Focus on menopause: Klagenfurt breaks the taboo and informed!
Focus on menopause: Klagenfurt breaks the taboo and informed!
On May 28th, the international women's health day, an enlightening event took place in the Lakeside Park Klagenfurt about the menopause. This initiative was organized by the presentation for women and equality as well as the health department of the State of Carinthia and aimed to raise awareness of the often tabooed topic of society. The event included a film screening of the documentary “The M Factor - Shredding the Silence on Menopause” followed by a panel discussion.
Martina Klementin took over the moderation, while numerous experts contributed to the discussion. Among the panel participants included Dr.in Karin Heigl, doctor of general and complementary medicine, Mag.a Claudia Neumayer-Stickler, head of the Health Policy department in the ÖGB, and Dr.in Susanne Springer, doctor of gynecology. The feminist artist Mag.a Ina Loitzl and the health officer of the State of Carinthia, Lrin Dr.in Beate Prettner, were also present. The event was part of the cooperation "Health Factor - Equality" and documented by meinzirk.at with photos.
Focus of the event
The main focus of the event was on the clarification of the menopause, which concern about half of the population and can last up to 15 years. According to the menstrual report of the Ministry of Health, 20% of women feel little or not informed about this important life event. In the discussion, symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disorders and mood swings were discussed, with fewer known side effects such as joint pain and exhaustion. The event aims to raise awareness of the health and psychological challenges during menopause and to develop strategies to improve well -being.
This is also why it is important that companies and political actors are increasingly promoting awareness of women's health. Many women are burdened several times in this phase of life, as they often manage work, child rearing and care of needy relatives at the same time. A proactive approach to menopause is increasingly being aimed at, with the desire to change the idea of the idea of "you have to go through" to a more conscious way of dealing with the changes.health competence and prevention
In recent years, the topic of menopause has gained social and political importance. This can be seen, among other things, that many women demand better education and sensitization on the topics of women's health. A survey on digital health promotion offers shows that interest in information about menopause is increasing, which is taken up by companies and health players. Information about symptoms can help to target medical help and to avoid psychological complaints that can be reinforced by the lack of estrogen.
The event in the Lakeside Park is a step in the right direction. The organizers hope that such important topics are gradually brought out of the taboo zone in order to sustainably promote the well -being and health of women in this phase of life. Further information on upcoming events can be found on the website of the health department and at https://frauen.ktn.gv.at/veranstaltungen/dails?eid=75 In summary, it can be said that despite the challenges of menopause, it is possible and necessary to maintain an active and informed handling. It is important that women do not feel alone and have access to information and support offers.
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| Ort | Lakeside Spitz, B11, 9020 Klagenfurt, Österreich |
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