Through history, women have shared their experiences and solutions to pass along information they didn’t get anywhere else. Now with a boost from the Internet, we honor this tradition by compiling a collection of menopause stories, updated every week. If you’d like to tell us about your menopause experience, please answer eight questions here and […]
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Early menopause may predict high heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found women who reach menopause before the age of 50 have an increased risk of heart disease. The results showed early menopause puts women at greater risk of suffering a non-fatal cardiac event like heart attack, angina or stroke. The research was conducted by a team from The University of […]
PCOS & Menopause (& Inositol?)
by Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a life-long syndrome. PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders found in women, affecting approximately 5-10% of women worldwide, with less than 50% of them diagnosed. The syndrome is present throughout a woman’s life from puberty through post-menopause and affects women […]
Call for BetaTesters: New Personal Air Conditioner | Menopause Goddess Blog dot com
Call for BetaTesters: New Personal Air Conditioner By LynetteSh on December 13, 2018 in Menopause Would you like to be cooled off while saving energy? Those of us who suffer hot flashes and heat intolerance are the perfect target audience for a new device that does just that. Mobile Comfort’s RoCo personal air conditioner is […]
Menopause Stories: Anissa Buckley and Her Wildly Mixed Emotions
Through history, women have shared their stories and solutions to pass along information they didn’t get anywhere else. Now with a boost from the Internet, we honor this tradition by compiling a collection of menopause experiences, updated every week. When did you go into menopause? I had my last period in Nov 2018, after a […]
Heart Risk Grows During Menopause in Women With Type 1 Diabetes: Study
It’s long been known that having type 1 diabetes increases the risk of heart disease in both women and men. But women with type 1 diabetes have a unique factor to contend with — — that’s been shown to cause an additional increase in heart risk. So it’s only logical to want to know how […]
Genetics play strong role in determining age of menopause and overall longevity
Credit: CC0 Public Domain If you’re wondering why you entered menopause earlier or later than other women, blame your mother. That’s because numerous studies have confirmed the role of genetics in determining a woman’s age at menopause. A new study not only reconfirms this association but additionally suggests a link to familial longevity. Results are […]
