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Transformation © lynette sheppard I am pleased to offer you this poignant essay by Sylvia Clare that underscores how we are much more than a sex object as we age – and that’s a good thing. Enjoy. Old Body, New Relationship by Sylvia Clare I am in my seventh decade though not yet half way Read more…

What happens when women stop being polite and start getting real? At the Fox Theater on Oct. 3, it will be “Menopause the Musical,” a comedic look at “the change.” This content was originally published here.

Alright ladies, let’s talk. No, this is not a pleasant topic but it’s necessary to share information with each other. Sharing our experiences is key to understanding our bodies during menopause. There is so much information out there, yet so little! Have you noticed a change in your body smell during menopause? I wrote about Read more…

Menopause is a universal experience for women (eventually), but no two women go through menopause the same way. If you’d like to tell us about your menopause experience, please answer eight questions here and include a photo of yourself. If you’d rather tell your story anonymously, let us know.  Our goal is to make menopause Read more…

Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) level is now routinely used to evaluate ovarian reserve. AMH levels decrease with age and are a more consistent predictor of “ovarian age” than antral follicle count on ultrasound, inhibin b, or FSH levels. The ovary produces AMH and this is confirmed by the fact that AMH levels are undetectable after surgical Read more…

Can women in menopause get the benefits of hormone replacement therapy without the risks? A new UCLA study conducted with mice points in that direction, but additional research is necessary. Women commonly experience hot flashes and weight gain, among other changes, during and after menopause. Hormone therapy, which gives women additional estrogen, can help alleviate Read more…

Menopause is seen as a negative phase in a woman’s life. Menopause is a normal phase in life that every woman has to face. Instead of dreading menopause we should learn to embrace it. Enjoy this new phase of life the healthy and peaceful way. The body changes during menopause. It can affect different aspects Read more…

For those who still insist on using menopause as a cute punch line to a sexist joke (likely told by someone who has never experienced a night sweat), it’s important to clarify that the menopausal ebb in estrogen doesn’t just leave us fighting hot flashes, but also has us courting more serious issues such as Read more…

(Natural News) Osteoporosis — a disease marked by weak and brittle bones —  is often associated with older women, especially those who have gone through menopause. Indeed, postmenopausal women are at high risk for osteoporosis. But this bone disease can also affect younger women, including those in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It is uncommon Read more…

Shutterstock In today’s episode, Clare Collins, a Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, explains how our diets might need to change depending on what stage of life we’re in. The Conversation’s Phoebe Roth started by asking: what should kids be eating and how much should parents worry about children eating vegetables? Read more…