The Positives of Menopause
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We’re So Over How Some People Talk About Menopause
Let’s be honest: menopause is a completely normal part of life—but you wouldn’t know that from watching how it’s portrayed in TV shows and movies.
As many of us know, menopause marks the point when someone has gone 12 consecutive months without a period, signaling the end of their reproductive years. It typically begins between ages 45 and 55, and it’s a natural part of aging. Yet in the media, menopause is often reduced to scenes of women battling hot flashes in front of the fridge, melting at brunch, or freaking out at work while frantically trying to smuggle hormone-replacement pills through TSA (looking at you, Sex and the City 2).
We’re calling it: these portrayals are outdated, inaccurate, and way too fear-inducing. Fingers crossed we leave them behind in 2024.
Of course, menopause comes with real symptoms—that’s not up for debate. But aging is powerful, and some pretty incredible things can happen during and after menopause. Don’t believe us? Just keep reading.
No More Menstrual Symptoms
Let’s start with a win: no more periods. No more cramps, bloating, mood swings, PMS, or scheduling life around a cycle. For those of us who’ve dealt with painful periods or even conditions like PMDD, this can be life-changing.
Dr. Leah Millheiser puts it well—many of her patients say they feel more energized, experience fewer migraines, and enjoy more emotional balance. The end of “guessing games” about when your period will start? Yes, please.
Of course, menopause and mental health are closely connected, so it’s still important to check in with yourself emotionally as you transition.
Redefining Self-Care
Menopause isn’t some dramatic two-month meltdown. It’s gradual, and we all experience it differently. That means there’s time—real time—to adjust, explore, and figure out what your body needs.
We see this as a beautiful opportunity to redefine self-care. One woman in a recent survey put it perfectly: “I finally own my body and life.” We love that energy.
Uterine Fibroids Shrink (or Disappear)
Here’s something you may not have heard before: menopause can bring relief from uterine fibroids. These benign tumors affect millions, causing everything from heavy bleeding to bladder issues.
But the drop in estrogen and progesterone levels after menopause often leads to fibroids shrinking or disappearing entirely. It’s even considered “extremely rare” to develop new fibroids post-menopause. That’s a major silver lining.
Sex Still Rocks
Contrary to popular belief, your sex life doesn’t end with menopause. In fact, many people report an increase in libido—and better sex overall—after menopause.
Sure, lower estrogen can affect lubrication and elasticity, but that’s not everyone’s experience. And for those who do notice changes, there are simple solutions like lubricants, vaginal moisturizers, and supportive supplements (we recommend talking to your doctor about options like MENO).
Plus, with no risk of pregnancy and no more birth control you don’t want, intimacy can become more relaxed, freeing, and focused entirely on pleasure.
You Get to Enjoy Your Life
Let’s wrap it up with this: menopause doesn’t change who you are. It doesn’t dull your sparkle or cap your potential. You’re still you—just wiser, more grounded, and maybe even more confident than ever.
This phase of life often aligns with greater financial freedom, established relationships, and career success. There’s a lot to be grateful for—and even more to look forward to.
You’re not winding down. You’re evolving. And we’re right here with you.
P.S. on language: We recognize that sex and gender exist on spectrums. In this article, terms like “male” and “female” refer to sex assigned at birth. We see you, and we support everyone’s experience with menopause, however they identify.