WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY

The theme for World Menopause Day 2022 is "Cognition and Mood"

Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51

World Menopause Day is held annually on 18th October. The day was designated by the International Menopause Society to raise awareness of the menopause and to support options to improve health and well-being for women in mid-life and beyond.

World Menopause Day was established in 1984 by the World Health Organization and the International Menopause Society with the intention of spreading awareness about this condition that affects women as they age.

In the months or years leading up to menopause, one might experience these signs and symptoms- Irregular periods, Vaginal dryness, Hot flashes, Chills, Night sweats, Sleep problems, Mood changes, Weight gain and slowed metabolism, Thinning hair and dry skin & Loss of breast fullness

Menopause is a natural process with treatments that focus on symptomatic relief. Vaginal dryness is treated with topical lubricants or estrogen. Medications can reduce hot flushes. In special circumstances, oral hormone therapy may be used.