Women have highlighted the benefits of the menopause in a study commissioned by Vitabiotics Menopace. It includes not having a period, getting rid of PMS, and gaining more confidence.
Women's Positive Experience with Menopause
More than a third (34%) of 1,000 women surveyed said they had never felt more liberated than when menstruation was all over. The study's participants are the ones who have just gone through the menopause.
According to the Cambride News, 13% of those surveyed believe that menopause is generally a good experience. Another 46% believe that there are some positive aspects to it. While 18% of people are at their most confident, nearly a quarter (23%) believe they are more at ease with who they are now than at any previous point in their lives. Sixteen percent of respondents went so far as to declare that they now feel like they truly know who they are.
Many women find menopause to be a wonderful life stage, and the more connection there is with friends, family, and coworkers, the better, according to Vitabiotics Menopace, whose ambassador and TV broadcaster is Gabby Logan.
According to her, it may be a really difficult period and one that many women don't look forward to dealing with. However, it appears that there are certain advantages, which are sometimes understated.
It's crucial to discuss and share positive experiences in order to encourage individuals who are approaching menopause and those who are already experiencing it by demonstrating that this stage of life has benefits that should be welcomed.
Negative Effect of Menopause on Women
More than a fifth (22%) believed their menopause experience had been completely bad due to feeling more exhausted (57%), having trouble sleeping (52%), gaining weight (40%), and viewing it as a sign of aging (43%).
Additionally, it was discovered that 13% of women were fearful of the menopause. And 43% said they weren't ready for the transition, blaming their lack of knowledge on the topic (33%), the taboo nature of the menopause (24%), and the fact that they didn't feel they could talk to anyone (20%).
Logan said that every woman will experience menopause, albeit it may seem different for each individual. She said that they think it should be widely discussed, both the good and the bad, so that all women feel ready and as optimistic as they can be about being able to accept the changes when the time comes.
Free NHS Health Check
In a report by Sky News, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause recommended that the NHS introduce a health check for all women at the age of 45, offered in a manner similar to cervical cancer smears when all women are invited to book an appointment.
This is essential to ensuring that women are involved in the healthcare system prior to or during perimenopause, diagnosing menopause earlier and ensuring that women are better prepared, and ensuring that women have access to the information and care they require to manage the menopause transition.
UK School Training on Menopause
All UK medical colleges, according to Logan, need to catch up on their training on the menopause.
In an appearance on Rachel Johnson's LBC show, Logan claimed that some women feel compelled to see GPs who are unfamiliar with their circumstances. She said that 40% of the medical school curriculum does not address menopause.
She predicted that some doctors in the country would not have ever participated in a menopause training course. The ob jective is to completely revamp the curriculum of all medical schools so that menopause is at least briefly covered.
