I didn’t find menopause unpleasant

Menopause wasn't a big deal to me. I just told myself I had to get through it. I didn't find menopause unpleasant, but I guess it wasn't all that bad in my case. I didn't have any problems with it.

Women in generations before mine went through the same thing, some with more problems and limitations than others. I just accepted that it was happening, perhaps because of my general outlook on life. I always try to think positively. I went through menopause with an optimistic and positive attitude. That’s something I may have inherited from my mother. She never talked about it and simply accepted it as a normal part of life. My mother was always a role model for me. She was a very positive woman.

I also talked to other women of my age about it. After all, menopause is no longer a taboo subject. Other women went through some bad times during their menopause, but I didn’t.

I had hot flashes too, mostly at night. But not very often. When I had them, I found it very unpleasant, especially at work. At first I'd feel very warm, then hot and then I'd break out in a sweat. It was always awkward because I didn’t want other people to notice. But it was difficult to hide because my face changed color during hot flashes. That was really unpleasant. Other than that, I had no problems or pain. I had never had any problems with my periods either, though.

I've had a very good gynecologist for many years now. He told me that I didn’t have to take any medication during or after menopause. I always kept up-to-date and went to talks. Then that big study was done in the States, and it became clear to me that I didn’t want to take any medication. So I didn't take any.

I think I became more independent during menopause. I went to talks and to the theater on my own. My first grandchild was born around that time. I then focused more on my new role. Without being aware of it, I think I tried to adapt to my new life situation.