Menopause is often called “the change.” This is an accurate name for many women who experience symptoms that change many aspects of their lives. For some women, one unpleasant side effect of perimenopause and menopause is lack of sex drive. It is not uncommon for women to lose interest in sex during menopause. It is [...]
Menopause can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, and intimate issues. Another thing that some women have to deal with after “the change” starts is menopausal weight gain. While you might not get back to the size you were in your 20s and 30s, there are steps you [...]
Many symptoms of perimenopause and menopause can be frustrating and alter your everyday life. One symptom that impacts daily activities and quality of life is fatigue. During the transition to menopause, many women experience a persistent lack of energy or a feeling of exhaustion. Luckily, menopause fatigue can be managed in a number of ways. [...]
During perimenopause and menopause, women go through many physical changes. Some of those changes interfere with everyday life and can be difficult to cope with. One thing some women struggle with is intimate wellness during menopause. As estrogen levels decline, both physical and emotional changes occur that can affect a woman’s sex life. She may [...]
The various symptoms of perimenopause and menopause affect each woman differently. Along with hot flashes, mood changes, and sleep problems, some women experience thinning hair. Hair loss during menopause is not a sign that something is medically wrong, but it can be startling to many women. Let’s look at why menopausal hair loss happens and [...]
Many people are familiar with hormone replacement therapy, or HRT because it is a common treatment used to manage menopause symptoms in women. But HRT is not just for women. Men with hormonal imbalances can also benefit from hormone replacement. Male Hormonal Imbalance Men with hormonal imbalances are candidates for HRT. The most common type [...]
Women experience menopause at varying ages, usually in their late 40s or 50s. The national average in the US is age 52, however, some women reach menopause early. This can increase the chance of complications like osteoporosis and heart disease. It also means that a woman’s fertile period is shortened and she can no longer [...]
If you’re managing menopause, you’re probably all too familiar with the way it can disrupt daily life. During the holidays it can be worse because there are more social and family commitments and logistics to work out. To avoid hot flashes and mood swings that can ruin the festive season, take these tips for managing [...]
Hormonal issues are often primarily associated with women, but men can experience imbalances as well. One of the most common hormone problem men face is low testosterone. When testosterone levels are low and out of balance with the other hormones in the body, it is called Testosterone Deficiency (TD) or Low Testosterone (Low T). Testosterone [...]
While all women are unique, most go through the same life stages even if they happen at slightly different times. One stage that women go through is menopause. In most women, menopause happens naturally as they age, but for others, it will be caused prematurely by other medical conditions. But, the big question is, how [...]
