If your cycle has been harder to keep up with than a spin class, you have intolerable menstrual cramps, or you are trying to prevent unwanted pregnancies… chances are you’re no stranger to birth control! For many women, birth control plays a leading role in their bodies’ performance– whether for pain or pleasure. So, what …

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For this special edition of Menopause Mondays, let’s focus on how YOU can celebrate the day.  You may spend hours obsessing over the turkey today, but hey, let’s keep the cooking tips in the kitchen – stuffing a turkey with apples and oranges is great but definitely not a remedy for other kinds of moisture …

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Welcome to another Menopause Mondays® , where we’re turning up the heat, quite literally, as we explore the unique connection between hot flashes and cooking Thanksgiving turkey. Today, we’re serving up three tips to help you master the art of managing hot flashes while keeping your turkey perfectly juicy this holiday season. Tip 1: The …

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Welcome back to Menopause Mondays! With the holiday season here, I know you’re deep into Pinterest boards, Googling, and even calling Aunt Linda for those fail-proof tips to ensure that your Thanksgiving turkey isn’t dry. But while we’re on the topic of things that should remain moist, I’m here to chat about something else that …

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Welcome back to another enlightening edition of Menopause Mondays®. Today, we’re navigating some tricky waters, addressing a topic that often goes unnoticed amidst the myriad of changes that accompany menopause: intimacy and relationships. To our male readers, particularly husbands and partners, this one’s for you. Intimacy and Menopause: Making Sense of the Shifts Has your …

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Hey there, fellow Menopause Mavens! It’s that time of the week again, where we gather ’round the cauldron of life and cackle at the mystical mess that is menopause. Today, we’re diving into the spooktacular symptoms that haunt us and uncovering the witchy wisdom that comes with this enchanting journey. Grab your broomsticks and prepare …

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Hello, lovely readers! On today’s Menopause Mondays® blog, we dive into some exhilarating news from the world of bone health. Just a few days ago, a spotlight was thrown on some incredible breakthroughs in the technology used to assess bone fragility, especially for postmenopausal women, at the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society. For …

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I know it is not Monday, but today is World Menopause Day. According to the International Menopause Society (IMS), the theme for World Menopause Day 2023 is Cardiovascular Disease. Let’s celebrate this day by raising awareness! Most women believe that breast cancer is the number one cause of death and disability in women.  However, it …

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Welcome back to another edition of Menopause Mondays®! I recently attended the Menopause Society annual meeting in Philadelphia.  Believe me, my layperson’s brain is overflowing with information to share with you. Today, we’re diving into a fascinating study that was presented by Dr. Rebecca Thurston, PhD, from the University of Pittsburgh. The study sheds light …

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Brace yourself— we’re about to take a wild ride through the uncharted territory of turning 70. Hold on tight, shits about to get real. Early Morning Insanity It’s the ungodly hour of 4:30 AM, and I’m wide freakin’ awake. Why, you ask? Hell, if I know. Back when I had those two adorable munchkins standing …

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