Is menopause a happier phase?

Objectives: Menopause is cessation of menstrual cycle which is essential phase of women’s life and followed by decline in female reproductive hormone. Menopause brings different types of changes (physiologically, physically and emotionally) in females body which spans 5-7 years. The menopausal phase is very disturbing phase for a woman initially and generally. Whether menopause can be happier, healthier and liberating or not, in this background, this study was done to investigate menopausal age (in general), most occurring menopausal symptoms, management, liberation and to make menopause healthier and joyful. Materials and Methods: Women of possible menopausal stage (46-60 years old) with grouping (46-50, 51-55 and 56-60) were included in our research study with their written consent. Aims and objectives of the study were explained to them clearly. Parameters pertaining to the menopausal symptoms (common, less common and rare), mental state, attitude regarding menopause, its management, liberation and transforming this phase in to happier menopause. Results: Our results reveal menopausal age ranges 46-55 years, menopausal symptoms: hot flashes was main feeling among menopausal women. Loosing womanhood and neglectance from their partners were major concerns for them. Conclusion: Menopause and associated changes could be disturbing to women but our counseling and incorporation of yoga, meditation and exercise in daily life of women could minimize menopausal symptoms and menopausal life could be joyful and it liberates women from menstruation, the use of birth control methods, pregnancy provided they change their lifestyle and mind-set.