**'Menopause isn't really that bad'**...said no woman ever.

From peri-to-post and beyond!  For those who are approaching or experiencing 'the change' (think reverse puberty), a time where hormone levels decline either through the aging process or by medical/surgical means. 

**Menopause** and **Perimenopause** (the transitional time before Menopause) are unique to every person, and while there's no one-size fits all, we support each other on this roller coaster ride of wacked out hormones, absurd mood swings and random sweaty hot flashes. 

*Be kind. Be respectful. We are all in this together!*

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[WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY - Oct 18, 2024](https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/)
This year's theme: **Menopause Hormone Therapy**!

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[**Read our Menopause Wiki**](https://menopausewiki.ca/) *updated Jun 7, 2024*

[**Menopause Fitness Wiki**](https://menopausewiki.ca/fitness/)



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**RULES** 

**1. All genders can post**
 
We are all here to learn about menopause and to help anyone experiencing menopause; be supportive and respectful. HOWEVER, posts from male spouses complaining about lack of sex will be removed.

**2. Don't be a bully, creep, jerk, or troll**

This means no personal attacks, no misogyny, no misandry, ageism, racism, or otherwise hateful or disrespectful commentary. 

**3. Read the Wiki (link above) and use the search tool before posting a new question**

The wiki is always being tweaked and updated, so check back often.  

**4. No soliciting, self-promotion**

You can recommend products/methods that work for you, but soliciting clients, customers, patients, etc is not allowed. No advertising, self-promotions or market research, including using this sub to drive traffic elsewhere.

**5. Research surveys/projects are allowed, but ONLY after contacting the mods with details of the survey** (purpose of survey, academic associations, how will the data be used, privacy/confidentiality policy) 

Mods will determine whether to approve the post or not.  Those choosing to participate in research surveys, must do so at their own risk.

**6. No posting lab results**  (hormonal tests are not an accurate diagnosing tool for perimenopause)

We cannot interpret lab results and are not a substitute for medical advice.  Questions about your test results should be directed to your medical professionals. 

**7. Stay on topic**

While the menopause transition covers a gamut of issues, please attempt to stay on topic.  (we have a weekly off-topic thread for non-related posts)

**8. Selfie posts** are only allowed in the Weekly Stickied Off-Topic thread.  

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**Related Subs:**

* /r/Menopositive 
* /r/Perimenopause 
* /r/PCOS 
* /r/HysterectomyCons 
* /r/hysterectomy 
* /r/WomensHealth 
* /r/Healthyhooha 
* /r/TRT_females
* /r/BodyAcceptance 
* /r/grayhair 

**Other Helpful Subs**

* /r/bodyweightfitness 
* /r/xxfitness 
* /r/loseit
* /r/WeightLossAdvice 
* /r/intermittentfasting 
* /r/keto 
* /r/ABraThatFits 
* /r/tretinoin 
* /r/45PlusSkincare 
* /r/MakeupAddiction 
* /r/oldhagfashion

<div class="md">&#39;Menopause isn&#39;t really that bad&#39;...said no woman ever.

From peri-to-post and beyond! For those who are approaching or experiencing &#39;the change&#39; (think reverse puberty), a time where hormone levels decline either through the aging process or by medical/surgical means. 

Menopause and Perimenopause (the transitional time before Menopause) are unique to every person, and while there&#39;s no one-size fits all, we support each other on this roller coaster ride of wacked out hormones, absurd mood swings and random sweaty hot flashes. 

Be kind. Be respectful. We are all in this together!

<hr/>

<a href="https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/">WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY - Oct 18, 2024</a>
This year&#39;s theme: Menopause Hormone Therapy!

<hr/>

<a href="https://menopausewiki.ca/">Read our Menopause Wiki</a> updated Jun 7, 2024

<a href="https://menopausewiki.ca/fitness/">Menopause Fitness Wiki</a>

<hr/>

RULES 

1. All genders can post

We are all here to learn about menopause and to help anyone experiencing menopause; be supportive and respectful. HOWEVER, posts from male spouses complaining about lack of sex will be removed.

2. Don&#39;t be a bully, creep, jerk, or troll

This means no personal attacks, no misogyny, no misandry, ageism, racism, or otherwise hateful or disrespectful commentary. 

3. Read the Wiki (link above) and use the search tool before posting a new question

The wiki is always being tweaked and updated, so check back often. 

4. No soliciting, self-promotion

You can recommend products/methods that work for you, but soliciting clients, customers, patients, etc is not allowed. No advertising, self-promotions or market research, including using this sub to drive traffic elsewhere.

5. Research surveys/projects are allowed, but ONLY after contacting the mods with details of the survey (purpose of survey, academic associations, how will the data be used, privacy/confidentiality policy) 

Mods will determine whether to approve the post or not. Those choosing to participate in research surveys, must do so at their own risk.

6. No posting lab results (hormonal tests are not an accurate diagnosing tool for perimenopause)

We cannot interpret lab results and are not a substitute for medical advice. Questions about your test results should be directed to your medical professionals. 

7. Stay on topic

While the menopause transition covers a gamut of issues, please attempt to stay on topic. (we have a weekly off-topic thread for non-related posts)

8. Selfie posts are only allowed in the Weekly Stickied Off-Topic thread. 

<hr/>

Related Subs:

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/Menopositive">/r/Menopositive</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/Perimenopause">/r/Perimenopause</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/PCOS">/r/PCOS</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/HysterectomyCons">/r/HysterectomyCons</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/hysterectomy">/r/hysterectomy</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/WomensHealth">/r/WomensHealth</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/Healthyhooha">/r/Healthyhooha</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/TRT_females">/r/TRT_females</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/BodyAcceptance">/r/BodyAcceptance</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/grayhair">/r/grayhair</a> </li>
</ul>

Other Helpful Subs

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/bodyweightfitness">/r/bodyweightfitness</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/xxfitness">/r/xxfitness</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/loseit">/r/loseit</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/WeightLossAdvice">/r/WeightLossAdvice</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/intermittentfasting">/r/intermittentfasting</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/keto">/r/keto</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/ABraThatFits">/r/ABraThatFits</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/tretinoin">/r/tretinoin</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/45PlusSkincare">/r/45PlusSkincare</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/MakeupAddiction">/r/MakeupAddiction</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/oldhagfashion">/r/oldhagfashion</a></li>
</ul>
</div>

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'menopause isn't really that bad'... said no woman ever.

<div class="md">&#39;menopause isn&#39;t really that bad&#39;... said no woman ever.
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