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Research Article

The history of the menopause

Pages 3-10 | Published online: 19 Aug 2008
 

Summary

The author comments briefly on the evolutionary significance of the menopause and reviews ancient attitudes to the menopause and their relationship to old superstitions and beliefs about menstruation. The changing attitude of women towards the menopause in modern society is discussed.

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