Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. It is a transitional phase that typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, although it can vary for each individual. During menopause, a woman's body goes through numerous changes as it adjusts to the decreasing levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones. One particular character who has gained some attention in popular culture is the menopausal witch jesskca. She is a fictional character created to represent the unique experiences and challenges faced by women during this stage of life. jesskca is portrayed as a powerful and wise witch who uses her magic to navigate through menopause and all its accompanying symptoms.
In addition to hormonal and nonhormonal medication, she shouts out meditation, acupuncture, diet, exercise, and the use of personal lubricant to “easily and pleasantly relieve vaginal dryness and pain.”
In addition to hormonal and nonhormonal medication, she shouts out meditation, acupuncture, diet, exercise, and the use of personal lubricant to easily and pleasantly relieve vaginal dryness and pain. 2021 The North American Menopause Society Hormone therapy is an acceptable option for the relatively young up to age 59 or within 10 years of menopause and healthy women who are bothered by moderate to severe menopausal symptoms.
jesskca is portrayed as a powerful and wise witch who uses her magic to navigate through menopause and all its accompanying symptoms. jesskca embodies the physical and emotional changes that occur during menopause. She experiences hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and fatigue, among other symptoms.
Menopausal witch jesskca
I wouldn't say we're there yet, but history tells us that we've come a long way when it comes to menopause. Here's some historical context on the way this natural process/transition has been "treated" throughout the ages to add some perspective to where we are today.
585 B.C. Philosophy Aristotle mentioned what would become known as menopause in his History of Animals noting that the transition began at age 40. 700 – 480 B.C. Ancient Greece The word “menopause” is based on the ancient Greek language. However, there is little to no data from this period about menopause – with good reason. At least 50% of women died before the age of 34 and, to make matters worse, the ancients believed that women were inferior to men and that her value was based on fertility. So, understandably, not much attention was paid to the post-menopause experience. 1584 The Discoverie of Witchcraft Reginald Scot’s book asserted that "upon the stopping of their monthly melancholic flux or issue of blood," post-menopausal women were "prone to the accusation of witchcraft". According to Scot, the lack of bleeding made older women "likely to command the Devil, due to a build-up of black bile in their body, resulting in evil thoughts and influences". │ 1692 Salem Witch Trials The majority of women accused of being witches were postmenopausal. In Salem, the number was 13 out of 16.│ 1701 Bloodletting Thomas Sydenham believed that women were prone to “hysteric fits” between the ages of 45 and 50. He prescribed bloodletting to treat menopause in order to “restore menses” 1710 Calamity Previously believed to be a natural phenomenon – menopause began to be viewed as a disease and perceived as the worst of all “calamities” 1821 De la ménépausie Charles Pierre Louis De Gardanne effectively named menopause when he wrote: De la ménépausie, ou de l’âge critique des femmes (“Menopause: The Critical Age of Women”) 1825 – 1854 Ovariotomies
Encouraged by the first successful ovariotomy performed in Kentucky, Scottish surgeon (and laudanum addict), John Lizars, thought it would make sense to use ovariotomies to treat menopause. He performed 200 of them, killing 89 women in the process.
1837 (to 1901) The Victorian Age Conventional wisdom during this time dictated that a woman’s physical make up predisposed her to insanity AND that menopause was a mental illness in need of a cure. 1844 Samuel Ashwell (London gynecologist)“It has become too general an opinion that the decline of this function [menstruation] must be attended by illness; but this is surely an error, for there are healthy women who pass over this time without any inconvenience and many whose indisposition is both transient and slight.”
Unfortunately, Dr. Ashwell’s influence was limited. 1845 Douche Bag In England, doctors began prescribing douches containing a cocktail of acetate of lead, morphine and chloroform Snake Oil In the U.S., snake-oil salesmen sold “miraculous cures” for hot flashes, insomnia and night sweats 1866 Clitoridectomies Dr. Isaac Baker Brown –
English gynecologist and surgeon - concluded that clitoridectomies
effectively cured menopause and hysteria 70% of the time.
When surgery and institutions failed, opium, wine and cannabis, were prescribed. Other popular prescriptions were powdered ovaries and testicles.
