Can hormone therapy help prevent Alzheimer’s disease in women?
A recent article on the WomensHealthMag website revealed that there have been some important findings about how the timing of hormone replacement therapy for older women can have a strong influence on the development of Alzheimer’s Disease in later life. It was already known that Alzheimer’s disease affects more women than men, and its toll on […]
Why Women’s Aging Can Hold the Key to Longevity and Healthier Lives for All
For too long, aging has been framed as a male-dominated story of biohacks and trophies. Dr. Jennifer Garrison, an assistant professor of cellular and molecular pharmacology at the University of California, San Francisco, was reported in a New York Times article saying, “Males have always been the baseline for longevity. Females should be.” She talked […]
Why Healthy Aging Matters
September is Healthy Aging Month, and it’s a perfect reminder that getting older doesn’t mean slowing down. In fact, it can be a time to thrive. Healthy aging is about staying strong, feeling good, and keeping connected to the things that bring joy, whether that’s dancing, hiking, laughing with grandchildren, or pursuing new passions. Aging is […]
Perimenopause Meets ADHD: A Guide to Navigating the Hormonal Changes
Perimenopause is the years-long lead-up to menopause when hormonal changes start to shift in noticeable ways. For women with ADHD, this time can bring new challenges. The gradual estrogen decline and progesterone fluctuations influence attention, mood, and cognitive function. Many also report perimenopausal brain fog, mood swings, and changes in ADHD symptoms. During the menopause transition, these shifts can affect sleep, focus, and emotional […]
Menopause Travel Care: Vagifem for Comfort
Holidays in remote locations can be exciting but difficult at any age, but traveling during menopause adds a few extra considerations, especially for vaginal health. For many women, vaginal dryness when traveling can be more noticeable due to climate changes, long flights, and shifts in routine. Vagifem is one option that allows you to get a […]
Vagifem, Libido, & Increased Sex Drive
Some women notice a change in sexual desire after menopause. This can be confusing, frustrating, and sometimes upsetting. It often has less to do with how a person feels about their partner and more to do with changes happening inside the body. One of the main causes is estrogen deficiency, which leads to uncomfortable vaginal […]
Care for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly women. More than half of adult women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, with many facing recurring infections, which can significantly impact daily life. Traditionally, a doctor’s visit was required to access treatment. Recent changes in […]
Yes, Midlife Eating Disorders Are Real
Many people think eating disorders are only a problem for teenagers or young adults. They believe conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other similar behaviors happen to younger women dealing with body changes and hormones. However, while most eating problems start before the age of 25, they can also develop or come back […]
Scientific Progress into How Older Women Lose Interest in Sex
There have been volumes written about the widely experienced phenomenon, which often appears when women pass out of childbearing age into menopause, and seem to lose any interest in sex with their partners. It is almost as if there is a switch in the brain, which cuts off desire simply because it can’t lead to […]
A Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy
Having reached the age of perimenopause, I have newfound empathy for my mother. I remember how I used to giggle and poke fun at her when she would lie on the cold bathroom floor trying to cool herself from a hot flash. As a self-centered teenage girl, I honestly thought she was being overly dramatic. […]
