Common Menopause Myths by Men
By:
Al
Short
Naturally as every woman gets older they are going
to go through the period time know as menopause. As most women
read and work to better understand the affects and symptoms of
menopause, what do men think? When talking to family members and
friends many women confide that the men in their life either at
home or at work no nothing about menopause. Of course don't tells
guys that because they are so confident they are right.
Listed below are the top ten myths associated with menopause and
what the right answer and what do most men think.
Menopause Lowers Your Sex Drive
Most men think that the woman's libido goes down during menopause.
They may say it goes down after marriage though that myth is for
another article. Research shows that the hormone estrogen is not
linked sex drive and that when surveyed most women report no drop
in sexual desire.
Menopause Makes You Gain Weight
Almost all men believe that women gain weight during menopause.
The reality is that weight gain or weight loss is not associated
with menopause. This myth probably exists because Americans as a
whole are getting fatter, so many women will simply be gaining
weight from poor nutrition and exercise choices. Many women living
a healthy lifestyle lose weight during menopause.
Menopause Causes Huge Mood Swings
Men believe that menopause forces women into becoming an emotional
collapse. The truth is that menopause has nothing to do with the
ability to handle ones emotions. Many women experience menopause
quite placid. Coping mechanisms, peer influences, and lifestyle
play the role of mood swings and emotional collapses, not just the
presence of menopause. One interesting stat the 46% of Americans
take hormone therapy during menopause while in Japan only 6% do.
All Women have Terrible Menopause Symptoms
Men prepare themselves for the horrific symptoms the women in
their lives are going to go through. Not all women have symptoms
during menopause though most do. Intensity has a tremendous amount
to do with healthy lifestyle and attitude. It is amazing how if we
believe bad things are going to happen they do. About 85% of all
women will experience hot flashes at some level.
Menopause Occurs at 50
This basic myth is true as the average age of women to undergo
menopause is 52. Many women though experience menopause in their
40s and some a little later than 50. The normal range for women is
between 45-55 years of age.
Menopause Lasts a Year or Two
Most men thing menopause is something a woman goes through for a
couple of years and she is done with it. The true answer is that
menopause can last any where from 6 to 13 years. Menopause is a
long natural process that takes time and many of the changes don't
disrupt any daily activity.
There is a Cure to Menopause
Menopause is a natural process not a disease so there is not cure.
Women in some cases use products or therapies to cope with
symptoms during menopause. A common natural menopause symptom
reducers is Femestra which many women chose over hormone therapy.
Women's Hormones can be Fixed
Every guy always wants to fix things. Though for all the guys that
want to do their part, a healthy diet of soy protein, cashews,
peanuts, corn, apples, and almonds have phytoestrogens and
isoflavones that have been shown to reduce the symptoms like hot
flashes. This is one reason why Femestra works so well as it is
rice bran oil.
Menopause is a World Epidemic
Many men believe that this is a suffering time for women around
the world. The reality is that many cultures report few or no
symptoms during menopause. New research shows that psychological
factors influence symptoms of menopause more than any
physiological changes and issues.
Menopause Causes a Loss of Memory
Men believe that during menopause women lose some brain tissue
causing a loss of certain memories. One thing most people don't
know is that your brain starts to shrink after the age of 30. So,
all men and women lose a little brain tissue as they age. Don't
fret a 10% loss in brain tissue may only lead to a difference in
1% of mental ability. Your brain becomes more adept to deal with
the loss of tissue which I guess is where wisdom comes from.
Copyright (c) 2007 Al Short
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