My mother always told me that your life is OVER when you hit your 50’s. My business partner told me that when your ovaries shut down and no longer produce hormones, it’s like losing your pinky fingers.Another friend said … that’s just the turn that life takes. And you can try everything in your power to remain a woman - she meant hormone therapy. Or do nothing and become a granny. Do you want to … [Read more...]
What are the best healthy foods women should include in their during menopause? Eating the right foods is key during this transitional period. First of all, phytoestrogens. Our hormone, estrogen, is declining and there's a lot of plant based substances called phytoestrogens that can help naturally increase your estrogen level in your body. The second is green vegetables. Eat lots of dark … [Read more...]
Hey ladies, here are some changes that happen to your vagina during menopause. The first change women often experience is dryness. Dryness happens because of the decrease of estrogen during this transition of your life. Then there is thinning of the tissue. So also with the decrease in estrogen, you'll notice that the lining of the vagina can become thinner, just like our skin becomes … [Read more...]
Is there a way to navigate through menopause gracefully? Absolutely. So first of all, I'd have to say acceptance. Acceptance, that this change or transition in your life is coming. And you know what? Billions of women have gone through it already, and they've survived and gotten through. So how can you navigate gracefully? Taking a breath when you're overwhelmed with the changes and symptoms … [Read more...]
Will having a hysterectomy help a woman with her perimenopause symptoms? The short answer is NO. Perimenopause is caused by the fact that your ovaries are shutting down. Your ovaries are going to stop releasing eggs every month, and they're going to stop making estrogen. Hysterectomy is usually done for controlling heavy bleeding if you have very large fibroids and for treating cancer, so it's … [Read more...]
Did you know by the age of 60, about one in three women in the US will have had a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a woman's uterus with or without the ovaries. What? 1 in 3? 33 women out of 100 need a hysterectomy? That's mind-blowing because up to 40% of these surgeries are not needed, which means 14 of these 33 women may not actually need to have the … [Read more...]
The most telling sign that menopause is approaching is the irregularity of periods. Skipping a period or two is common. Menstrual cycles may also be shorter periods may be heavier or lighter than usual. Most symptoms usually ease in the years after menopause, but low levels of estrogen may cause other health problems because estrogen influences so many things. Low estrogen levels increase … [Read more...]
As you go through menopause, it may become harder to control your bladder. It's another symptom reported by many women and changes in your body and hormones can cause it. Incontinence is common. Women are suddenly going to notice they have some leakage when they cough, laugh a lot, and jumping when exercising. Muscle weakness caused by aging or injuries during childbirth, and even prescription … [Read more...]
A lower libido during menopause is due to decreased hormone levels in most cases. The drop in hormone levels can also lead to vaginal dryness and tightness which can cause pain during sex. This is another one that most women are not really going to be happy about: changes in sex drive. Slow sexual desire is very common in menopause. Sex drive or libido may decline at midlife for a variety of … [Read more...]
Menopause and itchy skin can affect many parts of the body, and fluctuating hormone levels can thin the skin and make it prone to dryness and itching. Itchy skin or pruritus is a common problem during menopause. Many women may notice itchiness on their body, face or genitals. Itchy skin during menopause may be the result of a fallen estrogen levels. Estrogen is important for skin health. It … [Read more...]
