Medically induced menopause can be difficult to manage, but hormone replacement therapy can help.

What is Medically Induced Menopause?

Menopause is something that every woman will go through at a certain point in her life, but how she gets there and what her experience of menopause is like is something that will vary greatly from person to person! Some women will naturally enter menopause at an earlier age than average, and some at a…

Menopause can be a confusing time, but knowing certain terms can help

Menopause Dictionary: Common Terms to Know

Menopause is something that all women eventually deal with. We all know it’s coming, but whether or not you ever actually feel ready for it is a different story! Menopause can feel pretty similar to how it felt being a young girl entering puberty for the first time– it’s a whole new world of confusing…

Your genetics might play a role in how you experience menopause.

What is the Link Between Genetics and Menopause?

Your overall health and wellbeing is greatly affected by your genetics, and looking at the medical history of your family can be a good way to predict certain things. Conditions like heart problems or certain cancers can have a genetic component, and you can even be particularly prone to certain mental health disorders if they…

Manage hot flashes this summer with these important tips!

Tips for Managing Hot Flashes in Summer

While not a universal symptom, hot flashes are incredibly common for women to experience during menopause, and any woman who’s ever been through one will tell you that it’s no fun. Hot flashes can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, and you can end up moving through each day dreading the possibility of one occurring.    For…

Insulin is responsible for how sugar is used in the body

Hormones: What to Know About Insulin

Having an understanding of the different ways that your body works is absolutely essential to being your best, happiest, and healthiest self, and understanding your hormones is a big part of that! Hormones are the body’s message system, allowing different organs and systems to communicate with each other and keeping everything in your body, from…

Eating for your gut microbiome can help you handle the challenges of menopause!

Why is Gut Health Important During Menopause?

Your gut health is something that’s important to be cognizant of at every stage in your life. It’s one of the foundations of the overall health of your entire body! During menopause, however, when changing hormone balances throw everything in your system off-kilter, staying on top of your gut health becomes more important than ever. …