Menopause Cancer, Aging and Every Woman's Worst Fears

Startling New Evidence Demonstrates Shifting Concerns Related to Aging, a New Survey Shows.

Due to long existing cultural mores, American women have always dreaded getting older. Even though the current economy is nearly at the level of the "Great Depression" the sales of health and beauty aids are at an all-time high. Despite the risks, elective surgical procedures geared to extend or enhance beauty are being adopted by younger and younger women, even teenagers.

The number-one fear of all women and especially those past the age of 50 is "losing attractiveness or becoming invisible". Second, most aging women fear "being left alone" (losing a spouse). At number three, "becoming homeless" is an entirely new entry to the list. Fear of becoming homeless is directly related to the ever-increasing number of home foreclosures, homes "underwater", amount of personal debt, and the steady decline in retirement investment values.

Previously at number two or three, the "fear of developing some form of cancer" (for women past the age of 50) is still in the top five but comes in at number four. This is quite a dramatic change in that retaining the financial income and support of a spouse which could also affect a woman's ability to keep her home (number three), has pushed the more uncertain risk of (developing) cancer to number four.
"Being dependent on others" comes in at number five. American women past the age of 50 are perhaps the most independent in history. The thought of becoming dependent on others, even family members, is distasteful to many. The real fear is more about the loss of power and control, or being told what to do. After a life-time of making day-to-day and long-term decisions, aging women are not likely to want to give this up. In a way, their independence largely defines who they are.

Menopause and Losing Attractiveness

Unfortunately, many working menopausal women over the age of 50 feel that they must constantly "look over their shoulder" as new, more attractive and younger women enter the work force. Employers incessantly concerned over the "bottom line" may see younger female job candidates as less costly than their older counterparts. In addition to the advantage of youthful good looks, new hires are often willing to work for less pay and are less likely to drain medical insurance payouts than older employees.

Many working menopausal women have the added stress of being the sole family income provider (after their husbands have died, were laid off, become physically incapacitated, or are otherwise separated from them) and may also be solely responsible for the family's health care benefits.

To some, nothing could be less sexy or attractive than the term "menopause", especially if the woman in question begins to exhibit signs of memory loss, irritability, fatigue and incontinence. Some of physical signs of menopause might also be perceived as off-putting and include excessive hair growth or loss, sweating, belly fat build up, etc.

Menopause and Being Left Alone and Homelessness

Congruently, menopause symptoms may also confer a greater risk of being left alone and eventual homelessness.

Symptoms of depression, irritability, and mood swings, coupled with a rapid decline in sexual desire, can alter the dynamics of a once health marriage. All too frequently, these symptoms can lead to constant bickering, arguing, alienation and divorce. After years of companionship and life-partnering one might hear; "I don't even recognize you anymore, who are you?"

Unfortunately, the family home is also a causality of the divorce break up.

Menopause and Elevated Cancer Risks

Older persons are at greater risk of developing cancers of various types than younger persons, for several reasons. As we age, our bodies retain more cancer causing toxins and xenoestorgens than our livers can handle. We become more susceptible to these potential catalysts as our immune systems lose functionality. Past the age of 50, the level of protective hormones in our body's also begin to decline.

Additionally, Menopause symptom treatment pharmaceuticals (HRT and Bioidenticals) and even the Isoflavonoides taken from soy have known carcinogenic properties.

Menopause and Being Dependent on Others

If a menopausal woman has already lost her husband and home, chances are that she may also become dependent on others. Dependency may mean a loss of personal control which alone could cause friction with care-givers, especially if they are family members. Unfortunately, far too many elderly persons are "warehoused" in retirement homes or assisted living facilities where they are left to survive their "golden years" virtually alone with only the occasional token visit from friends and family.

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