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Sleep · 7 min

5 Key Interventions for Better Sleep During Perimenopause

Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Many women find that their sleep suffers during perimenopause. When you’re not sleeping well, it can affect every other aspect of your life, from your mood and energy levels to your ability to think clearly and remember things. Not…

Mental Health · 5 min

Postpartum and Perimenopause Depression – What is the connection?

Changes in mood are common during perimenopause. Studies have found that the risk of perimenopause depression is two to five times greater than during a woman’s premenopausal years. Depression can have a huge impact on a woman’s quality of life. Postpartum depression is also…

Medical · 5 min

Is Stopping Estradiol Cold Turkey Safe?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective solution for treating some of the most troublesome menopause symptoms. Whether you struggle with hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, low libido, bloating, or all of the above, HRT can help you sail through your menopause…

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Well-Being · 6 min

Magnesium For Menopause

Many women seek out natural remedies to help treat their menopause symptoms. Magnesium has become a popular natural remedy that women use to treat some of the unpleasant symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. If you are struggling with sleep, mood instability, and…

Well-Being · 3 min

Perimenopause Essential Oils – DIY

Essential oils can be a wonderful complementary treatment for perimenopause symptoms. For women looking to incorporate a natural remedy for frustrating perimenopause symptoms (for example insomnia, anxiety, depression, mood irritability, decreased sex drive, and hot flashes),…