MenopauseTalk

Our Culture Has Had Little to Say About Menopause, Let’s Change That

For decades, menopause has been framed as an ending, a biological shutdown, a loss of youth or worse, a punchline. Our culture has had little to say about it beyond whispers and warnings.

But what if we imagined menopause differently? What if it marked the beginning of a new chapter,  one that liberates us from biological and societal expectations and invites us to redefine ourselves on our own terms?

Menopause is not just a medical milestone. It is a deeply personal transformation,  physical, emotional and cultural. For many women, hot flushes are one of the most visible and disruptive symptoms. But what happens after menopause? Do they ever stop and is the experience the same for everyone?

Let’s Talk Hot Flushes

Do They Ever Really Stop?

For many women, the end of monthly periods is supposed to mark freedom from hot flushes, but reality often tells a different story.

These sudden waves of heat, sometimes followed by a pounding heartbeat or night sweats, are more than a passing nuisance. They are the visible signs of a profound neurological shift. When oestrogen levels fall, the hypothalamus, the brain’s internal thermostat, becomes hypersensitive, misreading even slight changes in body temperature as a reason to cool down.

The result is a surge of heat that can interrupt sleep, cloud concentration and erode confidence at work or in relationships.