September marks awareness month for perimenopause

September is marked internationally as perimenopause awareness month. During this period, health specialists in various countries focus on explaining to the public what happens to a woman's body and mind during the transitional phase that precedes menopause.

Goal — education and myth-busting

The main purpose of the awareness month is educational: helping women better understand the changes occurring during this stage of life, while also challenging stereotypes and misconceptions that have formed around perimenopause. Specialists note that society still holds a great deal of incomplete or inaccurate information on the topic, which is why ongoing, accessible education is considered important.

A time of self-discovery

Perimenopause is described as a period offering women the opportunity to better understand their own bodies and the signals they send, as they adapt to changes occurring on both a physical and mental level. This month's awareness initiatives aim to make the process easier to understand and less intimidating for women.

Information and awareness campaigns about perimenopause are taking place in several countries, with specialists from various fields sharing knowledge on the subject in an effort to reduce the culture of silence surrounding it and encourage a more open conversation about women's health.