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Menopause

Puberty in Reverse:

Pausing to Celebrate this Next Life Stage!

Have you ever thought of Menopause that way- as Puberty in Reverse? At puberty we are gearing up, new systems are activated, getting ready for the next life stage. Menopause is pretty much reversing that process, gearing down, getting ready for yet another and productive life stage.

What is in common? The hormone fluctuation and the impact on our bodies, emotions and psyche! Sometimes menopause and pre-menopause leaves us confused and frustrated by the changes seen in our bodies and our emotions:

Sue teaching menopause classHot Flashes!
Sleepless nights!
Diminished sex drive!
Forgetfulness!
Weight gain!
Crazy mood swings!
Dryness - everywhere!

You are not alone!

Let's sit down together and talk. Let's separate myth from fact. Without Regret and sexuality educator, Sue Simonson, is offering home-based, discussion oriented education groups on menopause and the changes to expect, and what you can do to get you through, thriving on the other side of fertility.

How to Host a Puberty in Reverse gathering?

  1. You plan the event- coordinating day, time and place with Sue Simonson.
  2. Invite and get commitments from 10 or more of your dearest friends wanting to be prepared and have answers to their menopause questions.
  3. There needs to be a minimum of 10 women, 11 including you, the host.
  4. Each attendee pays $30 to the host to register.
  5. You, the host, pay nothing but instead: -provide a space large enough for the group to comfortably gather - provide refreshments- maybe wine and hors d' oeuvres and desserts. - send out reminders/ - make sure all is set to welcome Menopause discussion group. - pay Without Regret that evening with one check.

Sue does all the rest - handouts, programming, menopause information and discussion, as well as sharing many tips to help you thrive, not just survive, this journey towards the other side of fertility!

Please contact Sue at or call (916) 487-2283.


Menopause class

Comments from participants:

"Thank you again!  Menopause is not an easy subject- so many changes!  You made the discussion light and fun.  I am glad to know what is ahead of me and nifty ways of dealing with it.  I am glad for your wisdom for the women in this area.   They’d be smart to take advantage of a menopause party!"

" I enjoyed the free conversation about basic human/women issues.  It was great!"

"I love how positive and open you are!"

"I most enjoyed the female camaraderie and discussions as well as the laughs!"

"Your educational/conversational style was welcoming and accessible. It was fantastic!"

 

For as much as possible, live your life Without Regret.