India, April 28 -- Menopause is a major milestone for a woman's health. Estrogen levels drop, and menstrual cycles come to a permanent end. In other words, periods stop completely. While this indicates major changes the body undergoes, conversations around it continue to be limited, with many experiences brushed under the carpet and silently normalised.

From the stigma around discussing periods to the expectation of pushing through menopausal discomfort, women's health continues to be a subject of hush-hush conversation. But it is time to address the elephant in the room.

Addressing this gap, Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, shared a health advisory in his April 27 Instagram po...