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Midlife Doesn’t Have to Be A Crisis

“A huge part of women reclaiming midlife begins with redefining it. “We are witnessing a cultural shift in how we think about menopause,” according to Janie Steckenrider, a professor at Loyola Marymount University and an expert in sex and aging. The middle point of life isn’t defined solely by menopause, though it’s a significant marker. 

“Up until a few years ago, menopause was only viewed in terms of loss,” Steckenrider said – loss of childbearing ability, estrogen production, libido, and youth. On average, menopause starts at 52, but perimenopause begins eight to ten years earlier, so around ages 42-44. That’s midlife if you plan to reach or exceed the life expectancy for women in the U.S. of 80.2. 

Source: Gloria