Dear Ellen, My wife is miserable. I think she might be going through menopause, but if I bring up the word she get angry and doesn’t want to talk about it! We barely speak anymore. How can I help her and our marriage? We are both suffering. Ken Dear Ken, Your wife is lucky …
Dear Ellen, I adore my husband, but our sex life is virtually non-existent for the past 3 years. When we have sex it hurts so badly I have to hold back the tears. Can you help me? Sincerely, Beth Dear Beth, I am so sorry that you are going through so much. I am …
Dear Ellen, I just turned 46 years old. I think I may be experiencing perimenopause. I have been pretty thrown and a bit shocked to realize this big change is upon me so early. I am a very healthy, super active, really fit woman and I did not expect to have to deal with menopause …
Dear Ellen, I am in my early fifties. I am having night sweats and hot flashes now. Is there anything I can do to reduce the frequency? I would be willing to eliminate things from my diet, too. Anything that would help get my life back to normal. Sincerely, Flashing Frequently Dear Flashing Frequently, I …
Dear Ellen, I am in my 50’s and never had a weight problem before. Now I do! How do you handle menopausal weight gain? Sincerely, …Frustrated Dear Frustrated, You are not alone – many women find that during perimenopause and menopause they suddenly become a member of the sisterhood of the shrinking pants! I hope …
