Changes

'''Menopause''' is the onset of the loss of fertility in women due to the cessation of the menses.  Generally, women begin to show signs of menopause (also called peri-menopause) in thier late 30's and early 40's.  Most women whose cycles are not regulated chemically, begin to skip thier cycles for longer and longer periods of time.  Formal definiation of "menopause" is when a woman has gone without her monthly cycle for at least 1 year.

'''Menopause''' is the onset of the loss of [[fertility]] in women due to the cessation of the [[menses]].  Generally, women begin to show signs of menopause (also called peri-menopause) in thier late 30's and early 40's.  Most women whose cycles are not regulated chemically, begin to skip thier cycles for longer and longer periods of time.  Formal definiation of "menopause" is when a woman has gone without her monthly cycle for at least 1 year.

Menopause is caused by a natural change in the production of female hormones.   

Menopause is caused by a natural change in the production of female hormones.   

In Judaism, only a woman who has gone through menopause may touch the Torah.

In Judaism, only a woman who has gone through menopause may touch the Torah.

Sites like [[http://christianwomentoday.com/health/menopause.html|Christain Women Today]] help women find connections for "The Change" with both spiritual study from the Bible as well as support groups.  When looked at the right way, and when done in an environment of support and love, Menopause can be seen - not as a loss or a curse - but as a gift from [[God]] which would allow a woman to  shift focus to different aspects of her life, like her extended family, her community, or her grandchildren.

Sites like [http://christianwomentoday.com/health/menopause.html|Christain Women Today] help women find connections for "The Change" with both spiritual study from the Bible as well as support groups.  When looked at the right way, and when done in an environment of support and love, Menopause can be seen - not as a loss or a curse - but as a gift from [[God]] which would allow a woman to  shift focus to different aspects of her life, like her extended family, her community, or her grandchildren.

 

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