Namita Thapar, executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals and a judge on Shark Tank India, opened up about her struggle with menopause. She spoke about it on a business reality show and then she shared her personal experience with X. After she posted the tweet, it quickly went viral and garnered many reactions.
“Women don't prioritize their health and don't speak up. I use the Shark Tank platform to talk about my experiences with mental health, IVF, fitness, and now menopause. .Most women are unaware of the symptoms and treatments.''You have options, but be educated and take control of your health,'' Namita Thapar wrote in a tweet. (Also read: Shark Tank India contestant slams Vinita Singh after tense pitch: 'I wanted to run away but…')
In the video, she explained how she faced heavy bleeding and discomfort. She added that she also became anemic and her hemoglobin was 8.
Here are people's reactions to Namita Thapar's tweet.
This post was shared on March 4th. Since posting, it has received over 28,000 views and that number is still growing. The post has over 500 likes and numerous comments. Many people flocked to the comments section of the post to praise her for speaking out about her perimenopause and sharing her own experience. (Also read: Namita Thapar's sons Jay and Vir visit Shark Tank set in India with friends. After…)
Here are people's reactions:
One individual wrote, “Thank you for breaking your silence and sharing your journey. It's important for women to prioritize their health and speak up. Education gives us the power to take control .Let's continue to raise awareness and support each other.''
A second person said: “It takes a lot of courage to say this from personal experience. It's amazing.”
A third commented: “Let's break the silence, empower each other and take control of our health journey together.”
A fourth added: “Speak up, prioritize your health, educate yourself and take responsibility. You are not alone.”
Learn more about perimenopause:
According to the National Institutes of Health, “Menopause is an ill-defined period that encompasses the last years of a woman's reproductive life. It begins with the first onset of menstrual irregularities and continues until one year of amenorrhea. occurs and ends after the last menstrual period.”
