The 30+ Symptoms of Perimenopause
The menopause transition can affect how we think, how we sleep, and how we feel. On average, each of us will experience about seven symptoms related to the menopause transition. The reality is there are 30+ symptoms of perimenopause. For many women these symptoms can be managed with a combination of lifestyle changes, medication(s), and/or […]
Knowing The Signs of Perimenopause
Knowing The Signs Last summer I experienced my first bout of hot flashes (or flushes) and night sweats. For me, a prickly rush of heat erupts from within, completely unannounced, and leaves me clammy, with the back of my neck soaked in sweat. By night, I kick the covers off and struggle to get back […]
Is This Menopause?
When I turned 12 my aunt gave me a copy of Our Bodies, Ourselves; a pillar of the women’s health movement, this iconic guide has been ushering teens into puberty (and beyond) since 1973. I remember reading, in the book’s frank and fearless tone, that vulvas come in all shapes and sizes—this is normal—and a […]