It really was a change in my life. It's a loss of control. After Menopause A Major Turning Point Menopause is one of the major turning points in a woman's life.
Some women dread reaching menopause while others look forward to it.
Some feel it is an affliction that will make them unattractive, lonely, helpless, and useless. They mourn the loss of their fertility and youth. Most experience a wide range of feelings, from anxiety and discomfort to release and relief. If you are like most of today's women, you will live a third of your life after menopause. Planned Parenthood urges you to plan ahead for what could prove to be one of the most rewarding and enriching times of your life.