My life is so stressful right now–and on top of everything, my hot flashes are getting worse. The key to…
I’m feeling so disheartened. Do I need to just accept it? Don’t give up! The fact that you’re feeling discouraged…
Nothing. You’re entirely normal. Sixty percent of perimenopausal women have cognition-related symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, according to a study published…
It’s definitely not fair. Women tend to gain about 10-15 pounds on average—from 3 to 30 pounds is the typical…
Kudos to you for being proactive! Here are some things that will give your brain the best chance at serving…
Possibly. We don’t typically think of perimenopausal women when we talk about eating disorders, but middle age can be a…
You say you still have monthly periods, and also have “horrible mood swings and anxiety.” You’re feeling sympathy for your…
Not necessarily. The birth control pill is a combination of high doses of synthetic hormones (unlike those produced by the…
Mood disruptions are a known symptom of perimenopause, and my experience is that anxiety is at the top of that…
I spent a lot of years providing prenatal care and delivering babies for hundreds of women, and I loved doing…