Until quite recently, menopause was something of a "taboo" topic, and often not discussed even between mothers and daughters or among close friends. Now that the huge "baby boom" generation (known for its openness and take-charge attitude toward medical care) is entering its middle years, discussion of menopause appears more frequently in the media and in private conversations. A recent survey indicates that menopause is now also discussed more openly among women and men at work. By taking some of the mystery out of this natural process, women and men are learning how to cope with everyday changes.
Most of today's women will live 25 to 30 years one-third of their livesafter menopause. An understanding of the body's physiological changes during this phase of life can ease the transition, and equally important, better prepare you to safeguard your health during your later years.
