• Happy World Menopause Month!

    From: MenoLabs Dec-23-2021 07:16:am
    In 2014, The International Menopause Society designated October as World Menopause Month
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    Hi, ​, 

    Happy World Menopause Month! In 2014, The International Menopause Society designated October as World Menopause Month to help drive awareness  and I think it's working! Online mentions of the word “menopause” have gone up substantially, articles and news stories are covering the topic from a variety of angles, and more and more people are starting to have conversations about what menopause is.

    Even though humans recognized the menopausal phase of a woman's life as far back as Aristotle, we didn’t have a term for it until 1821, when French physician Charles Pierre Louis De Gardanne finally named it. Historically, cultural views on menopause have been mostly neutral to positive, but in the 18th century specifically, women’s reproductive and sexual health started to be viewed negatively, and we’ve been fighting to get our health needs addressed appropriately ever since.

    There is still a shocking amount of misinformation around menopause, though. So, in honor of World Menopause Month, let’s clear up three of the most problematic ones, shall we?

    MYTH: Menopause is a disease.

    FACT: Menopause is a natural process that will happen to everyone with female reproductive organs. It typically happens in the 40’s or 50’s, but can happen for some much earlier, due to medical procedures, chemotherapy, etc.

    MYTH: You will know you are in menopause because you will have hot flashes.

    FACT: While 80% of women report hot flashes as part of their transition into menopause, 20% of women will never have them. There are more than 40 symptoms of menopause, and no two women will have the same experience.

    MYTH: Menopause impairs your cognitive abilities.

    FACT: While brain fog and mood swings may make you feel like your brain is malfunctioning, menopause does not impact your decision-making skills, your problem-solving skills, or your ability to reason and think logically. However, hormone swings may make you feel more anxious, or make it difficult to manage your emotions when you are under stress. The good news is that once you are aware that this can happen, you can take steps to address it. The other good news: your hormones will not swing wildly forever. Over time, your body will be able to work with your new hormone profile to regulate your emotions.

    Share those myths and facts with the people in your life! The more we talk about it, the more we can all be informed and supportive, and that’s the whole goal of World Menopause Month!

     – Vanessa

    Did you have a coming-of-age party when you started your period?

    I got my period at age 11 and celebrated by getting my ears pierced. Over the next few years, I didn’t really wear earrings and my ears closed up. My period is still with me, but not for much longer. Maybe I’ll get my ears re-pierced to celebrate! How will you mark the occasion?

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    Plant Protein

    We keep recommending eating a plant-based diet to help make symptoms better during perimenopause. But we know that leads women to wonder: what do I eat for protein if I cut out meat? Besides tofu, beans, and nuts, there are vegetables that contain protein. Broccoli rabe has as much protein as three eggs! Protein protects our bones, which is essential during midlife, when bones start to weaken. Protein gives us energy and helps the body recover after working out. Here are five plant-based protein options to add to your diet: green peas, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, and nutritional yeast.

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