Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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Fear of ageing

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Did anyone else go through a bad time starting menopause where you were frightened about no longer being attractive and young and joining an age group that you only associated with your mother's generation?
I have got through it a bit now and actually feel a bit of relief from the pressure to look like a 'babe' all the time and realise that there are other things in life besides that. What's your experience.
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Yes its a difficult one and some aging is so insidious you dont even see it happen. I still like to look nice but I am doing it for me now and not the men as I have reaslied over the years its very nice to have that attraction from men but in the end it sees they all want the one thing so whats the point.Dont like the physical part of aging but the wisdom and peace that accompanys it is a pleasent change
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I actually look forward to this transition, and really, age is only a number!
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Hi Not....I am relieved to be my age...lol Seriously, I know what you mean. I have now embraced this time of my life and I treat "it" and "me" very special. We have reached a certain place through our own trials and tribulations and I think we need to feel proud that we are women, and that we are strong.

I don't dismiss the process. I think we need to embrace the thought gently, and with baby steps. There is something about saying goodbye to our younger years that causes us to feel a loss in many ways. I had to kinda grieve that.

I stand tall and proud now with all of the women that are my age...or approaching my age, OR older, and I think we can do it with our own "style"
Blessings..
EllaBlue
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