With all these worries, it’s easy to understand why post menopause can be a
time of great concern for many women. In addition to the regular day to day
stress of life, there may always be the thought in the back of the mind: What
if? Post menopausal women can work themselves into a fevered pitch over the what
ifs, and if emotions are already running at an all-time high, this increases
the possibility of acting in ways you may regret later.
You needn’t worry. As long as you visit your doctor regularly, check out any
abnormalities, and follow good medical advice, life will keep on moving as
always. Any abnormal bleeding, checked early will lead to early diagnosis of
possible problems, and early diagnosis leads to a very high success rate in
treating any of the conditions mentioned above.
By the way, there could be other causes for post menopausal bleeding, too,
including hormone replacement therapy, polyps, or cuts or lesions on the
outside of the vagina. A thorough exam should suffice in taking care of any
concerns you may have.
In terms of other coping strategies? Forget about it and do what you love to
do. Get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Spend more time with loved ones. Go
back and take that college course you always wanted to take—for the fun of it!
Find a new hobby—you now have time to devote to one, so your learning curve
will be gentle. You’ll have more time to explore those other parts of your life
that may have been put on hold for a long time. Treat yourself well, indulge in
your hobbies, and you’ll find that over time, post menopause may be the golden
years of your life…
Especially since we don’t have wringer washers anymore!