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Do Women Need To Do Different Workouts In Perimenopause?
Read More: Do Women Need To Do Different Workouts In Perimenopause?With perimenopause comes an influx of not-so-fun symptoms, such as irregular periods, hot flashes, lethargy and brain fog. And if you’ve noticed those symptoms taking a toll on how you’re performing in your workouts, you might be wondering whether your fitness routine needs an upgrade. Quick primer: Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to…
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PCOS Is Getting A Rebrand – And It Makes A Big Difference, Experts Say
Read More: PCOS Is Getting A Rebrand – And It Makes A Big Difference, Experts SayPolycystic ovarian syndrome, most commonly known as PCOS, is no more. Instead, doctors will now be referring to the condition as polyendocrine metabolic syndrome – or PMOS. It’s just one letter, but it makes all the difference, according to the doctors who treat it. “This is one of the most meaningful shifts I have seen in reproductive endocrinology…
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Busted: 6 Common Myths About Estrogen
Read More: Busted: 6 Common Myths About EstrogenMenopause, and its little sister, perimenopause, are having a moment. It may be a moment that’s dripping with sweat and confused about its own name, but it’s still a moment. And it means that more and more women are talking about and destigmatizing the big change — and we think that’s great. But sometimes, more…
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Hormone Treatments for Uterine Conditions
Read More: Hormone Treatments for Uterine ConditionsWilliam Shakespeare clearly had uterus on the mind when he wrote, “Though she be but little, she is fierce!” Your uterus is small — about the size of a clenched fist — but it’s a powerful organ that wears many hats. From protecting human life to regulating menstrual cycles, the uterus is important to reproductive…
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Testosterone 101: A Guide for Women in Menopause
Read More: Testosterone 101: A Guide for Women in MenopauseTestosterone isn’t only a “men’s hormone” — women make it too, just in much smaller amounts. In women, testosterone helps with sexual desire and arousal and plays a role in bone, muscle and brain health. Many experts agree the evidence points to using testosterone therapy in women to treat low sexual desire that is upsetting…
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7 Perimenopause Treatments & Lifestyle Changes That Actually Work
Read More: 7 Perimenopause Treatments & Lifestyle Changes That Actually WorkYou’re likely familiar with menopause: the period of time when the ovaries stop producing oestrogen and menstruation stops. But perimenopause, its predecessor, gets much less airtime. That ends here. We’ll unpack what perimenopause is, as well as the perimenopause treatments and lifestyle adaptations you can do to make the transition better. What Is Perimenopause? “Perimenopause…
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Here’s How Contraception Can Impact Your Oral Health
Read More: Here’s How Contraception Can Impact Your Oral HealthWhen women think about birth control, they usually focus on the usual suspects – their periods, skin, mood, maybe even weight. But have you ever stopped to think about how your contraception might impact your oral health? Yup, your birth control can affect your oral health. Whether you’re on the pill, patch, injection or an…
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The Big Benefits Of Creatine, Especially For Women
Read More: The Big Benefits Of Creatine, Especially For WomenIf we were to say the word “creatine” to you two years ago, we’re willing to bet that your word association might spit out something like “gym bros”, “bodybuilding,” or “no thanks”. Now, though, creatine has gradually moved into a must-have supp, with more women embracing the stuff. Andy Moore, research and development and quality…
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Why Am I Gaining Weight During Perimenopause?
Read More: Why Am I Gaining Weight During Perimenopause?There are some symptoms of perimenopause we’re all familiar with – the hot flushes, irregular periods, the mood changes – and some we’re less familiar with. And if you’ve noticed you’ve gained some weight or your body fat has increased despite your workout routine and exercise remaining unchanged, it may be down to this ahem…
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5 Ways To Get Rid Of ‘Cortisol Belly’ – And A Hormone Expert Reveals How To Tell If You Really Have It
Read More: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of ‘Cortisol Belly’ – And A Hormone Expert Reveals How To Tell If You Really Have ItIt’s official: ‘cortisol belly’ is the new ‘cortisol face’. The phrase – used to describe water and fat that accumulates around the mid-section from stress – has gone viral on TikTok, but experts warn that, like its trending counterpart, there’s much more to it than is shared online. Scroll the app and you’ll find hundreds of thousands…
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Painful Periods? PCOS? Meet The Hormone-Balancing Supps
Read More: Painful Periods? PCOS? Meet The Hormone-Balancing SuppsJooce. Kiko. Zoie. Bluum. These are just some of the burgeoning supplement brands on the market, offered as a long-awaited answer to the problem of menstrual disorders and unmanageable menopause symptoms. But how do these hormone balancing supps work – and are they effective? Women’s Health Solutions Are Ignored In the healthcare industry, menstrual disorders…
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Should You Take Compounded Medications for Menopause?
Read More: Should You Take Compounded Medications for Menopause?Perimenopause and menopause symptoms can be brutal. Most women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) — night sweats and hot flashes — among other symptoms that can disturb your sleep, affect your mood and lower your quality of life. And these symptoms can go on for years and are associated…
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How To Tailor Your Skincare For Hormones, Per Experts
Read More: How To Tailor Your Skincare For Hormones, Per ExpertsWe’ve said a lot about hormones, from contraception to hair loss to how it can impact your fitness. Now, we’re talking about skincare for hormones – specifically, dealing with hormonal fluctuations that impact your skin. From acne to hyperpigmentation, your hormones not only play a role in your weight, mood and periods but also how your skin…
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Does Your Sex Drive Heat Up in the Summer?
