Menopause: symptoms,
The word "menopause" often makes people grimace.
Immediately, thoughts turn to:
hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, bloating… and maybe even some small urine leaks when laughing or sneezing.
But let's pause for a moment.
Menopause is not a disease.
It's simply a new season of life.
And like every season… it can have its charm.
More and more women today search Google for:
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"menopause natural remedies"
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"hot flashes menopause what to do"
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"urine leakage menopause"
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"how to live well through menopause"
Because the truth is that this phase can become a time of great freedom and awareness.
Let's see together what really happens to the body and what we can do to feel better.
The positive aspects of menopause (which are rarely discussed)
When talking about menopause, almost always only the problems are mentioned.
Yet, there are also many positive aspects.
No more periods
Goodbye sanitary pads, pain, calendar calculations.
Many women describe this phase as a true liberation.
Greater awareness
At this age, we often finally know:
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who we are
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what we want
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what we no longer want in our lives
A freedom that we often didn't have at 20 or 30.
Freer sexuality
No more fear of unwanted pregnancies.
For many couples, this means more spontaneity and more pleasure.
Fewer hormonal rollercoasters
During fertile life, hormones constantly change every month.
With menopause, this cycle ends, and the body enters a new biological stability.
How menopause is viewed around the world
The perception of menopause varies greatly from culture to culture.
In Japan, it is called Konenki, which means new season of life, a kind of second spring.
In some Native American cultures, menopausal women become spiritual guides and community focal points.
Perhaps it's time to change our narrative too.
Menopause is not the end of something.
It is the beginning of a new phase of maturity, experience, and freedom.
Urine leakage in menopause: why it happens
One of the most frequent online searches is:
"Urine leakage menopause what to do"
It's a much more common problem than people think.
During menopause, estrogen levels decrease, and this can lead to:
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reduced tissue tone
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weakening of the pelvic floor
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increased bladder sensitivity
And so it can happen that:
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when laughing
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when coughing
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when sneezing
…small urine leaks occur.
The good news?
In most cases, it can be greatly improved.
Pelvic floor: the secret to preventing leakage
One of the most effective methods to improve bladder control is to train the pelvic floor.
This is a group of muscles that support the:
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bladder
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uterus
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intestines.
When these muscles weaken, the following can appear:
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urine leakage
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feeling of pelvic heaviness
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reduced bladder control.
The most famous exercises are Kegel exercises.
The great thing is that they can be done:
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at home
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sitting
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standing
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while working.
No one notices, but your body does.
Practical help for the pelvic floor
If you want to learn how to train it correctly, you can follow the free videos by physiotherapist Alessia Pierri, specializing in the pelvic floor.
She holds:
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live classes at her school in Saronno (Varese)
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online courses from home
On her YouTube channel, you'll find guided exercises specifically designed for women.
Hot flashes, mood swings, and bloating: natural remedies
Another very common search is:
"menopause natural remedies"
Many of the discomforts of menopause are linked to the reduction of estrogen.
Among the most common symptoms are:
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hot flashes
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night sweats
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mood swings
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vaginal dryness
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abdominal bloating
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fatigue.
For this reason, many women choose a natural approach, with plants rich in phytoestrogens, plant substances that can support hormonal balance.
- Pause + Energy: natural support for menopause
To accompany this phase of life, we created Pause + Energy, a plant-based supplement.
It is formulated with natural ingredients rich in plant phytoestrogens, traditionally used to support female well-being during menopause.
Many women choose it to support:
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hot flashes
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mood swings
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bloating
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vaginal dryness
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energy dips.
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⚠️ Not recommended for those with a history of hormone-dependent tumors. In such cases, it is always advisable to consult your gynecologist.
Menopause is a new beginning
Menopause is not the end of something.
It is the beginning of a new way of living in one's body.
With more freedom.
With more awareness.
With more time for oneself.
And perhaps even with a few more laughs.
Because yes, you can be:
powerful
beautiful
free.
And always remember one thing:
taking care of yourself is the first step to living well in every season of life.
