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How do obesity and high blood pressure affect my menopause experience?

February 25, 2021 barbdepree Leave a comment

Menopause is largely noted for, beyond hot flashes, its effects on sexual health, which always follows general health: It’s hard…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: diet, exercise, heart disease, menopause, obesity, perimenopause, sexual health, sleep, yoga

What’s the relationship between heart health and hormone therapy?

January 14, 2021 barbdepree Leave a comment

So glad you asked! You might be surprised to learn that, in spite of everything you’ve read about hormones, you…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: estrogen, heart disease, hormone therapy, hormones

What causes bacterial vaginosis? And what can I do to prevent it?

October 22, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

It’s caused by an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the vagina, which needs both but in the right…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: health care provider, intimacy, medications, STIs

How can I find out if I have a drinking problem?

September 17, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I hardly drank at all until the kids left home. After that, I gradually added a drink at happy hour,…

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Posted in: Lifestyle, Physical Health Filed under: alcohol, breast cancer

Is there a connection between HT and diabetes?

September 4, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

A new study suggests that HT—at least a particular kind of HT—may offer some mitigation against diabetes.  The study results…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: diabetes, estrogen, hormone therapy, progestin

Will vitamin D supplements improve my bone strength?

July 30, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

Not as long as you’re already getting the recommended daily allowance (600 IU) through the foods you eat and direct…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: estrogen, hormone therapy, hormones, menopause, vitamins

Will losing weight reduce the chance I’ll get breast cancer?

June 25, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’m about 20 pounds overweight. Yes! Losing even a little weight after menopause can reduce your risk of getting breast…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: breast cancer, diet, exercise, heart disease, hormones, menopause, weight

Should I start HT as a COVID-19 precaution?

May 21, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I see reports that hormone therapy might combat COVID-19. This could change, but so far the answer is no. Doctors…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: hormone therapy, hormones, medications, menopause

What can I do to get some hot flash relief?

April 16, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

My life is so stressful right now–and on top of everything, my hot flashes are getting worse. The key to…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: anxiety, diet, exercise, hot flashes, menopause, perimenopause, stress

Can you remind me how to do Kegel exercises?

March 12, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’m glad you asked! Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, and strong pelvic floor muscles can help prevent (or…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: intimacy, kegel exercises, pelvic tone

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