Experts and stakeholders have raised urgent concerns over the management of menopause, warning that untreated symptoms can pose serious health risks. Speaking at the recent Lagos gathering of Menopause West Africa, leaders emphasized that while menopause is a natural transition rather than an illness, it demands careful attention given the pivotal role women play in society. The event, which drew various professionals and community advocates under the theme of advancing women’s health, well-being, and institutional support, was proudly sponsored by Menofix Herbals capsule.
Elaborating on the organization’s strategic outreach, the Chairman of the Organising Committee for Menopause West Africa, Mr. Clifford Okwesi, revealed that a cohort of one hundred women had officially been commissioned as mentors. He noted that the initiative aims to expand aggressively, with active plans already underway to take the advocacy message into three thousand places of worship across the country to dismantle the stigma and silence surrounding the phase.
Adding a compelling voice to the discourse, veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor reminded attendees that menopause is merely a natural chapter in every woman’s life journey rather than a disease. She directly challenged the newly inducted mentors, who also serve as Menopause Champions, to step into grassroots communities and proactively mentor younger women long before they reach that stage. Furthermore, Ozokwor urged women holding positions of power to extend genuine support and empowerment to a wider circle of women beyond their immediate relatives, arguing that uplifting women at large helps alleviate shared family burdens. Sharing practical wellness advice, she encouraged physical activity, mindful eating, and routine medical checkups, famously telling the audience to stay active and avoid constant snacking.
Providing deeper medical perspective, the President of the Association of West African Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, Professor Brian Adinma, described menopause as a profound transition marking a new beginning that calls for deliberate preparation, education, and health management. During an interactive session, the medical expert broke down the various types, stages, and symptoms of menopause, offering clear guidance on clinical management before engaging participants in a question-and-answer exchange.
Echoing similar sentiments of resilience and empowerment, the President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association, Mrs. Kikilomo Adeniyi, noted that menopause represents a renewed chapter of strength, wisdom, and purpose rather than the termination of womanhood. Represented at the event by the President of the association’s Tin Can Island Chapter, Mrs. Caroline Ifeoluwa, Adeniyi reaffirmed that prioritizing women’s health and empowerment remains fundamental to their institutional vision, reinforcing the foundational truth that a healthy woman ultimately builds a stronger family.
