Month: August 2020

There’s a broad range of supplements available to women who are interested in managing their menopause symptoms as naturally as possible. Judging from the interest and enthusiasm of the women I talk with—that’s most of you! Let’s take a closer look at some of the supplements that target menopause symptoms, with an eye on how they Read more…

The women I talk with and treat as patients want to understand how menopause may affect their sleep and their health. Of course, they also want to know what to do throughout menopause to sleep, feel, and perform at their best.  There are some basic tenets that we all know contribute to healthy living, all Read more…

Menopause can be one of the most physically and emotionally challenging times in a woman’s life, and anything that can make it a little easier is cause for celebration. Apparently, that now includes cannabis.  Researchers are learning more about the medicinal qualities of cannabis every day. One of their latest discoveries is that the chemicals Read more…

There are a few things in life that we have to live with. As a woman, menopause is one of life’s rites of passage. As our bodies change and hormones fluctuate, some associated symptoms could surprise us. We had the opportunity to discuss this topic with Dr. Barb DePree, gynecologist, menopause care specialist, and paid Read more…

Women in their late 40s and early 50s usually go through the process of menopause. Although many of the symptoms of menopause can be uncomfortable or even painful, this milestone in a woman’s life should be celebrated. After all, there are many ways to deal with the mental, emotional, and physical discomfort that come with Read more…

LAKE ORION, Mich. (PRWEB) August 14, 2020 Menopause can be a confusing time of transition for women and each woman experiences menopause differently. Symptoms of menopause vary but the most common complaints include hot flashes, mood changes, vaginal dryness, fatigue, decreased sex drive, and difficulty sleeping. Every woman is unique, requires special attention paid to Read more…

We all know menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her period stops. It usually occurs naturally, most often after age 45. The average age of menopause onset in the United States is 51. Menopause happens when a woman’s ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. A woman has reached menopause when Read more…

Among women with BRCA mutations who underwent preventive oophorectomy, those who were younger, more educated, or had a prophylactic mastectomy were more likely to use hormone therapy to manage adverse effects of surgical menopause, researchers reported. In more than 700 women who had an oophorectomy before the age of 50, approximately two-thirds of those in Read more…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Hot flashes, mood swings, “brain fog,” joint pain, insomnia, and weight gain. Most women in their late 40s and 50s will immediately recognize the symptoms of menopause. While up to 80 percent of menopausal women will experience some symptoms, up to 25 percent will suffer enough to seek medical relief. And Read more…

Data published in Phytotherapy Research​ indicated that 400 mg per day of a Milk thistle (Silybum marianum​ (L.)) extract for 12 weeks led to statistically less frequent and less severe hot flashes. The study authors claim that this is the first randomized clinical trial to investigate the potential effects of S. marianum​ as a single Read more…

Women who experience menopause before age 40 are at higher risk for several heart conditions, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019—November 16-18 in Philadelphia. In the largest, single study to-date of diverse heart disease risks relative to age at menopause, researchers used the UK Biobank to Read more…

When you think of signs and symptoms of menopause, hot flashes top the list. They are a hallmark of menopause. But once you start experiencing them, you may not know what sets them off. Keeping a diary can help you identify triggers. Keep a notebook and jot down where you are and what you are Read more…