Eventually every woman begins to experience some of the symptoms of menopause, and even when you know it’s coming, it can still be a challenging time! As the partner of someone who is going through menopause, it can be difficult for you to know what the right course of action is. You want to help…
Now that summer has finally arrived, vacation destinations are going to start calling your name! Whether you’re taking a quick weekend getaway to a nearby beach or lake, heading to an exciting new city, or taking a special trip to a beautiful resort, traveling is one of the best parts of the season. However, traveling…
If you’ve taken a high school health class, you probably know the basics of what estrogen is. It’s the female sex hormone, the counterpart to testosterone, the male sex hormone. All human bodies produce some level of estrogen, so men do make estrogen in the same way that women make testosterone, but if you’re biologically…
Every woman knows to expect menopause as she ages. The average age to experience it is 51 for women in the United States, but any time between ages 45 to 55 is considered within the normal range. Menopause before age 45 is considered early, and before age 40 is premature. So, how do you…
In this busy day and age, we’re not always the best about listening to our bodies, but a missed period will set off alarm bells in most women’s heads as a clear sign that something is up. The most obvious answer is that amenorrhea (the medical term for a missing period) is a sign of…
I’ve never met a woman that has said, “Wow, I love menopause!.” Of course, it’s a struggle for many women, and even if it’s not, most will still attest it’s unpleasant. I mean, lets’ face it, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, cold sweats, does any of this sound fun? That’s a hard no, right? But, while…
As a woman experiencing perimenopause or menopause, you may be familiar with the hot flashes, weight gain, and libido, among other symptoms, but did you know “brain fog” has also been reported as a sign? Memory issues become more common in age, but studies have now found that menopause may also be to blame in…
It’s no secret that hair does different things as we get older. Why though? Let’s unpack some ways to adapt to the changing needs of hair as it ages.