My previous post described the cause of perimenopause, the hormonal changes that occur and how these impact some of our major body systems. Many of these effects – such as hot flashes, sleep disturbance, mood changes and vaginal symptoms – negatively affect a woman’s quality […]
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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 […]
Does DHEA play a role in HRT?
Typically, when we talk about HRT we are referring to estrogen alone or estrogen with progesterone. Some women also take a low dose testosterone supplement. (See my blog on using testosterone.) Another hormone that women hear about that may be used in menopause treatment is […]
Want to see more perspectives on menopause?
Shortly after I published my book, I noted that a number of readers who purchased it were from England as well as from other countries. This made me realize that women across the globe are pushing for a more open conversation about menopause. So I […]
Are Menopause and HRT Finally Getting Attention?
Hello friends. I have not been active on social media for a while because, quite frankly, I have been disappointed by a continued lack of enthusiasm regarding the role of estrogen therapy in menopause management. However, you may be noticing that lately there has been […]
Does Estrogen Cause Uterine Cancer?
In the late 1960’s estrogen therapy became available as a treatment for hot flashes. Millions of women received prescriptions from their doctors and welcomed this remedy for their troublesome symptoms. However, in the following several years problems emerged. Many women began to experience abnormal bleeding, […]
Menopause makes Super Bowl LVII!
The last thing I expected to see during the Super Bowl was an advertisement dealing with menopause. Yet, as my husband and I settled in to watch the big game, there it was – popping into view on the TV – portraits of two mid-age […]
Announcing our new video presentations on Menopause and the Brain
Hello everyone! I’m excited to announce that my colleague, Nathalie Bonafé, and I have completed and uploaded a four-part series on menopause, estrogen, and the brain. I invite you to take a look at the videos and I guarantee you will find them interesting and, […]
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, […]
What is bioidentical hormone therapy?
When women go through menopause their bodies no longer make two important female hormones – estradiol and progesterone. Since the loss of these hormones causes a number of symptoms as well as medical consequences, many women are interested in replacing these hormones. This is what […]