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Preparing for Menopause

Menopause is something that most women look toward with at least a little bit of trepidation. One of the biggest concerns, of course, is that menopause signals the shift to a later stage of life. Fortunately, with advances in medical science, it doesn’t mean that life is over. In fact, it is far from over. [...]

Symptoms of Perimenopause

When you think about menopause, you think about a time period in your life that’s likely to last maybe a couple of years. You feel like it’s a transition that happens, in some ways, almost overnight. The fact of the matter is, however, that your body is starting to change long before you actually hit [...]

Menopause Treatment

Menopause is something that happens whether you want it to or not. While many women take plenty good care of their health before they hit menopause, many of those same women tend to start to ignore their gynecological health in the years that follow. A wellness plan that’s right for you will include a number [...]

Dealing with Anxiety During Menopause

Menopause and anxiety frequently occur together. It’s not uncommon for menopausal women to experience rushes of energy, exhaustion, panic attacks, body vibrations, burning chest, and other sensations both mental and physical. When women begin to enter menopause it is much more likely that they will experience anxiety and even depression. Many women find that their [...]

Depression and Menopause

Biological factors cause depression, most specifically the hormones in the brain. Your mood is regulated by serotonin and when the levels of this hormone drop then mood can fluctuate and severe depression may be experienced. When a person experiences depression symptoms may included feeling hopeless and sad for prolonged periods of time. There are a [...]

Using Birth Control During Menopause

Many women believe that when they are going through menopause they are unable to become pregnant. However, that is not the case and while your body may be changing and your periods may be irregular there is still a chance of pregnancy. Some women have become pregnant at 50 simply because they were going through [...]

Tips for Dealing with Hot Flashes

Your entire body may be affected by the “change of life” aka menopause so you might as well know how to deal with them. One of the most common symptoms women experience is hot flashes and they can really be uncomfortable, wake you from sleep, and be quite embarrassing. If you suffer from hot flashes [...]

Menopause and Soy Milk

You may have heard about the effects of soy on menopause, but did you know that drinking soy milk may help you replace some of your lacking estrogen hormone naturally? Of course, you shouldn’t drink soy milk thinking that it will “cure” you of your menopausal symptoms. However, if you are interested in alleviating your [...]

Dietary Supplements and Menopause

If you are dealing with some tough symptoms of menopause then you may want to consider supplementing with a variety of different supplements that may offer some relief. Remember, not all supplements will work for everyone and you should always talk with your doctor before you start taking any supplements. Below is an overview of [...]


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