Ovariin Merck offered Ovariin for treatment of menopausal symptoms (made from the pulverized ovaries of cows) 1929 Estrogen Estrogen isolated at St. Louis University byNobel-Prize winning biochemist Edward Doisy 1930 Water-Soluble Estrogen German-Israeli gynecologist Bernhard Zondeck discovered water-soluble estrogen in the urine of pregnant mares Deficiency Disease
Menopause started being described as a deficiency disease – replenishment therapies included testicular juice and the crushed ovaries of animals
1933 EmminenEmminen (estrogen) became commercially available (made from the urine of pregnant women and, ultimately,was too expensive to produce)
1936 A Woman’s View Marie Stopes wrote Change of Life in Men and Women blaming the medical profession for making women think that menopause was a 'revolting, frightening, misleading and injurious state'. 1938 Synthetic estrogen was developed 1939 Diethylstilbestrol (DES) First marketed as a far more potent estrogen than Emminen 1942 Premarin Ayerst Laboratories began marketing Premarin (the most popular form of HRT in America). Prempro (a combination of Premarin and Provera) would become the most widely dispersed drug in the U.S. 1966 Feminine Forever“All post-menopausal women are castrates,” but, with HRT, a woman’s “breasts and genital organs will not shrivel. She will be much more pleasant to live with and will not become dull and unattractive.”
(From Robert A. Wilson's book, Feminine Forever) 1969 Dr. David Reuben published a book claiming that while menopausal women are “not a man”, they are no longer a functional woman. 1970s Hormone Deficiency SyndromeClinical conditions associated with menopause were identified as Hormone Deficiency Syndrome (hot flashes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular events,
Alzheimer’s disease & vaginal atrophy) Estrogen supplements associated with increased risk of endometrial cancer had a negative impact on HRT’s reputation 1988 FDA approved HRT for prevention of osteoporosis (previously prescribed only for the treatment of hot flashes) Healthy Forever A number of observational studies suggested that HRT has various benefits in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, and for the prevention of chronic diseases│ 1993 - 1994 Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS) This study found no overall effect of 4.1 years of therapy with estrogen plus progestin for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women 1994 Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN)
A multi-center, multi-ethnic longitudinal study of the menopausal transition and to observe effects on subsequent health and risk factors for age-related diseases (fractures, depression, subclinical cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular events and physical and cognitive function)
1996 Million Women Study Associated HRT with an increased risk of breast cancer 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Studied the effects of HRT started a decade or more after menopause***
THE USE OF HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY PLUMMETS
DUE TO FEAR OF BREAST CANCER AND HEART ATTACKS
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2012
Danish study
Concludes that women treated with long-term HRT early after menopause
“had significantly reduced risk of mortality, heart failure, or
myocardial infarction (heart attack), without any apparent increase of
cancer, venous thromboembolism (DVT) or stroke.
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2021
The North American Menopause Society
“Hormone therapy is an acceptable option for the relatively young (up to age 59 or within 10 years of menopause) and healthy women who are bothered by moderate to severe menopausal symptoms.”
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In the U.S. it's commonplace for physicians to stop talking
to women about sexual wellness after menopause
Women's health and wellness includes sexual health (whether you're sexually active or not), perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Your physician should be initiating the conversations that need to take place around these topics. If you are a woman with a doctor who does not understand or pay attention to the health and wellness issues that are unique to females, it's time to look for a new doctor.
However, rather than suppressing or ignoring these symptoms, jesskca embraces them and finds creative and magical ways to cope with them. She uses spells, potions, and other mystical techniques to alleviate discomfort and promote well-being. In addition to her magical abilities, jesskca also demonstrates a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological impact of menopause. She offers support and guidance to other women going through the same challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-care and self-acceptance during this transformative phase of life. jesskca encourages women to embrace their inner power and to celebrate the wisdom that comes with age. The character of jesskca serves as a symbol of empowerment and resilience for menopausal women. She challenges societal expectations and stereotypes associated with aging, showing that menopause is not a limitation but rather an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. By channeling her magical abilities and embracing her unique journey, jesskca encourages women to embrace their own transformations and to find strength in their individual experiences with menopause. Overall, the menopausal witch jesskca represents a positive and empowering image of women going through menopause. Through her magical abilities and wisdom, she offers support, guidance, and inspiration to women navigating this often challenging phase of life. Her character serves as a reminder that menopause is not an end but a beginning, and that women have the power to embrace this new chapter with grace and confidence..
Reviews for "Menopausal Witchcraft and the Power of Intuition: Lessons from Jesskca"
1. John - 2 stars - "Menopausal witch Jessica was not what I expected at all. The storyline was all over the place and the characters were poorly developed. I found it hard to connect with any of them, and their actions felt unrealistic. The humor, which was supposed to be a key element of the book, fell flat for me and I didn't find myself laughing at all. Overall, I was very disappointed with this book and wouldn't recommend it."
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3. Robert - 2 stars - "Menopausal witch Jessica had an interesting concept, but it was executed poorly. The pacing was off, with the story dragging in some parts and rushing through others. The dialogue was stilted and unnatural, making it hard for me to connect with the characters. The humor was hit or miss, and I found myself cringing more often than not. I wouldn't recommend this book to others."
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