From hot flashes to mood swings, fear of menopause symptoms alone is enough to cause anxiety. But there’s another aspect of falling hormones that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: pain and its many forms that can come along with it. There are plenty of resources, products, and supportive communities (like this one!) to […]
Aging and menopause takes a toll on the body. Some of those changes are private (vaginal dryness, anyone?), while others are far more difficult to hide from the outside world (hot flashes, we’re looking at you!).
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 puberty, they transform many of us into moody, confused teenagers with a penchant for slamming doors and sulking. As we get older, our hormones can
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 enjoy those?)
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 at once. And there’s yet another menopause symptom that many women shy away from talking about: hair loss and thinning hair.