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Why We Need to Talk About Menopause?
Why We Need to Talk About Menopause?
Why We Need to
Talk About Menopause?
Talk About Menopause?
by Fanka Editor Kay Wei | May 6th, 2025
By Fanka Editor Kay Wei | May 6th, 2025
Let's be real: menopause isn't exactly dinner-table conversation—but it probably should be. We often think of
“the change” as something for women over 50, yet perimenopausal symptoms can start in your late 30s, and
nearly 5% of women hit menopause before 45. Staying silent only feeds stigma and leaves us unprepared for
sleepless nights, mood swings, and bone-health bumps in the road. By chatting openly—whether you’re 35 or
55—you give yourself and your friends permission to get help early, from lifestyle tweaks to hormone therapy
that can protect your heart, bones, and brain.
What Is Perimenopause and Menopause?
Menopause is defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, marking the end
of reproductive years; the average age in the U.S. is 51.
Perimenopause—the transition leading up to menopause—can begin several years earlier and
brings symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and sleep disturbanc
Early or premature menopause occurs before age 45 (and even before 40 in some cases),
affecting about 1 in 100 women; it carries increased risks of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and
cognitive changes if left unaddressed.
Why We’re So Quiet—and Why It’s a Problem
Most of us grew up with whispers about aging or jokes about “the change,” but real talk? Women still report
feeling shame and stigma about menopause symptoms—over a third say they’ve felt ashamed, and more than 80%
sense stigma when experiencing hot flashes or mood swings.
Stigma around menopause hurts more than feelings—it impacts finances and productivity. In the U.S.,
unmanaged symptoms cost employers an estimated $1.8 billion annually in lost work days, plus $26.6 billion
in healthcare expenses.
That silence doesn’t help anyone: it stops us from asking for help, learning about treatments, or adjusting
our workouts and diets to suit what our bodies need right now.
Why We’re So Quiet—and Why It’s a Problem
Early Symptom Recognition
Perimenopause signs—irregular cycles, night sweats, mood dips—can begin in your late 30s, yet most women
delay treatment until their mid-50s. Talking openly gives you permission to track changes and seek help
early.
Proactive Fitness & Nutrition
- Exercise: Incorporate Fanka compression leggings in strength and weight-bearing workouts to protect joints and bones during hormonal shifts (see our Body Sculpt Leggings).
- Diet: Focus on phytoestrogen foods (soy, flaxseed) and micronutrients that support bone and heart health.
How to Start the Conversation
- Use Real Terms: Say “menopause” aloud in social and workplace settings to normalize it.
- Share Stories: Personal anecdotes—whether about hot-flash mishaps or sleep remedies—make menopause relatable.
- Ask Your Doc Early: Bring up menstrual changes or sleep issues at routine exams, even at age 35.
- Leverage Community: Join the Fanka WellnessHub for life stage based exercise and lifestyle advice—from prenatal fitness to post-menopausal strength routines.
Conclusion
Menopause affects us all—whether you’re 35 or 55, early conversation equips you with the knowledge to
navigate hormonal changes, optimize health, and break down stigma. At the Fanka WellnessHub, we’re here to
guide every stage of your wellness journey with expert-backed advice, community support, and
performance-driven activewear. ·
Sources
- Mayo Clinic Health System: Menopause average age is 51 Mayo Clinic Health System
- PMC: Perimenopause symptoms and natural history PMC
- Stanford News: Economic losses from menopausal symptoms Stanford Report
- PMC: HRT reduces CVD and mortality when started near menopause PMC
- NHS Inform: Early menopause affects ~5% before age 45 NHS Inform
- Contemporary OB-GYN: 55.4% of women 30–35 report moderate/severe perimenopause Contemporary OB/GYN
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4 comentarios
I’m so happy that a brand is finally paying attention to menopause!🥰 I just turned my 43, and I’ve already been experiencing night sweats, headaches, joint pain, and other symptoms.. I truly need this kind of knowledge and support!!!!!
I’m 52 now, and I started experiencing perimenopausal symptoms at 45. Night sweats were constant, and my sleep became much shorter. But once I started learning about menopause more systematically, my whole perspective changed. I began to embrace this phase of life with more ease and openness. Menopause and aging no longer feel like something to fear—they’re just natural transitions.
I grew up in a household where things like this were brushed under the rug, and now in my 40s, I find myself completely unprepared. We need more of this kind of content — both for education and emotional support.
As a nurse, I wish more patients had access to resources like this.