Read More: Does Your Sex Drive Heat Up in the Summer?The warm sun on your face, relaxed vibes and bare skin at golden hour are all hallmarks of summer that can boost your mood. But can they also put you in the mood? Your libido, also known as your sex drive, is influenced by a variety of psychological, emotional and physiological factors. And for some,…
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15 Minutes With: Ashley Winter, M.D., Talks Urology, Sex and All Things Vaginas
Read More: 15 Minutes With: Ashley Winter, M.D., Talks Urology, Sex and All Things VaginasAshley Winter, M.D., is the chief medical officer at Odela Health and a urologist and sexual medicine specialist. She uses social media (primarily Twitter) to help clear up misconceptions about women’s health and communicate the truth about all things vaginas. Winter was exceptionally generous with her time, and our “15 minute” chat actually lasted an…
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The Weird Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Guy’s Hormones
Read More: The Weird Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Guy’s HormonesWe all know how that moodiness around our periods can drive our partners just a bit insane. But your menstrual cycle actually has a biological effect on your partner, too. Yup, per a study, your cycle could boost his testosterone levels. Ah, hormones… The study Animal studies found that olfactory cues of ovulation (when a…
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Contraception, Health care, Hormone health, Hormone therapy, Hormones, Menopause, Reproductive health
New Survey, New Insight
Read More: New Survey, New InsightAt HealthyWomen, we pride ourselves on providing expert health information you can trust. We also strive to listen and take note of the important issues and valuable information you share with us. In our recent survey of women ages 35-64, we found particularly interesting results regarding oral contraception, menopause and hormone therapy. Turns out, more…
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Hormone Therapy Saved My Life After Doctors Dismissed My Perimenopause Symptoms
Read More: Hormone Therapy Saved My Life After Doctors Dismissed My Perimenopause SymptomsAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector I was 36 years old when a light switched off inside me. I’d always been a motivated self-starter — someone who got up early in the morning to get a run in before starting the day I genuinely looked forward to. But suddenly I was no longer that person.…
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Expert perspectives, healthy aging, Hormone health, Hormones, Medication safety, Menopause, Menopause and hrt, Perimenopause
JoAnn Pinkerton, M.D., Speaks With HealthyWomen About Hormone Therapy for Menopause
Read More: JoAnn Pinkerton, M.D., Speaks With HealthyWomen About Hormone Therapy for MenopauseJoAnn Pinkerton, M.D. is an OB-GYN who is on the board of trustees for the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). She completed time as president and vice president of NAMS in 2009 and 2010. In 2000, she took on the role of executive director, during which time she chaired the 2017 advisory panels for hormone…
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4 Ways to Support Healthy Ageing
Read More: 4 Ways to Support Healthy AgeingWant to support you body through its healthy ageing? Try these four simple steps and you’ll never look back (or… The post 4 Ways to Support Healthy Ageing appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Ask the Expert: What Causes Painful Periods?
Read More: Ask the Expert: What Causes Painful Periods?If you don’t like to say the words “painful periods,” you can just say “dysmenorrhea”— it will sound better, perhaps, but you’ll still be uncomfortable. So let’s talk about what’s causing the pain and how you can make it better. Let’s first discuss the difference between primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is sort…
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Fast Facts: Everything You Need to Know About the Thyroid
Read More: Fast Facts: Everything You Need to Know About the ThyroidJanuary is National Thyroid Awareness Month. Medically reviewed by Dr. Uzma M. Siddiqui. In the United States, approximately 20 million people have thyroid disease, and women are five to eight times more likely to develop a problem than men. Up to 60% of people with a thyroid condition are unaware of their condition since the…
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Perimenopause Is Like the Weather: It Can Be Terrible, but It Will Pass
Read More: Perimenopause Is Like the Weather: It Can Be Terrible, but It Will PassThe trickle arrives at 11 a.m. A plum-colored stain on the toilet paper. A scarlet plume that heralds the end of my melancholic misery. “It came! It came!” I rush to the door and call down the hall to my husband, who is doing the dishes. “Congratulations!” he calls back, and I feel a surge…
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How to Get Ready for Menopause
Read More: How to Get Ready for MenopauseAs Molly struggled to get rid of the extra weight around her midsection, she began to wish she had prepared better for menopause. “I didn’t realize how much my metabolism would slow down, and I would have to watch my weight more. It really stressed me out,” said Molly, 59. Molly is far from alone.…
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Anxiety, Depression, Estrogen, healthy aging, Hormones, Menopause, mental health, Perimenopause, Stress
Dealing With Rage During the Perimenopause Transition and Beyond
Read More: Dealing With Rage During the Perimenopause Transition and BeyondThe rage hit Juliet Doherty like a train. At 48 years old, Doherty had been in perimenopause for two years, living with daily headaches, sore breasts and irregular periods. But it had been manageable. “Naively, I believed that if that was all it was, I would be fine,” Doherty said. That suddenly changed when she…
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Aging well, Ceo blog, healthy aging, Hormones, Menopause, mental health, Perimenopause, Sexual health
Menopause Goes Beyond Reproductive Issues
Read More: Menopause Goes Beyond Reproductive IssuesSmall stepsEvery week, I go running with a group of women. We’re all about the same age and over the years we’ve compared notes on everything from parenting to gardening. Lately, our conversations have turned to signs of perimenopause — who’s having hot flashes or trouble sleeping, when we had our last period and whether…
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Dealing With Early Menopause Madness at 41
Read More: Dealing With Early Menopause Madness at 41MENOPAUSE. I said it. That thing no one really talks about. Until it happens to you. I just turned 41 and haven’t had a period in eight months. Before that, my cycles were sporadic for about six months. I consider myself to be of sound mind and generally a grounded person. Now I have days…
