World Menopause Day 2024 will be marked on October 18. This annual commemoration is focused on raising awareness about what menopause is, the journey that women and people with uterus go through in this stage, and what are the support options that people undergoing menopause can access to manage their challenges. Initiated by the International Menopause Society, this annual celebration helps people tackle this taboo subject and openly discuss the struggles and challenges of menopause and the myths that are associated with it. As we prepare to celebrate World Menopause Day 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate World Menopause Day and more. Lara Dutta Feels Menopause Is Not Given Due Importance, Says ‘It Is So Back on the Burner as a Priority’.

When is World Menopause Day 2024?

World Menopause Day 2024 will be celebrated on October 18. This annual observance was initiated by the International Menopause Society - the UK based charity which is focused on raising awareness on the subject - and the World Health Organisation. The first World Menopause Day was celebrated in 2009.

World Menopause Day 2024 Theme

Every year, the celebration of World Menopause Day is focused on an important theme that helps us delve deeper into the layers of this topic. World Menopause Day 2024 theme is "Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)." The conversation around hormone therapy is riddled with controversies and myths, and this observance aims to put an end to this by raising more awareness about how it works and why it is an important option for menopausal people. Menopause Symptoms May Worsen as a Result of Infertility, Reveals Study.

Every year, there are various dedicated events organized to help celebrate World Menopause Day. People also organize online events, webinars, conferences and educational initiatives online to mark World Menopause Day by giving a platform to have poignant conversations around this important subject that impacts millions worldwide.

(Disclaimer: This article is written for an informative purpose and should not be substituted for medical advice. Kindly consult your doctor before trying any tips.)

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