‘Menopause is not that generous,’ says Twinkle Khanna as she opens up about women’s health in her 50s, shares tips to deal with it

Actor turned author, who is married to Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, is always known for being candid and honest. She often opens up on her views about several topics, especially things that women face. In her recent post, she has opened up about her evolving relationship with health and wellness.On Sunday, Twinkle took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from her home, accompanied by a candid, deeply personal note. She reflected on her experience with menopause and how Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), along with lifestyle changes, has helped her gain a better understanding of her body and well-being. She wrote, “At 52 and make-up free, I’d love to say that all you need is some great afternoon sun to feel and look good. But menopause is not that generous. I once joked that menopause is a bigger b*h than I have ever been. For a long stretch, it made me feel like I was a phone with a faulty charger. I feel better now, not because I ‘accepted my age gracefully’ (whatever that means), but thanks to regular weight training, a small pharmacy’s worth of supplements, the joy and purpose I find in books (reading and writing) and because after 50 I’ve finally embraced my shallow side and play mahjong regularly with my girlfriends.”**Sharing further details, Twinkle spoke about her current approach to managing menopause while urging followers to make informed decisions. “While I continue to mull over the pros and cons of HRT, here’s what I’m currently taking to survive this transition. Please do your research and check with your doctor. What works for me may not work for you. Current lineup Coenzyme Q10 NAD Omega-3 Lion’s Mane Health & Hers Menopause Support Iron Vitamin D3 +K2 Collagen Magnesium Glycinate Have you tried any of these? What helped the most or what did absolutely nothing?” she added.Earlier, Twinkle and Akshay marked 25 years of marriage, celebrating the milestone by sharing what they value most about their relationship. According to her, mutual encouragement has always been at the heart of their bond.Illustrating this, Twinkle posted a video of the couple paragliding together. In the clip, Akshay can be heard asking her, “are you sure you want to jump?” to which she confidently nodded and replied, “It’s all because of you, you make me do this.” When it was Akshay’s turn, Twinkle asked him, “Are you nervous?”Responding with a laugh, the ‘Housefull’ actor said, “I now have pressure because my wife has finished doing it.”Summing up the moment, Twinkle captioned the post, “The best part of our marriage? We always encourage each other to fly. Sometimes literally, like today! Here’s to 25 years of love, support and jumping off mountains @akshaykumar.”