Thyroid Dysfunction in Perimenopause Did you know that the incidence of thyroid dysfunction increases in the menopause transition? At this time in a woman’s life, the secretion and metabolism of thyroid hormones changes. This increases her risk of a thyroid condition. Thyroid hormones are intimately related to our other sex hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone. […]
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Let’s Talk About Hot Flashes!
Let’s Talk About Hot Flashes! When people think about menopause, they usually think about hot flashes. This is because approximately 80% of women will experience hot flashes at some point in their menopausal transition. Hot flashes or Hot Flushes, and night sweats are collectively known as vasomotor symptoms. These symptoms can vary greatly in terms […]
What to Expect During Menopause: The Vagina & Vulva Edition
What to Expect During Menopause: The Vagina & Vulva Edition Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a term that encompasses changes that can happen to the vagina, bladder, vulva and/or clitoris in response to lower levels of estrogen. It is very common; in their 2020 report the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) estimated that GSM […]
How Heath Over All Supports Women Through Every Stage of Life
How Health Over All Supports You Through Every Stage of Life With each life stage, comes a new set of possible concerns or challenges when striving to achieve or maintain optimal wellness. What had once worked for us, may no longer be working for us now. The foods we use to ‘get away’ with eating […]
BEING IN PERIMENOPAUSE DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE TO HIT THE ‘PAUSE’ BUTTON ON YOUR LIFE
PERIMENOPAUSE DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE TO HIT THE ‘PAUSE’ BUTTON, ON YOUR LIFE When we’re in the transition phase of perimenopause, there is no doubt that it can seem overwhelming at times. We start to experience symptoms that we may never have experienced before, and it can be a lot. It can be a […]
Hot Flashes and Night Sweats in Perimenopause and Menopause
Hot Flashes and Night Sweats in Perimenopause and Menopause Hot flashes and night sweats are common symptoms that occur during a woman’s menopausal transition. These can occur well before a woman has gone through menopause, a transitional time referred to as Perimenopause, and can last for years after a woman’s period has ceased. Up to […]