MYTH: Menopause is the end of a woman’s sex life FACT: Women can and do have active sex lives after menopause From hormonal imbalance to stressful life events, many factors influence a woman’s libido at any given moment. However, the changes that occur (…)
1. Are you over the age of 40? Yes No 2. In the past six months or more, has your menstrual cycle been erratic or significantly different from earlier in your life? Have you missed periods? Yes No 3. Have you been having (…)
Talking to Your Partner Menopause symptoms often have numerous physical and emotional effects. Your partner may feel left in the dark if they don’t know much about what menopause entails. Since vaginal dryness and loss libido can have a significant on your relationship, (…)
Healthy Lifestyle There are several facets of a healthy lifestyle that are integral to losing pounds and maintaining a healthy weight. Diet A healthy diet is the most important part of weight loss. A registered dietician can formulate a personalized eating plan, but (…)
The Connection between Mood and Menopause So many factors can influence mood during the menopause transition. The primary reason is fluctuations in hormone levels, namely estrogen. These hormones play a role in regulating mood, so changes can result in mood swings and other (…)
What Causes Vaginal Dryness and Loss of Libido? Balanced hormone levels are essential for reproductive health. During the menopause transition, however, levels of estrogen and other essential hormones fluctuate drastically. Low estrogen has a negative impact on the lining of the vagina, and (…)
1. Changes in Menstrual Cycle Since the menstrual cycle is regulated chiefly by hormones, changes in hormone levels usually manifest first as irregular periods. This includes anything that differs from a woman’s normal cycle, such as: Shorter or longer cycles Heavier bleeding Spotting (…)
Staying Active Regular exercise is integral to a healthy body and mind. There are so many activities to choose from, such as: Dancing. Getting your groove on is a highly-adaptable activity with the added bonus of music, which can uplift mood and take (…)
How Exercise Helps Exercise has been shown to help relieve many symptoms of menopause and aging, including: Sleep problems Mood swings Weight gain Depression Osteoporosis Aerobic exercise has many known benefits – burning calories, making the heart stronger, and reducing cholesterol, to name (…)
When Does Perimenopause Happen? In the U.S., the average age at which women complete the menopause transition is 51 years old. This is by no means a hard-and-fast rule, though, especially given the highly variable length of perimenopause. Most women enter perimenopause in (…)
