Are you tired of feeling tired all the time?  Do you wake up more exhausted than a toddler after a day at Disneyland?  Are you ready to sell your soul to the coffee gods just to make it through the day?  Well, my fellow midlife mamas, welcome to the club!  It’s called menopause, and it’s like a never-ending sleepover where nobody actually gets any sleep.  But don’t worry, I’ve got your back (and your under-eye circles).  So, grab a cup of coffee, put on your comfy pants, and let’s talk about fatigue in menopause. As women enter Perimenopause and Menopause, they often experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms,…

So are you in a hairy situation at midlife?  As we get closer to menopause, our hair growth patterns can start acting a little funky. Some of us might notice that our hair growth slows down or we start losing hair, while others might be sprouting hair in places we never expected! And you know it- it’s all because of those crazy hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause. Don’t worry though- we got this!  It’s just one of those things us ladies have to deal with as we age gracefully.

If you’re a midlife woman, chances are you may be experiencing one of the most common symptoms of menopause: vaginal dryness.  Studies have estimated that approximately 15% of perimenopausal and up to 57% of postmenopausal women experience this condition.  So don’t worry, you’re not alone.  This is a common issue that many women face during this time in their lives.

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and forgot what you were going to say? Or maybe you’ve gone to pick up something at the store, only to get there and realize that you don’t remember why you’re there. And of course, you forgot your list.  How about forgetting someone’s name for a brief moment?  Or having difficulty concentrating, or multitasking like you used to be able to do.  If so, then you’re familiar with the feeling of brain fog. Brain fog in Menopause is a hot topic because it affects so many women. Let’s dive into brain fog and talk about why it happens, how often…

Do you dread looking at your calendar every month, waiting for “shark week” to come?  If you’re a woman of a certain age (like me), you may already be experiencing the changes that come with perimenopause and menopause.  Shark week might be turning into shark month… Menstrual changes are one of the most common symptoms of these hormonal shifts.  Read on for a guide to what you can expect with irregular bleeding in Perimenopause.