Is Menopause Really That Bad?
Is menopause really as overwhelming as it sounds? In this powerful Gen S Life episode, Dr. Ranjana Dhanu demystifies menopause by explaining what truly happens inside the body and why this natural transition shouldn’t be feared.
Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of menstruation, confirmed when FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) levels rise above 20. As the ovaries shrink and estrogen levels decline, the body undergoes several changes.
Dr. Dhanu explains that estrogen deficiency affects the body from the brain downward. Hot flashes occur when the brain’s temperature-regulating clock becomes unstable. Emotional changes like irritability, mood swings, lowered self-esteem, and crying spells arise from an imbalance between “feel-good” endorphins and “feel-bad” enkephalins.
Physical symptoms include centripetal obesity (belly fat), flattening of the breasts, and genital changes such as vaginal dryness, reduced libido, and stress urinary incontinence. Over time, women may also face increased risks of Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, and cardiac concerns if estrogen depletion remains unmanaged.
A key message from Dr. Dhanu is that treatment must be individualized. Some women struggle more with emotional symptoms, others with bone loss or urinary issues. In many cases, short-term hormone replacement therapy can ease the transition and help women embrace menopause as “the spring of life” rather than a decline.
Through trusted expert voices like Dr. Dhanu, Gen S Life empowers women to understand their bodies, take informed decisions, and navigate menopause with strength and clarity.
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