Hormone levels shift. Feelings and moods adjust. Decades of periods come to a halt. The Change of Life has arrived on the scene. And like any other change to your body, being prepared means being informed.
Some women rejoice.
After all, they can wave a fond farewell to PMS, cysts, fibroids, child-rearing responsibilities, and worries about pregnancy. Menopause often coincides with a time in a woman s life when she is beginning to come into her own. Scientifically speaking, postmenopausal women are least likely of all women to be depressed. They may have a greater sense of well-being than at any other point in their lives. Many older women are leaders in their communities and respected members of extended families.