What do women want and need at midlife?

Midlife, or menopause, is the time of life in which women undergo a transition – from having a monthly period – to another stage: the end of menstruation alongside physical and emotional changes. These changes, manifested in different ways and at different levels, stem from a decline in the production and levels of estrogen and progesterone. These hormones have many receptors in the female body, for example the skin, heart, bones and genitals, therefore these changes are not localized and can be experienced throughout the body.

"Women and Their Bodies" is a non-profit organization working to promote comprehensive social change in the perceptions of Israeli women and girls regarding their health. Established in 2005, the organization has hundreds of professional volunteers from the fields of medicine, education, and heal...

What do women want and need at midlife?

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