It’s no secret that as women age their bodies start to change. Menopause starts to set in and sometimes these changes are unwelcomed and unwanted, but regardless there haven’t been any magical pills or products that have been successfully designed to completely mitigate the affects of getting older. Still as we do get closer to…
Book Review: Period. The End: Wit, Wisdom and Practical Guidance for Women in Menopause–and Beyond Author: Linda Condrillo Price: $9.95 No matter where you are in your menopause journey, this book provides insight, information, and advice on how to stay healthy and embrace this next phase in your life. Period. The End: Wit, Wisdom and Practical…
Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It’s diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States. Menopause is a natural biological process. But the physical symptoms, and emotional symptoms of…
As women approach midlife and menopause one of the things to be on the lookout for is depression. While menopause is not thought to be a cause of depression the two can occur at the same time. What is believed to be a cause of depression is changes in estrogen levels which occur during menopause….