There was a time when some women didn't live long enough to experience these symptoms, but now women live well beyond the menopausal years leading fulfilling and active lives. The good news it that many of these symptoms disappear within a few years.
Menopause no longer signals an end, but it marks a beginning for many women to become more independent, more focused, and to feel more empowered. Thanks to treatment options, women can manage their symptoms during and after menopause.
The image of postmenopausal women is changing. We are looking at more active years than our mothers did and can explore options, discover strengths, and enjoy life on our own terms. We need a new blueprint for these years, one that allows for changes in family structures, work patterns, and our roles as caregivers and for new definitions of retirement and the possibility of many healthy postretirement years. The menopausal transition is a change, but it can be a time of great enrichment.
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