Oct 19
Menopause…the mere mention of the word brings up emotions that span from positive to negative. The positive emotions are a long-awaited “farewell” to the monthly menstruation and worries of becoming pregnant. The negative emotions are more based on fear. Fear of the symptoms you’ve heard your mother, aunt or other darling female friend complain about. Symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, insomnia, hormonal changes, and mood swings that can last for many years. What have we doctors done to help prepare our patients for the onset of menopause?