The Year of Menopause returns with Dr. Toni Otway as she joins the Besties to explore different cultural ideologies of menopause.

• Western societies often frame menopause as women being "put out to pasture" after serving their reproductive purpose

• Many cultures including the Japanese, African, and Mayan societies celebrate menopause as a time for gaining wisdom and elevated social status

• Medical training historically provided minimal education about menopause, focusing only on biological aspects

• Western medicalization often creates anxiety that may worsen menopausal symptoms compared to cultures that embrace the transition

• The Year of Menopause series will continue breaking down menopause topics throughout 2025

Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause

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