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Psyche and menopause: embracing the (positive) flip side of the coin.

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Titel: Psyche and menopause: embracing the (positive) flip side of the coin.
Autoren: Vegni, Elena1,2 (AUTHOR), Borghi, Lidia1 (AUTHOR) lidia.borghi@asst-santipaolocarlo.it
Quelle: Climacteric. Oct2025, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p626-629. 4p.
Schlagwörter: *PSYCHOLOGY, *SELF-realization, *SELF-efficacy, *WELL-being, *HUMAN growth, *MENOPAUSE, *MEDICAL practice, *IDENTITY (Psychology)
Abstract (English): While the biological processes of menopause are universal, individual experiences vary widely, shaped by psychological, social and cultural factors. Recent perspectives advocate for an empowerment-based model, emphasizing the importance of incorporating both medical and psychological dimensions into menopause management. This contribution builds upon previous models and integrates a psychological framework that considers menopause as not only a time of loss but also a period of growth, self-realization and transformation. From a psychological perspective, menopause invites a redefinition of identity, with key psychological changes structured around two central dimensions: body-space and time perception. The transition away from the cyclical rhythms of fertility to a more stable bodily and temporal experience provides women with a grounding sense of self and fosters a deeper engagement with long-term goals. These changes, although potentially disorienting, represent a developmental opportunity for stabilization and growth. By embracing this broader understanding, clinicians and researchers can support women in thriving during and beyond this stage, moving beyond solely symptoms management and fostering a collaborative relationship with women navigating this transition. Implications for clinical practice of this approach are discussed, offering guidance on how clinicians can integrate psychological well-being into menopause care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Chinese): 尽管绝经的生物过程具有普适性, 但个体经历因心理、社会和文化因素的共同作用而存在显著差异。新近研究主张采用赋权模式, 强调将医学与心理维度共同纳入绝经管理的重要性。本文在既有模式基础上整合心理学框架, 将绝经视为不仅是一个失落的时期, 更是成长、自我实现与转变的重要阶段。从心理学视角看, 绝经引发对身份的重新定义, 关键的心理变化围绕两个核心维度展开: 躯体空间与时间感知。从生育周期的节律性过渡到更稳定的身体与时间体验, 为女性奠定了稳定的自我感, 并促进其对长期目标的深度投入。这些变化虽可能令人迷失方向, 但代表了稳定与增长的发展机会。通过采纳这种更全面的理解, 临床医生和研究人员可以支持女性在这一阶段及之后蓬勃发展, 超越单纯症状管理的局限, 建立与经历此转变女性的协作关系。本文进一步探讨该模式对临床实践的指导意义, 为临床医生如何将心理健康纳入绝经保健提供指导。 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Datenbank: Academic Search Index
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Abstract:While the biological processes of menopause are universal, individual experiences vary widely, shaped by psychological, social and cultural factors. Recent perspectives advocate for an empowerment-based model, emphasizing the importance of incorporating both medical and psychological dimensions into menopause management. This contribution builds upon previous models and integrates a psychological framework that considers menopause as not only a time of loss but also a period of growth, self-realization and transformation. From a psychological perspective, menopause invites a redefinition of identity, with key psychological changes structured around two central dimensions: body-space and time perception. The transition away from the cyclical rhythms of fertility to a more stable bodily and temporal experience provides women with a grounding sense of self and fosters a deeper engagement with long-term goals. These changes, although potentially disorienting, represent a developmental opportunity for stabilization and growth. By embracing this broader understanding, clinicians and researchers can support women in thriving during and beyond this stage, moving beyond solely symptoms management and fostering a collaborative relationship with women navigating this transition. Implications for clinical practice of this approach are discussed, offering guidance on how clinicians can integrate psychological well-being into menopause care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:13697137
DOI:10.1080/13697137.2025.2509854