Page 65 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 7 | October - November 2024

SAVNEET SINGHSATHISUKH, 48

I’m almost 48, and have been experiencing menopause for about
3-4 years. Initially, there were signs that I ignored. Busy with life
and the urge to enjoy the years after 40, I failed to recognise the
signs until they affected me. My menstrual cycle changed abruptly,
and I learned that I was lacking vitamin D. At one time, I bled with
unbearable abdominal pain, which led to panic; and another time,
I got my period 15 days later, which led to confusion.
Each body is different, and needs different solutions. Mine retains
sanity with exercise, liquids, and vitamins. Over the years, I’ve
come to terms with my body type – although I do still complain
about it! I guess it’s human nature. Even though I work out and
am happy to buy new clothes, there’s not much else I can do
about it. There are some women around me that are luckier, and
I admire them. Maybe they began an exercise routine earlier in

life and are reaping the bene ts now. There are so many women
above 45 that look amazing!
Sadly, our mums and grandmums were quite unaware about
this phase of life growing up, and many didn’t understand the
importance of exercise and taking some supplements. Thankfully,
there is more awareness today. This is why I believe it’s vital to
share what you’re experiencing with your spouse and children.
They need to be aware so that they can support you mentally. It’s
also important to talk about this with other women so you know
that you’re not alone.

NITA GULATI, 52
Owner, Event Promotor, and Coordinator; Panache Events
Dance Choreographer
Bollywood Fitness Trainer

My mantra when it comes to menopause is, “Acknowledge and
accept when and as it comes, it’s inevitable! There’s peace in

doing the needful and enjoying the ow and surprises. It’s only a
phase; it shall pass.” I have to make a conscious choice: either I
go through menopause gracefully, or I suffer, so why not opt for
the former? It really helps that my peers are going through similar
symptoms. We share our discomforts openly, such as hormonal
imbalances and physical transitions, as we’re all sailing on the
same boat. Nevertheless, symptoms such as weight gain can be

really depressing, especially when I can’t t into my clothes. These
changes demand a change in lifestyle; in the food I eat and the type
of workouts I do. I also keep my cortisol in check by incorporating
more yoga and meditation.
I do miss my youthful ‘curves,’ and wish I celebrated them enough
when I was younger, but the maturity I have today makes me
embrace my reality with grace, and the understanding that the
more I amplify the symptoms, the more intense they get. Thus,
I only address what needs to be taken care of. This is part of
the process, and unlike our mothers, we are privileged to have
awareness through education and the internet. These discussions
were taboo in their times. On the other hand, ignorance is bliss;
the lesser you know, the lesser you stress! It’s a blessing to be a
woman, and menopause is a small price to pay. It unites all of us
who go through it. Occasionally, I whine and complain, but on
better days I smile and say, “It’s only a part of my journey!”

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