Pre-Menopause, Menopause, and Hormonal Changes: Understanding and Managing Symptoms
Dorcas Omidoyin Introduction: Menopause is a natural biological process that every woman goes through as she ages, typically occurring in her late 40s or early 50s. Before reaching menopause, women experience a phase called pre-menopause, during which hormonal changes begin to manifest. Understanding these hormonal changes and their associated symptoms is crucial for managing this […]
3 Reasons Your Hair Is Shedding More Than Usual + How To Deal
Technically, you shed hair every day—about 50 to 100 hairs on average, in fact. But if you’ve noticed more strands falling to the floor lately, you might be playing detective to find out what’s causing the sudden uptick. Any increase in shedding can definitely spark some anxiety, so let us fill you in on a few […]
Why You’re Experiencing Menopause Belly Bloat & What To Do About It.
Bloating is a tricky (and frustrating) issue that many people struggle with, and although it can stem from a number of dietary causes, hormones may also play a role, specifically for women in the midst of menopause. It’s no secret that your body shifts and changes with time, but why exactly does menopause have any […]
Midlife Love: Navigating the Landmines
I don’t know about you, but I love seeing old people in love. The way they hold hands toddling down the street. The way they go about their daily tasks having made peace with the past. I think it’s a miracle when love lasts this long and ages this gracefully. Relationships encounter lots of challenges […]
Menopause and abnormal vaginal bleeding
If you’ve already started menopause, this would mean that you’ve stopped having menstruation for more than a year and should not be having any menstrual bleeding. As spotting, even a little is not normal after menopause. What does it mean to have abnormal vaginal bleeding? When you experience abnormal vaginal bleeding is a symptoms of […]
5 Tips to Make Menopause a Positive Experience
Just like any other transition, the transition to menopause often comes with anxieties for many women. Whereas being anxious is understandable, the transition to menopause could be a special time for both inspiration and reflection. In addition, many women have found this transition more interesting as it brings with it some new sense of freedom […]
How Menopause Silently Affects 27 Million Women At Work Every Day
I kept having fevers. I couldn’t sleep. I was feeling totally unfocused. I thought it was just an extension of my restless tendencies, but after days of unrelenting symptoms, I decided I should see a doctor. I left the office with my diagnosis in hand, feeling astounded, confused, and angry. I thought I was too […]
The 7 Things Every Woman Over 50 Should Do For Better Health
As a woman over 50, you’ve been riding the hormonal roller coaster. I hope you fastened your seat belt, because three key hormonal issues — sex hormone imbalances, stress, and thyroid problems — can make the ride particularly bumpy. First, perimenopause often starts around 40, ushering in a 10-year period of fluctuations in the sex […]
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