What to Expect After Surgical Menopause
“I joke that I went into the hospital age 47 and woke up 60, but it’s also kind of not funny.” That’s an actual text message from one friend to…
Hormones
9 Hot Flash Facts You Probably Didn’t Know — and 1 You Do
A sudden wash of heat. A flushed face and neck. Red blotches on your chest, back, and arms. Sweat trickling down your torso. It’s a hot flash. Maybe you’ve heard…
Menopause: A Heck of a Lot More Than Hot Flashes
If you believe everything popular culture taught you about perimenopause and menopause, you probably assume it involves hot flashes — and not much else. (Cue the desert scene in Sex…
How to Get Rid of Hot Flashes Once and for All
Hot flashes can sneak up on you out of nowhere, making otherwise normal situations incredibly uncomfortable. Whether it’s in the office, in the gym, or on a date (yikes), one…
The Truth About Menopause and Mood Swings
Menopause can feel like an emotional roller coaster for many women. (We’re talking about the rickety, wooden roller coasters that seem to exist only to induce nausea. Does anyone actually…
6 Questions About Hormone Replacement Therapy Answered
Hormones have always been good at messing with us. They get a bad rap, but we need hormones to regulate all of our bodily functions, from hunger to emotions. During…
The Truth About Menopause and Hair Loss
Menopause symptoms on their own are enough to make you want to rip your hair out. From hot flashes to sleeplessness to vaginal dryness, it’s a lot to deal with…