The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Mental Health During Menopause
Enjoy this informative guest post from Maya Flores. Gen-Xers, this is important info for you as you approach and enter perimenopause.
Menopause, a natural phase marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years, is often associated with physical changes, but its impact on mental health is equally significant. As the body undergoes hormonal shifts, women may experience many emotions and cognitive changes that can disrupt their overall well-being. Let’s learn all about the impact of hormonal changes on mental health during menopause and explore effective coping mechanisms to navigate this transformative journey.
Research Study Opportunity: Estrogen Cognition Project
How important is estrogen for memory across women’s lives? How do ovaries, estrogen and the brain affect each other? To answer these questions, a Canadian study wants to compare cognition in four groups of women: young women with ovaries, young women post ovarian removal, (on hormone therapy or not), and menopausal women. Finally, someone is taking brain fog seriously. The point of the study is to provide information to women considering ovary removal of possible outcomes so an informed decision can be made.
An Open Letter to Gen X Women: Menopause is Coming
Some of you may have already begun perimenopause, that beginning of the menopause transition where hormones peak and dive like a freaking roller coaster.
5 Lesser-Known Symptoms of Menopause
5 Lesser-Known Symptoms of Menopause
Hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, and brain fog—we must be talking about menopause! These are among the most common symptoms that affect women during this transitional time of life.
Yet that’s far from where the story ends. In fact, there are over 100 symptoms of menopause based on our research
From Night Sweats to Restful Sleep: The Story Behind CoolYourSweats
As a person who has suffered from night sweats, I know how disruptive it can be to wake up drenched in sweat and unable to get back to sleep. Every morning I woke up clammy and exhausted. I tried many different types of sleepwear, but nothing seemed to work. That’s why I decided to start my own company, CoolYourSweats, to create sleepwear specifically designed to help people like me get a good night’s sleep.
Those Pesky Hot Flashes!
Those pesky hot flashes. You hate them. We hate them. But now a new natural, holistic supplement company known as Rebalance Health may offer up some long-awaited help in the form of hot flash relief.
Menopause: Help for Vaginal Dryness and Low Libido
Vaginal dryness afflicts the majority of menopause goddesses. Along with loss of libido. These symptoms can really interfere with intimacy. And as I have mentioned repeatedly orgasm is important for general genitourinary health.
The kind folks at Morgasm sent me a couple samples of their terrific products to try and color me impressed. I asked them to tell us more in their own words
Comfortable Lingerie for Menopause Goddesses
The very first thing I do when I get home from shopping (or anything) is take off my bra. Then I take a deep breath, having been released from this constricting torment.
If you follow this blog, you likely know that I have been on a continual quest to find comfortable underwear, especially bras.
Sex - A Pathway to a Healthier Life Overall
Our friends at Healthline have a new article detailing the many ways that sex can be a literal lifeline. From heart health to stress reduction, sex can lead to a healthier you. Read more here: Surprising Facts About Sex
Menopause Energy Bossa Bars Have a New Flavor!
I love love love Bossa Bars. Full of healthy and TASTY all-natural ingredients like maca, kale, pea protein. I’ve actually just finished a Toasted Vanilla Almond one. And of course, I’m a huge fan of Double Decadent Chocolate.
Now, drum roll please, Bossa Bars is launching a new flavor: Blueberry Lemon.
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