Observed annually on october 18.
Aims to raise awareness about menopause, promote women’s health, and encourage supportive conversations.
Encourages women to embrace this natural life stage with confidence and care.
🎯 Theme of World Menopause Day 2025
Theme: lifestyle Medicine.
Focuses on the impact of daily habits on managing menopause symptoms.
Emphasizes:
Balanced diet
Regular physical activity
Stress reduction
Quality sleep
Set by the international Menopause Society (IMS) with supporting educational tools.
📜 history of World Menopause Day
Initiated in 2009 by the international Menopause Society.
IMS was founded in 1978 to promote knowledge and research on midlife women’s health.
Purpose: To normalize menopause discussions and share medical updates with the public.
🌟 Significance of the Day
Recognizes menopause as a major milestone in a woman’s life.
Promotes understanding of:
Physical symptoms: Hot flashes, sleep disturbances
Emotional effects: Mood swings, anxiety
Long-term health: Bone density, heart health
Encourages medical guidance and lifestyle adaptation for a better quality of life.
📖 The Word ‘Menopause’ – A Historical Glance
The term was first coined in 1821.
Knowledge of post-reproductive life spans back thousands of years.
Modern science continues to deepen understanding of hormonal shifts and health impacts.
🌍 How It’s Observed
Health organisations hold:
Educational webinars and seminars
Awareness campaigns
Free check-up camps
Social media campaigns promote awareness using dedicated hashtags.
Communities host discussions to help break taboos and offer support.
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