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I had my mammogram the other day. And since the x-ray technician performing my exam was a menopausal goddess, we struck up an instant rapport. Upon finding out about the Venus group, she asked me to distill what we’d learned together – sort of a 25 words or less synopsis because other mammos were waiting Read more…

Sunrise or Sunset? © lynette sheppard Several of you responded; others are still thinking about and crafting their replies. Here are some of the visions shared by our readers. Enjoy! I surely did! MB shared:  “I am not retired yet. ( I am soon to be 56 years old. ) BUT, I’m in college now, Read more…

Menopause is a turbulent time – your hormones do a not so happy dance and your mood fluctuates right along with them. As if hot flashes, anxiety, and fatigue weren’t enough, you’re also gaining weight. It’s frustrating, particularly when weight gain after menopause is linked with a higher risk of some forms of cancer, not Read more…

Yoga for Menopause: Benefits and Poses That Help Manage Symptoms Menopause comes with various woes, and while hormone replacement therapy is one way to deal with the symptoms, doctors now recommend yoga for menopause. Menopause is a phase of life that women go through during which they become infertile and stop menstruating. Changing hormone levels Read more…

Why Is Menopause One Of The Major Causes Of A Prolapsed Uterus? Menopause is a time when ovaries stop producing the hormones like estrogen and progesterone. It is the end of your period cycle forever and your first step to aging. A new start of women’s life comes with a number of health issues. Menopause Read more…

“High Risk for Young Women: Preventative Medicine Starts with diet. Eating well, and staying well-nourished early in life as a foundation of Aging Healthy. It’s all of our responsibility to spread the message of the Anti-Aging Medicine Lifestyle to our younger friends and family. We feel indestructible when we are younger. With that said we Read more…

Menopause is an inevitability for half of the world’s population and something that many people anticipate with dread. For many years, menopause has been cloaked in a certain degree of mystery, with sufferers not being eager to divulge their problems, coupled with a fairly unsympathetic and fairly unprepared medical system, this has meant generations of Read more…

Sick of all the overheating and sweating of hot flashes? Which treatment is best: hormones, antidepressants or natural methods? When is the worst place to have a hot flash? During a business meeting? While in the dentist’s chair? While on a plane? How about while exercising? They can also occur during sleep. “There are many Read more…

Queensland [Australia], July 26 (ANI): If you are suffering hot flushes and nights sweats during menstruation, chances are that you had early menstruation. According to recent research, early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and nights sweats decades later at menopause. The research led by University of Queensland researchers is published in BJOG: an Read more…

I often refer to menopause as The Perfect Storm for weight gain because at that time in a woman’s life there are many factors that converge to encourage weight gain. We cannot change everything, but we can change enough to interrupt the storm and reverse the consequences. In this post, I explain what we are Read more…

HysterSisters Articles for Hysterectomy 5 Basics for Managing Menopause Related Titles 1. Consider hormone replacement therapy (HRT). 2. Consider HRT alternatives. If HRT is not right for you, consider using alternative products to manage menopause symptoms and minimize risks for menopause related health issues. Foods like 3. Know your symptoms. There are a number of Read more…

Sharing is caring! Menopause is an important time in a woman’s life that occurs typically when a woman is around fifty years old. This time can last for a few years and can significantly alter the way a woman feels and the way in which she lives her life. Many women experience menopausal symptoms that Read more…