As described in the last three posts, perimenopause is a time in a woman’s life associated with many symptoms and health impacts. Thus far I have reviewed lifestyle modifications and hormone treatments that are helpful during this transition. This post addresses other medical interventions that […]
Category: Symptoms
WHAT IS PERIMENOPAUSE? Part Three: Hormone Management
Initiating HRT during perimenopause is a subject that needs more attention. This is because the current guidelines and traditional thinking about taking hormone replacement generally apply to women who have reached menopause – meaning they have gone 12 months without a menstrual period. However, many […]
WHAT IS PERIMENOPAUSE? Part one
Menopause and menopause-related issues are appearing more frequently in the media. As part of this we are hearing more about perimenopause. Many women are uncertain about what this term actually means, so it seems timely to go into more depth about this stage of the […]
What’s new for vaginal health?
Sadly, as we age, the quality of our skin changes. It becomes drier, less elastic, and more fragile. This is very apparent to us when we inspect our faces, arms, and legs. However, you may not realize that these changes also occur in the vagina, […]
Hot Flash Update – what’s new and on the horizon?
A hot flash is the signature symptom of menopause, affecting over 80% of women. Most of the time hot flashes begin a few years before menopause and last for five to seven years. In some cases, however, hot flashes can show up ten years before […]
What is causing my vaginal discomfort?
Statistics show that less than half of menopausal women discuss problems with vaginal dryness and discomfort with their doctors. For fairly obvious reasons this is a difficult conversation to initiate. Since we were little girls we didn’t talk openly about our “private parts” and when […]
Are hot flashes dangerous?
If you ever watch a woman desperately fanning herself, don’t laugh because it’s not funny. Odds are – if you’re a woman – you will be there someday. Being hot and sweaty can ruin an otherwise beautiful summer day. So, think about how uncomfortable it […]