Empowering the Health of Women in Midlife

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Published 1/24/25

Midlife is typically defined as ages 35-65, and midlife for women defines a major life transition full of changes sparked by menopause-related hormone shifts and independent of ovarian aging.

Women in midlife often experience a range of physical and psychosocial changes that can have immediate and long-lasting health implications, such as challenges with increased responsibilities and stress related to work, managing families, caring for aging parents, changing relationships, and handling financial burdens.

Maintaining good health during midlife is a key determinant for wellness later in life.

The Empowering the Health of Women in Midlife fact sheet aims to inform clinical and policy stakeholders about a comprehensive approach for midlife care, from heart heath and mental health to metabolic health and cancer risk.

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