‘Menopause is a natural process’ There are bound to be differing opinions on the subject of menopause and how it is viewed. However, I have read some disturbing articles about how menopause has become ‘medicalized’ and how treatment is unnecessary for a process that is natural that all women experience. The basis to their claim is that there were ‘no menopause clinics a hundred years ago so why do we need them now’. It made me feel so sad, as it is suggestions such as these that prevent women who are really suffering from seeking help. It shames women into thinking they are a failure, and not doing enough for themselves with diet exercise etc to help themselves . Although lifestyle changes can be so helpful and I am a massive advocate of these, in many cases is not going to be enough. Before about 200 years ago women didn’t typically live beyond late 40’s so menopause wasn’t an issue because we were dead . In the last 2 centuries many millions women have suffered. Mental asylums were where many spent the last few years of life historically. There have been suicides and ruined lives. Other conditions are all ‘natural processes’ but it doesn’t mean we don’t treat them to improve quality and quantity of life. Whoever heard of someone withholding cancer care or treatment for heavy periods because it was a natural process? So, if you feel shamed into not seeking help please ignore that platform, it is from someone who is misguided and misinformed. You deserve to feel well. Have you felt too embarrassed or ashamed to admit you needed some help? #Menopause #Natural #Perimenopause #Hrt #Hormone #Hormones #Righttocare #Women #donewithreels