Summary: Did you know October 18th is World Menopause Day? And October 11th was World Perimenopause Day? In fact, the entire month of October is actually menopause month! The purpose of both events is to raise awareness about the effects of menopause on health and well-being. Given that this was the first time they had heard about the day, and given that 50% of the population have/will experience menopause, Shiv wonders why the day doesn't have bigger recognition in our society, and why more people don't openly talk about menopause, and what we can do to help women during the process. For example, in the UK, there is a campaign to try and make HRT (Hormone replacement therapy), a treatment to relieve menopause symptoms, free for women. Of course, no discussion on well-being and health would be complete without Sim realizing that diet and exercise is often also key to dealing with menopause symptoms as well. Maybe this will motivate her to finally take action? As always, please note that any information discussed here is not a substitute for professional advice. If you feel that you may need medical advice, please consult a qualified health care professional.
