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 (…)
For more than 100 years, we have celebrated the social, cultural, economic, and political achievements of women from around the world. It’s an important and special date for us, ladies! Women are powerful, and it’s our passion and vision that inspires others. Be (…)
What a great quote we have this week, ladies! When you look at yourself in a mirror, what do you see? It doesn’t matter what your hair color is or if you are tall or short. When you look at yourself in a (…)
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 (…)
Life isn’t always easy on everyone. We all have rough times, but you always have to see the good side of every difficult situation. Don’t let a bad day get you down. There’s no room for negativity here, ladies! You have to be (…)
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 (…)
Michelle, a member of the Macafem team, brings us testimonials from women who shared their experiences with taking Macafem during perimenopause and postmenopause. The first testimonial comes from Sharon, a 48-year-old woman in perimenopause. She shared that Macafem has helped her transition through (…)
