Will I Have My Mother’s Menopause
I can recall my mothers’ hot flashes, sleepless nights, or unexpected mood swings ,sagging skin, and wrinkles — with apprehension.
One women told me that her mother always told her that the best years of her life started after menopause, and therefore she looked forward to the change. Another told me that her mother always said that this is the worst thing that can ever happen to you and she was terrified of what lied ahead.
Either way, your mother’s menopause isn’t always a predictor of what your experience will be. It’s not all hereditary, and there are a few things you can do to make your own transition easier.
Predicting the future
Menopause is defined as the point in a woman’s life when she has stopped menstruating for at least a year. The period of time leading up to menopause is called
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