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Menopause
October is Menopause Awareness Month
Every October, organizations and advocates come together to raise awareness about menopause - a natural life stage that affects millions of women, yet remains under-discussed and often misunderstood.
At Menopause Spotlight, our mission is to provide accurate information, informed guidance, and supportive resources to help women navigate this transition with confidence. From managing symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep changes, to understanding long-term health impacts, we are here to ensure you have the knowledge you need.
Join us this Menopause Awareness Month to:
- Learn the facts about menopause and midlife health.
- Explore trusted resources and expert perspectives.
- Break the silence by sharing stories and raising awareness.
📖 Discover more at Menopause Spotlight — because menopause matters.
What Is Menopause?
Menopause is the point in time when you haven’t had a period for 12 months in a row, without pregnancy, illness, or medication as the cause. It signals the end of your reproductive years and usually occurs between ages 45 and 55, though it can happen earlier or later.
What’s Happening in Your Body
When you reach menopause, your ovaries stop releasing eggs and estrogen levels drop significantly. During your reproductive years, the main form of estrogen, estradiol, rises and falls throughout the menstrual cycle.
After menopause, estradiol levels usually fall below 30 pg/mL. At this stage, a weaker form of estrogen called estrone, which is mainly produced in body fat, becomes the primary type of estrogen.
Because menopause marks the end of monthly periods, it’s important to let your healthcare provider know if you notice any vaginal bleeding afterward. Even light spotting should be checked, as it may point to an underlying condition.
How Long Does Menopause Last?
Menopause itself is just one point in time, the 12-month mark without periods. The symptoms, however, may start during perimenopause and continue into postmenopause.
What You Can Do
Menopause isn’t just a medical milestone, it’s a transition. And like any transition, it can feel overwhelming without support.
Menopause Spotlight offers practical tools, real-life stories, and resources to help you feel more informed, less alone, and ready to navigate what’s next.
Additional Resource on Menopause
Want to explore further?
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) offers detailed guide on menopause. It’s a great place to learn more and complement what you’ve read here.
This website provides general information to help you better understand menopause and related topics, as explored in the Menopause Spotlight books. It is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor or other healthcare provider with any questions about your health, treatments, or symptoms.
Menopause: The moment of bloom — a natural milestone, opening into the next chapter.
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