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Women discuss menopause through various lenses, including biomedical views of decline and existential themes of aging and self-development. Understanding these diverse discourses is crucial for healthcare providers.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Health and Illness
  • Medical Discourse Analysis
  • Women's Health Studies

Background:

  • Menopause is a significant life transition for women.
  • Societal and individual perceptions of menopause are shaped by discourse.
  • Previous research has identified several discourses surrounding menopause.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the discourses women utilize when discussing menopause.
  • To understand how these discourses influence women's experiences of menopause.
  • To inform healthcare professionals about the variety of menopause discourses.

Main Methods:

  • Discourse analytic approach applied to interviews.
  • Qualitative interviews conducted with 24 menopausal women in Denmark.
  • Analysis focused on language used to ascribe meaning to menopause.

Main Results:

  • Seven distinct discourses were identified among the women interviewed.
  • Nearly all women referenced biomedical discourses (e.g., 'decline and decay'), even if disagreeing.
  • Existential discourses concerning aging, femininity, and self-development were prevalent.
  • Women's descriptions of menopause shifted dynamically, presenting contrasting images of health and vitality versus decline.

Conclusions:

  • Women engage with multiple, sometimes contradictory, discourses about menopause.
  • The biomedical perspective is only one of many ways menopause is understood.
  • Healthcare providers should be mindful of their language and its influence on women's menopause experiences.
  • Recognizing diverse discourses can improve menopause counseling and support.