It’s a stage of life every woman will eventually face, yet it’s still one of the least talked about. Menopause affects more than 1.3 million women in the U.S. every year.Millions of women are navigating the transition known as perimenopause, which can begin in the early 40s, sometimes even earlier.During these years, women may offer with hot flashes, mood swings, thinning hair and nails and night sweats among other symptoms. Symptoms can last for years, but what makes the experience harder is how isolating it can feel.”Why do we still feel confused alone, and overlooked during this major stage of life?” asked Claire Gill, founder of the National Menopause Foundation.Gill said part of the reason is stigma. For too long, menopause has been treated as something to hide, tied up in outdated ideas about aging and femininity.”I really want women to speak about this stage of life and what they’re experiencing with their partners, their spouses, their children, and with their coworkers,” Gill said. “If we do talk about it openly and share the experiences we’re all having, that really does break down the stigma.”That’s why the National Menopause Foundation is working to make menopause education and support accessible to everyone.The group is hosting Menopause for All, which is a free event focused on education, expert advice and conversations about what it means to move through this stage of life.The event is being held Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester. It is free and open to the publicWhether you’re experiencing symptoms, supporting someone who is, or just want to learn more, the event is designed to help break the silence around menopause.
It’s a stage of life every woman will eventually face, yet it’s still one of the least talked about. Menopause affects more than 1.3 million women in the U.S. every year.
Millions of women are navigating the transition known as perimenopause, which can begin in the early 40s, sometimes even earlier.
During these years, women may offer with hot flashes, mood swings, thinning hair and nails and night sweats among other symptoms. Symptoms can last for years, but what makes the experience harder is how isolating it can feel.
“Why do we still feel confused alone, and overlooked during this major stage of life?” asked Claire Gill, founder of the National Menopause Foundation.
Gill said part of the reason is stigma. For too long, menopause has been treated as something to hide, tied up in outdated ideas about aging and femininity.
“I really want women to speak about this stage of life and what they’re experiencing with their partners, their spouses, their children, and with their coworkers,” Gill said. “If we do talk about it openly and share the experiences we’re all having, that really does break down the stigma.”
That’s why the National Menopause Foundation is working to make menopause education and support accessible to everyone.
The group is hosting Menopause for All, which is a free event focused on education, expert advice and conversations about what it means to move through this stage of life.
The event is being held Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester. It is free and open to the public
Whether you’re experiencing symptoms, supporting someone who is, or just want to learn more, the event is designed to help break the silence around menopause.
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