Menopause Gets a Bad Rep — But It Doesn’t Have to Be Miserable
Let’s be honest… hot flashes, night sweats, sleepless nights, mood swings, and dryness?
Yeah, no one’s signing up for that.
But here’s the thing — there are ways to make menopause easier, and Dr. Vonda Wright, orthopaedic surgeon and aging expert, says it starts with knowing what to expect and refusing to settle for poor care.
Why It Feels So Hard
Many women hit perimenopause or menopause without a roadmap.
And when they bring up symptoms to their doctor, they can feel dismissed.
Dr. Wright says part of the problem is that menopause research is severely underfunded.
That means many physicians aren’t trained well on it — and that gap trickles down to patient care.
4 Tips from Dr. Wright
1. Get Educated
Start with The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver.
The more you know, the better you can advocate for yourself.
2. Speak Up
If your doctor dismisses your concerns, push back.
Don’t settle — and if you need to, find a menopause-trained provider.
3. Stay Open-Minded
Hormone replacement therapy works for some, but not everyone.
There are other treatments and lifestyle changes worth exploring.
4. Find Your People
You’re not alone, even if it feels that way.
Talk to friends, join an online community, or connect with women going through the same thing.
Where Empower Fits In
Our community is here so you don’t have to navigate menopause in isolation.
We give you:
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Support from women who get it
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Training programs built by women, for women
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Workouts that can help reduce stress, improve sleep, and even make hot flashes less intense
Your health journey matters — and you don’t have to do it alone.
