A positive approach to menopause

In a society that glorifies youth and beauty, the transition through menopause can cause needless anxiety and apprehension for many women. Nurses can have positive influence on these women by being knowledgeable about the numerous causes of stress--physical, psychological, sociocultural and developmental--that menopausal women face. Providing them with appropriate information whether at the bedside, in the community or around the kitchen table can lead to a better perception and acceptance of this natural life transition.