Jakarta – Commemoration of World Menopause Day or World Menopause Day October 18 aims to raise awareness about the impact of menopause on the lives of women around the world. Today is also an opportunity to encourage further medical research into menopause. It’s all about World Menopause Day 2025. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT What is Menopause? Quoting the WHO website, menopause is a point in a series of stages in a woman’s life and is the end of their reproductive period. After menopause, a woman cannot become pregnant, except in rare cases when special fertility treatments are used. Most women experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 as a natural part of biological aging. Menopause can also be caused by surgical or medical procedures. For most women, menopause is marked by the end of monthly menstruation (also known as menstrual periods or ‘periods’) due to the loss of function of the ovarian follicles. This means the ovaries stop releasing eggs for fertilization. World Menopause Day is celebrated every year on 18 October. According to its official website, the International Menopause Society (IMS) established World Menopause Day in 2009 to raise awareness about menopause and improve the experience of women around the world. Each year, on World Menopause Day, IMS highlights the challenges women face during the menopausal transition and highlights improvements in research, education and support. World Menopause Day 2025 Theme World Menopause Day 2025 has the theme “Lifestyle Medicine”. The 2025 White Paper, The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Menopausal Health: A Review of Nonpharmacological Interventions highlights how lifestyle medicine can relieve menopausal symptoms, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and support women’s long-term health, and serves as a practical, evidence-based resource for health professionals worldwide. Poster for World Menopause Day 2025 (Photo: Doc. IMS) Menopause is not a disease, but it can cause symptoms and health risks that require personal care. This year’s White Paper shows strong evidence that lifestyle medicine – healthy eating, regular activity, good sleep, emotional well-being and supportive relationships – can have a real impact. Along with other evidence-based treatments when needed, this approach gives women the tools to make informed choices and feel strong and healthy through this stage of life. (squeeze/squeeze)
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