Struggling with infertility can feel lonely and isolating, but it’s a more common experience than many people realize. In the United States, millions of couples experience difficulty getting pregnant each year. When pregnancy does not occur after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse (or after six months for women over 35), healthcare providers may recommend an evaluation
If you’ve been spending any time online lately, you may feel like you’re seeing references to perimenopause just about everywhere. Social media, podcasts, ads, and wellness influencers are all talking about hormones, symptoms, and “fixes.” While awareness can be empowering, it can also feel overwhelming. And sometimes, it can be misleading. Understanding the difference between
Many women notice changes in their menstrual cycle in their 30s and beyond. One of the most common concerns is heavy menstrual bleeding, also known as menorrhagia. While some fluctuation can be normal, consistently heavy periods can interfere with daily life and may signal an underlying condition that deserves attention. Understanding what’s normal, what’s not, and
Television commercials, online ads, and Facebook posts all boast about how to get rid of belly fat. Yes, reducing the weight around your middle goes a long way in curbing many medical conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular problems. However, taking a gummy every day will not miraculously shrink that belly fat. It seems that no
You won’t need anyone to tell you that you are in perimenopause or menopause. You will know! You will discover changes to your mood, your temperature, your ability to get a good night’s sleep, and even your skin. Oh yes, it will be quite obvious, but now what? You could turn to hormone replacement therapy,
Many organizations have increased awareness about breast cancer in the last several decades. All this is good, but sometimes old wives tales or myths pop up and they are repeated and spread on the internet. Let’s give you the facts and 5 myths about breast cancer symptoms.
Maybe you thought aging is causing your fatigue, decreased libido, and inability to lose weight. In fact, it may be all about hormonal imbalance, especially estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Those three hormones do decrease and fluctuate as we get older. The good news is you don’t have to live with all the effects of hormone
Some women glide right through menopause while others agonize for months or years with uncomfortable symptoms. Every woman is different so there is no way to tell how your own passage will affect you. If you are between 45 and 50, you may begin to notice 7 signs menopause may be beginning.
Are you irritated, impatient with others, no longer fit into your favorite jeans, and find yourself crying for no reason other than you have soaked through your PJs again? We don’t mean to make fun of menopause symptoms, but if you don’t laugh sometimes, well, you know. If you are experiencing severe menopause symptoms, BHRT
A decrease in estrogen is one of the main reasons for vaginal dryness, although there are other reasons as well. It can occur at any time in a woman’s life, but is noticed especially during menopause. It makes sexual intercourse uncomfortable and even impossible. Let’s learn about how to manage vaginal dryness and the reasons
