If you’re a woman navigating both menopause and an autoimmune disease at the same time, you might have noticed your symptoms shifting in ways your doctor didn’t fully prepare you for. For example, unpredictable flare-ups, stubborn signs of inflammation, and hormonal chaos can all occur during this transitional phase and can feel like a storm no one warned you about. …
If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and feeling like your body and mood are shifting, you’re not imagining things. Perimenopause can be a confusing time—one that causes a lot of shifts in how you feel, even when your labs seem “normal.” And the question of when to take progesterone for perimenopause is a common one many women are …
There’s a common belief that menopause “cures” endometriosis. No more periods = no more pain, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. While some women do experience symptom relief after menopause, others continue to struggle with endometriosis after menopause-related pain. In some cases, endo symptoms can even get worse during the menopausal transition. In this article, we’ll unpack what really …
If you’re in your 40s and suddenly waking up at 3 a.m.—wide-eyed, sweating, and wondering if something is seriously wrong with you—please know you’re not alone. Sleep disturbances are one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of perimenopause, affecting between 40-60% of menopausal women1, and they often show up even before your periods start changing. Despite how common perimenopause …
As women approach menopause, many changes occur in the body due to declining estrogen1 levels. One condition that often goes unrecognized or under-discussed is genitourinary syndrome of menopause (or GSM). This condition, which affects the vaginal and urinary tract tissues, can lead to discomfort and impact quality of life. If you’ve been experiencing changes in vaginal health, bladder function, or …
Leading up to and during menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can impact their cardiovascular health, including in unexpected ways. Hormones like estrogen are important for maintaining a healthy heart—but their decline during perimenopause and menopause can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. It’s common for women to experience symptoms like heart palpitations and changes in blood pressure during …
As women, transitioning into menopause is a natural stage of life that brings more than just the cessation of menstrual cycles—it can also usher in significant bodily changes, including some that can be painful enough to impact our daily lives. Menopausal joint pain is one of the most unexpected, yet debilitating symptoms that women can face. Each year, more than …
Among women entering or in menopause, it’s common to notice an unwelcome change in the form of added body fat around the midsection. In fact, menopausal women gaining weight in their abdominal area is such a common phenomenon that it even has a nickname: “menopause belly fat” or “menopause tummy.” Meno belly, another common term for menopause belly fat, often …
Menopause is a significant life transition, in which plummeting estrogen and progesterone levels have a significant impact on memory, mood, and cognitive function. For women with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), menopause can have a notable impact on symptoms, especially if they’re experiencing stress, pressure from a demanding schedule, and significant life changes all at the same time. If you’re …