Category: Menopause

Life is all about small and big changes. Some changes are wonderful and welcome. Yet, others are challenging and take time to get used to. Menopause is a bit of both. Around your 40s and 50s, your body begins transitioning to menopause — when your monthly ovulation and periods stop altogether. On one hand, you […]

Sex in your postmenopausal years can be a bit of a Catch-22. On the one hand, you no longer have to worry about periods or getting pregnant. You likely have more freedom, so you can fully focus on your sexual needs. On the other hand, menopause comes with many physiological changes that may affect intimacy. […]

Menopause is undeniably a challenging time for anyone going through it. From physical symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats to emotional symptoms such as depression and anxiety, it can really take a toll on your wellbeing. And that’s without mentioning the added risk of certain conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease. Luckily, there […]

Perimenopause or menopausal transition is the period leading up to menopause — the end of periods. Women typically enter perimenopause around the age of 40. In some women, it can begin as early as their late 30s. During perimenopause, periods become irregular, longer, and/or shorter. In addition, you may experience hot flashes, mood swings, changes […]

Life is all about small and big changes. Some changes are wonderful and welcome. Yet, others are challenging and take time to get used to. Menopause is a bit of both. Around your 40s and 50s, your body begins transitioning to menopause — when your monthly ovulation and periods stop altogether. On one hand, you […]

As your estrogen levels decrease during perimenopause and menopause, it’s normal to experience memory loss and general brain ‘fogginess’. While this should fade once you’ve passed through the menopause, memory loss can range from mildly annoying to straight-up concerning. If you’re suffering from memory loss, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. And, luckily, there are some […]

A woman’s life is full of physical and emotional transitions. Menopause is just one of them! No, it isn’t a disease or something to dread, but rather a natural part of aging. Menopause affects each of us in different and numerous ways. For instance, your body’s fat cells change and you may put on weight […]

Menopause comes with a series of hormonal changes that lead to a significant number of emotional and physical symptoms. Around your 40s or 50s, you begin to experience hot flashes, poor sleep, and mood swings amongst others. These symptoms might disrupt your everyday life and make you feel overwhelmed and distressed. Many women opt for […]

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Menopause is a completely normal and biological process in a woman’s life. It marks the end of fertility as your ovaries age and produce fewer reproductive hormones. This means that getting pregnant naturally is no longer possible. Women of different races, ethnicity, and background eventually reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, although […]