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Is there anything I can do for huge mood swings and anxiety?

December 10, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

It’s hard on me and on my spouse! I’m 50 and still getting my period every month. What you describe…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, exercise, hormones, medications, menopause, perimenopause, sleep

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

I’m getting more forgetful. How do I know what’s normal and what’s the beginning of Alzheimers?

June 11, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

Over half of menopausal women report having short-term memory issues. We all sometimes forget why we walked into a room,…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: alzheimer's, dementia, medications, memory, menopause

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

Why am I losing hair and how do I make it stop?

December 27, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

About 40 percent of women in midlife experience thinning hair. What you can do to make it stop depends on…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: estrogen, hormones, hypothyroidism, medications, stress

Do you have tips for how to get by now that it seems my memory has gone bye-bye?

November 28, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

Temporary memory loss is a common symptom of menopause, so you’re right in looking for ways to just get by…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: diet, exercise, medications, memory, menopause, nutrition

I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never “made it to the top of the mountain,” if you know what I mean. Am I the only one?

October 30, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

No. Achieving orgasm is a tricky business. Most women fake it at some point; about 5 percent of women never…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: medications, menopause, ms, sexuality

It turns out that romance triggers my hot flashes. What can I do to enjoy the love but ditch the heat?

September 19, 2019 barbdepree 1 Comment

Hot flashes are the stereotypical symptom of menopause, the subject of T-shirts and mugs: “It’s not a hot flash, it’s…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: anxiety, hormones, hot flashes, intimacy, medications, menopause, romance

I’m an Earth Mother kind of person. What can I use to manage the symptoms of menopause?

July 18, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

Many people choose nontraditional therapies, such as acupuncture, massage therapy, and homeopathy, either exclusively or in addition to traditional medicine.…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: dryness, estrogen, hormones, medications, menopause, symptoms

I haven’t had mood swings like this since adolescence. How can I stabilize my moods and control my anxiety?

July 5, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

There are three options that come to mind. If you’re still having monthly periods, the first option might be using…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, birth control, exercise, hormones, medications, sleep

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