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If this summer felt hotter than usual, it may not just be the heat; it might be you. If you’ve noticed hot flashes cropping up more often, along with a few other symptoms, you could be entering menopause. Sure, the heat could be playing a part of it, but there’s a difference between merely feeling […]
As women we hear so much about menopause – the symptoms, when it will start, how it feels. But perimenopause? Not so much. What is Perimenopause? As the name indicates perimenopause is a precursor to menopause. Menopause occurs when the ovaries no longer release any eggs and is defined as the absence of periods for […]
Sometimes it takes a star to make a point. And thanks to a new campaign launched by AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Cheryl Hines has center stage. The actress is now a spokeswoman for the company’s Painfully Awkward Conversations campaign which focuses on the painful sex many women continue to experience after menopause. A Humorous Approach Best […]
It’s the middle of the month, you’re supposed to get your period but it never came. You take a pregnancy test and it’s negative. Maybe you and your partner have been trying for years to get pregnant too. Irregular periods, particularly missed periods, and infertility are two of the main indicators of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome […]
The lights are dimmed, the candles lit and the music matches the romantic mood. And then it hits. That pain that sometimes accompanies sex and ruins the moment. Maybe you scream suddenly as he penetrates or you flinch in anticipation. Dyspareunia, or pain during sexual intercourse, is the surest way to deflate a passionate moment. […]
It’s 50 degrees and sweat is trickling down your face. Sound familiar? Hot flashes are one of the unfortunate and uncomfortable side effects of menopause. These sudden waves of heat, caused when the blood vessels near the skin’s surface dilate, can occur at any time for menopausal and perimenopausal women. Hot flashes that hit while […]
Christmas shopping, tree trimming, cookie exchanges and a little too much of that spiked eggnog. While the holidays are a joyous time, the “to do” lists, extensive expectations and overindulgences can be overwhelming. Add in menopausal symptoms and it can be a recipe for one unhappy woman. Yet, it doesn’t have to be that way. […]
Everyone has heard of menopause, but what about “manopause”? Officially called adropause, this phase in a man’s life when testosterone levels start to drop, is considered the male equivalent of menopause. Testosterone is one of the sex hormones or androgens produced by the reproductive system. Male testosterone tends to peak in a man’s 20s and […]
Going through menopause is never a matter of “if” but “when.” While many factors will influence your natural menopausal clock, there are several things you can do to prevent yourself from becoming menopausal before your time, including the use of bio replacement hormone therapy. Are you at risk? Age 51 is typically when most […]
Hormonal changes are a natural part of aging, but just because hormonal imbalances are natural does not mean they are something you simply must tolerate. Natural hormone replacement therapy can address many symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Knowing what symptoms to look for is the first place to start if you are curious to see if […]
