Many women look to the onset of menopause with dread, having heard horror stories from other women about all the different symptoms that can plague them during this major life transition. But it doesn’t have to be this way—the more you support your body and your hormonal health through this transition, the less symptoms you’re likely to experience. For many women, menopause can even be an extremely rewarding process—a liberating time of growth as you prepare for the next stage of your life.