Hormone Replacement Therapy – The 4 Resources Everyone Needs
Do you know the facts about hormone replacement therapy? The sad truth is, most of us don’t; including many doctors. Hormone replacement therapy, which is now known as menopausal hormone therapy, is a very polarizing topic that is often characterized in extremes. It’s not the dangerous product that we were all told to fear in […]
The Menopause Brain
The Menopause Brain Author: Lisa Mosconi, PhD Year Published: 2024 Page Count: 264 pages – 6 hour read time. What it’s about: “Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia to brain fog. As leading neuroscientist and women’s […]
27 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Perimenopause
This is a list of 27 things I wish I’d known before perimenopause hit. Or at least had gotten a heads up on a lot sooner in life. They range from practical knowledge that we should all know about our bodies and don’t. To things that led to greater happiness, even better sex. Sometimes I […]
HRT and Quality of Life
When it comes to HRT and quality of life, there is a disconnect that is pervasive and persistent. I was unaware of this sad fact until after years of struggling with symptoms, I finally figured out I was in perimenopause. The more I learned, the more shocked I became at just how little progress we’ve […]
Eating Well in Perimenopause: Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients
Despite the controversy and polarization surrounding menopause, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t agree that eating well in perimenopause is one of the keys to managing your symptoms. Eating well in perimenopause is also important for your overall health and longevity. But it’s really freakin’ hard to do consistently. We All Struggle […]
The Perimenopausal Brain: 2 Specialists You Need to Meet
Having a perimenopausal brain can lead to a lot of questions and concerns. And because most of us are totally unprepared when our perimenopausal symptoms start to appear, it can feel like we’re going crazy. Let me address that first: you are not crazy. And you are not alone. Problems with memory, concentration, and focus […]
Dryness in Perimenopause, Everywhere
Perimenopause marks a transitional period leading up to menopause, where a woman’s body undergoes various hormonal changes, particularly in estrogen levels. These changes can manifest in a range of symptoms affecting health and well-being. Among the common indicators of shifting hormone levels in perimenopause is waking up one day and feeling like all of the […]
Eye Changes in Perimenopause
Have you become very aware of your eyes? Do they often feel dry and scratchy? Maybe itchy? More sensitive? Like they’re overexposed to the elements? Has it become really hard to keep your contact lenses in for longer than an hour? If you can wear them at all. Wondering why? It could be perimenopause. Perimenopause […]
Migraines in Perimenopause
Many women experience an increase in migraines in perimenopause, the transitional period leading up to menopause characterized by hormonal fluctuations. Studies have consistently shown a link between these hormonal changes, particularly the decline in estrogen levels, and the exacerbation of migraine headaches. What Is A Migraine? Migraines often manifest with symptoms such as throbbing pain […]
10 Things To Know About Panic Attacks and Perimenopause
Are Panic Attacks and Perimenopause a Thing? Perimenopause is characterized by hormonal fluctuations that can profoundly affect both your physical and mental well-being. It’s not uncommon for you to experience increased anxiety in perimenopause. During this time some may also experience panic attacks. According the the online menopause clinic, Stella: 1 in 4 women experience anxiety […]
