Friday discussion
Each Friday, I will post a question for folks to discuss.
Today’s question is:
Where/from who did you learn about what to expect when entering the perimenopause/menopause stage of life?
I have a list of discussion topics/questions that I will continue to expand on. If anyone is too uncomfortable to ask questions or reply to a discussion, please feel free to send them to me and I will get your question or response out there. I welcome all to participate because it is good for everyone to know more about menopause even if someone will not go through it themselves.
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None of the women in my family really talked about menopause or perimenopause when I was young. I didn’t really learn what to expect until my best friend started talking about some of the things she was going through, mostly about hot flashes and night sweats. She is 10 years older than me, so she’s a little further along in the process.
Other than that, I’ve learned a lot more from coworkers who are very open about their experiences. I have been able to listen to conversations my older peers have about things that have worked for them and they share resources whenever possible. More recently, after spending time with my Aunts, I had the opportunity to discuss when they started experiencing changes and at what ages.