Menopause. What exactly happens to a woman during this period? 1) Physical body Imagine, the hormones that previously participated in the processes of our life begin to decline, their level of production drops until it stops completely. What do female sex hormones do? They not only participate in fertilization, if everything were simple. But they participate in the work of many body systems. How oxygen enters cells, how chemical reactions occur, how growth, renewal, and utilization of cells occur. Therefore, changes in the production and functioning of these hormones affect all areas and systems of life. Stomach, heart. Joints and bones. Skin and mucous membranes. Hair. Also cognitive functions: memory, attention. It's hard to concentrate, words fly out of your head. Lethargy and apathy. And there are absolutely no patterns according to which this happens, or how to change it. Both fingerprints and menopause are individual for each woman - their own systems, organs that suffer, or require special attention. Different degrees of severity of symptoms. One woman at 45 years old begins to climb walls due to hot flashes or aggression. The other does not feel anything at all until a certain moment. 2) Psyche So, we found out that during menopause, due to a decrease in the functions of female sex hormones, a global restructuring of all body systems occurs. Absolutely. And it turns out that changes in physiology start, and psychological changes are already joining them. As a psychologist, I’m talking about this. And I also believe that it is your psyche that you need to pay attention to and help during this period. So that it is stable and helps you. Because if you have a strong, healthy psyche, you understand what is happening to you, you know how to track emotions and states. Then you will be able to cope with any difficulties and survive this period with minimal losses. Simply relying only on MHT (hormone replacement therapy) or AD (antidepressants) is a road to nowhere, a very unreliable path. Therefore, mental health, common sense, optimism are the most important. This is where you should start if you are preparing for menopause or are already in the process. Your questions, please🤎 My programs, psychological groups and pages on the general topic “Space of adult women” (clickable link) Come, read, choose