Women also go through a phase of mid-life; the components of mid-life crisis in women are a little different.

 Menopause – this is an important part of a woman’s life when undergoes maximum stress.

1. Symptoms of menopause like hot flushes. Generalized weakness, boney pains and menstrual irregularities become common.
2. Emotional changes like depression are very common menopause
3. There is generally an increase in weight and change in appearance.
4. The enthusiasm levels and energy levels are generally low.

Menopause lasts for a variable period of time starting in some women as early as 40 years. The symptoms may last for 3 to 5 years.

 There are a lot of advances in medical field in treating menopausal manifestation in women.

This requires experts handling of the case.

 Sometimes women at this age require psychological counseling which is not something to be ashamed of.

Empty nest syndrome: this is the stage when the children move out of the family and only the parents are left behind; the nest full of birds is literally empty. This stage generally overlaps menopause in woman’s life. The combination can be quite difficult to handle. The woman misses her children and, at this time, may feel totally unwanted and a sense of worthlessness may ensure. At this time the support of a sympathetic spouse and friends and other family members has a lot of positive effect.

 It is entirely up to an individual whether he or she wants to make one’s mid-life a crisis, a change or a beautiful phase of one’s life.

 In mid-life it is good habit to see one’s doctor regularly least once in 6 months even if there are no definite health problems. This is because many of the diseases can be symptomatic and detected accidently.

 Those with known diseases have to see their doctors as and when advised by the doctors.

 Following the doctor’s advice is the most important thing. Following the life –style management discussed earlier is a must to prevent any dangerous consequence of wrong life styles.

 Special attention has been given to retirement in men and menopause and empty must syndrome in women. Regular visits to the doctor are the time and money spent on them