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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

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

When do I worry about my memory loss?

August 20, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I feel fuzzy and forgetful. Is this a normal part of menopause? Yes, there’s a broad range of cognitive change…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: estrogen, exercise, health care provider, hormone therapy, memory, menopause, sleep, stress

Any new recommendations for staying calm and collected?

August 6, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

What’s feeling like chronic stress is triggering more hot flashes and affecting my sleep. It’s a trying time to stay…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: anxiety, exercise, menopause, mindfulness, sleep, stress, yoga

How can I tweak my attitude?

July 9, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’ve been feeling cranky and pessimistic lately, even though, all things considered, I don’t have any major problems. One easy…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: intimacy, relationships, sleep

Do you have any tips for reducing and managing hot flashes?

October 8, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

Hot flashes are one of the most typical symptoms of menopause, and one of the most bothersome because you can’t…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: diet, exercise, hormones, hot flashes, menopause, mindfulness, sleep

Insomnia is putting me over the edge. Why now, and how I can get a good night of sleep?

September 3, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

You aren’t the only one who’s awake in the wee hours. One likely culprit is hormones. Estrogen and progesterone both…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: estrogen, hormones, insomnia, menopause, sleep

What can I do to avoid brain fog?

July 11, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

There might not be much you can do, other than ride it out. Like so many other symptoms of menopause,…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: diet, estrogen, memory, sleep

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

What can I do to manage mood swings and anxiety in perimenopause?

April 1, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

You say you still have monthly periods, and also have “horrible mood swings and anxiety.” You’re feeling sympathy for your…

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Posted in: Brain Matters, Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: medications, perimenopause, sleep, stress, yoga

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