This article is part ofHealth Divide: Menopause and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series.
The first change I noticed was in my periods.
I had always been pretty regular, but then, seemingly overnight, my cycles became more frequent.
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I found myself feeling more irritable, quick to anger, and hostile for no reason.
Kamili Wilson
All too often, women of color are left out of the conversation.
The hostility I was feeling was incredibly frightening, but I was unable to pinpoint a clear cause.
He also prescribed me a low-dose birth control pill to help me manage my symptoms.
Finding resources on menopause proved incredibly frustrating.
That said, finding resources on menopause still proved incredibly frustrating.
That means educating yourself, advocating for yourself, and doing research to understand all of your treatment options.
In doing so, you could take charge of your journey and make informed decisions about your health.
