When it comes to treating your menopausal symptoms, no one knows more than Dr. Tara Allmen, OB/GYN and menopause specialist. Read more from Dr. Allmen on her blog. Estrogen Estrogen promotes the growth and health of the female reproductive organs. It also affects practically every tissue in a woman’s body, including the heart, brain, bones, …
Just as your children can’t wait to be out of school for the summer, you can’t imagine how you’re going to cope. Don’t get me wrong. We all love our kids, right? Whether you work outside the home, work from home or are a stay-at-home mom, you’ve got to admit that the prospect of having …
I’ve never been one who wants to talk about menopause- or even acknowledge that it exists for me. I think it’s a little of my decision to not age gracefully. Years ago, I decided I would battle aging every step of the way. But, I’ve been dealing with menopause for a long time. For …
Suffering from menopausal hot flashes? No problem! Just take some opium and call me in the morning. Or perhaps you’d prefer a little cannabis? Sounds crazy, huh? But back in the 1800s, that’s what doctors prescribed for their menopausal patients. References to menopause can be traced far beyond the 1800s. In fact, Aristotle supposedly referred …
Menopause is not for weaklings. Dealing with symptoms is at the top of the list, especially with hormones sending you on a wild ride. Hot flashes, insomnia and foggy brain are but a few and just when you make up your mind to explore hormone replacement therapy, you read about possible effects on your heart. …
