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The Upsides of Getting Off the Hormone Rollercoaster
Menopause is a new beginning.
I’m 53 years old, and I’ve been through menopause. Twice. Yes, I was one of those lucky women who got to enjoy an encore.
The first time was triggered by chemotherapy as I fought (and won against) breast cancer when I was 42. I experienced all the misery that comes with menopause: hot flashes, irritability, joint pain, skin changes, and thinning hair, to name a few.
But my body bounced back, and I resumed the normal fertility calendar with a normal cycle and an elastic complexion. Then, at 50, the real menopause arrived.
Now, I finally made it through menopause, and believe me, I have paid my womanhood dues. To those of you who have fought through “The Change” and kicked its ass — you are true heroes!
I want to reassure all of you dewy, fertile ladies out there that post-menopause is not a bad place. You have nothing to fear. In fact, there are some major upsides. For instance?
Lower Hormone Levels = Emotionally Steady and Stable
When I had regular periods, I battled an influx of hormones every two weeks. My moods went up and down like a rollercoaster, and my life was turned upside down. Every aspect of my life was…
