Many women feel a variety of menopausal signs and symptoms which can make Menopause very uncomfortable. Fortunately there are a number of different options that will help you manage and reduce any discomfort during the change of Life. ....more
In the lead up to menopause (peri-menopause refers to 1 year before and 1 year after the last period), periods start to do all sorts of things, they may get heavier or lighter, last longer or get shorter in duration, they may start and stop, and they may no longer happen at regular intervals. Usually these changes seem to happen about 2 years before the last period occurs.
As ovulation may still be happening until that 12 months after your last period, it is probably best not to assume that you have had the last period until the 12 months is up. Therefore you may need to ensure that your method of contraception is reliable until the end if you do not wish to get pregnant. ....more
In the menstrual cycle there are three main players which are the brain, the ovaries and the uterus. When the ovaries go into retirement at menopause, it takes the brain some time to adjust to the fact that the ovaries are not responding in their customary hormonal tango. ....more
Our generation on average is enjoying the longest life span in history. Today's woman has a whole new lease on life. We are not only interested in living longer; we want to live better. For women, this means, having a menstrual cycle that does not bring pain or an extreme loss of energy every month. ....more
The idea that life and sex goes downhill after menopause is rapidly becoming an obsolete notion. We all know women who are 'looking good' and doing things unheard of a generation ago. I went to see Cher perform on her 60th Birthday; she looked phenomenal. And "Go Tina!" I think a lot of women are happy about living longer, but lets face it, who wants to live forever without the goodies? (Like having sex and juiciness and lovers in your 70's and 80's.) Why not? ....more
To be a woman in matriachal times, was seen and understood to be special because of womans ability to bleed and seemingly defy death. And through the withholding of her blood for a long period of time in pregnancy, to produce a new life! What a miraculous gift, the perpetuation of the species. ....more
As we are all well aware, menopause is a time of great changes physiologically ,emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. As women we experience life and life changing events right to the core of our being. We experience life in its fullest capacities from puberty, to pregnancy to child birth, to bringing up children, to living our lives, partners, lovers, work, careers, menstruation and finally approaching into menopause and beyond into the second half of our lives; the spiritual life, our life. ....more
Taken from International Light The Official Journal of the International Yoga Techers Association. Issue July - Sept 1999 www.iyta.org.au Provided to me by my Local Yoga Teacher Rosalie Kershaw ....more
The correction of uterine prolapse through yoga requires persistent and careful practise over several months, maybe even longer if structural damage is severe. ....more
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