health and well- being. During every woman's lifetime she passes through key waypoints marked by hormonal shifts. While the decline in ovarian hormone production is universal, each woman's journey through menopause is distinctly shaped by her individual response to hormones and her personal life experiences.
Embark on the female hormone odyssey, navigating challenges with newfound knowledge.
These are some of the top recurring myths of menopause explored in this book.
Menopause is a physical/mental illness. Menopause is only about the capacity to reproduce. Menopause happens quickly. Menopause only happens in middle aged women. Menopause is only about hot flushes. Weight gain is inevitable with menopause. Having sex is not possible after menopause. All women experience menopause in the same way. Menopause is a taboo topic and it is difficult to talk about. When the ovaries retire, it is time to retire from work and life. Menopause means you resign yourself to poor quality of life and health: there is nothing you can do. There are specific "diets" and supplements for menopause. There is a particular exercise or type of exercise for menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) causes breast cancer. All women should take hormone replacement therapy HRT. No woman needs HRT. Menopause means you can no longer be active. Menopause prevents athletes and dancers from training and performing.
Whatever your age, it is never too early to gain an understanding of menopause. To echo Marie Curie's timeless wisdom, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."
