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Can late pregnancy cause early menopause?
Can late pregnancy cause early menopause?

The age at which a woman goes through menopause has an impact on her risk of disease and quality of life. Women who go through menopause early are at an increased risk for a variety of health issues, including osteoporosis, dementia, and heart disease. It’s best for...

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Mental Health

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Postpartum and Perimenopause Depression – What is the connection?
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...

Brain Fog – My brain Feels Out of Order
Brain Fog – My brain Feels Out of Order

If you feel like some of the information you receive goes in one ear and out the other or describe your brain as “out to lunch” from time to time, you may have “brain fog”. Some examples of menopause brain fog in daily life could include: reading a few paragraphs and...

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Symptoms

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Dry Skin in Perimenopause – Why and What You Can Do!
Dry Skin in Perimenopause – Why and What You Can Do!

Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, can lead to a number of changes in the skin, including dryness, flakiness, and itchiness. In this article, we will explore the relationship between dry skin and perimenopause, as well as ways to manage...

What Causes Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause?
What Causes Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause?

Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD During perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause), it’s common for women to experience a variety of symptoms. Among the most concerning to many women is heart palpitations in perimenopause. This is the sensation that...

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Menopause Fatigue Treatment: 5 Tips To Combat Fatigue in Menopause
Menopause Fatigue Treatment: 5 Tips To Combat Fatigue in Menopause

Let’s be honest. Between the unpredictable rollercoaster of your female hormones as well as the natural changes in your sleep cycle as you age, fatigue seems to be the name of the game during perimenopause. Here are five tips to combat fatigue in menopause. 1....

The Four Best Sleep Aids For Menopause
The Four Best Sleep Aids For Menopause

Many women struggle to get a good night’s rest when they are in perimenopause and menopause. Between fluctuating hormones and general changes that occur in all of us in middle age, our sleep can be compromised. Let's take a look at the best sleep aids for menopause....

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Well-Being

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Dry Skin in Perimenopause – Why and What You Can Do!
Dry Skin in Perimenopause – Why and What You Can Do!

Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, can lead to a number of changes in the skin, including dryness, flakiness, and itchiness. In this article, we will explore the relationship between dry skin and perimenopause, as well as ways to manage...

8 Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness
8 Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness

Low levels of estrogen usually cause vaginal dryness. Thus, women in menopause struggle with vaginal dryness once their estrogen levels decline. As you can imagine, or already know too well, this symptom can be uncomfortable and can interfere with physical activity...

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Medical

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What Causes Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause?
What Causes Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause?

Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD During perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause), it’s common for women to experience a variety of symptoms. Among the most concerning to many women is heart palpitations in perimenopause. This is the sensation that...

What Is A Hysterectomy – Your Top Questions Answered
What Is A Hysterectomy – Your Top Questions Answered

Body Changes after Hysterectomy? The Questions You're Too Embarrassed To Ask If you're considering a hysterectomy but don't know what to expect, this article will give you the key facts. It's no secret that our bodies change as we age. But what happens after a...

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Real Voices

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My Boss Didn’t Believe In Menopause
My Boss Didn’t Believe In Menopause

Tell us a bit about yourself and the fabulous Rants & Big Pants community. We’re Neens, DB, Janey & Co Like all families, we are opposites in every way and that’s why we have lasted as long as we have. Our little gang of 3 (small in number, big in noise) has...

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Beauty

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Best Shampoo For Dry Scalp
Best Shampoo For Dry Scalp

Are you frequently scratching your head? Or do you avoid wearing dark colors for fear of white flakes dusting your shoulders? Having a dry scalp is normal all throughout life, but menopause can increase your risk for dry scalp and even hair thinning. Let’s take a look...

My Perimenopause Survival Kit – Beauty Edition
My Perimenopause Survival Kit – Beauty Edition

Hey everyone!  My friends at perry have asked me to come up with my beauty must-haves for perimenopause. This was kind of rough, to come up with a list that can apply to a list of different people, because everybody has a different experience.  But I think...

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Treatments

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How does the new drug Veozah for hot flashes work?
How does the new drug Veozah for hot flashes work?

medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD What you should know about the new non-hormonal medication Veozah for hot flashes It’s very common to experience a variety of symptoms during the menopausal transition. One of the most common types are what doctors call...

Can An IUD Help With Menopause Symptoms?
Can An IUD Help With Menopause Symptoms?

Women in menopause struggle with a slew of symptoms that can reduce their quality of life. These symptoms are from hormonal changes that occur with declining ovarian function. Some women scrape by with only a few symptoms, whereas many women struggle throughout...

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Food & Fitness

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Fresh Tips On How To Control Perimenopause Weight Gain
Fresh Tips On How To Control Perimenopause Weight Gain

With the start of a new year and new decade just around the corner, it is time to start setting fresh, attainable goals. Achieving a desirable weight is one of the most sought after new year’s goals. Feeling good in your own skin boosts your confidence and self-image....

What Not To Eat If You Have Osteoporosis
What Not To Eat If You Have Osteoporosis

Most of us are well aware of the foods that help make our bones strong. These foods are rich in calcium, vitamin D, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, and vitamin K. Foods that have higher levels of these nutrients include canned sardines, leafy green vegetables, and...

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Can late pregnancy cause early menopause?
Can late pregnancy cause early menopause?

The age at which a woman goes through menopause has an impact on her risk of disease and quality of life. Women who go through menopause early are at an increased risk for a variety of health issues, including osteoporosis, dementia, and heart disease. It’s best for...

8 Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness
8 Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness

Low levels of estrogen usually cause vaginal dryness. Thus, women in menopause struggle with vaginal dryness once their estrogen levels decline. As you can imagine, or already know too well, this symptom can be uncomfortable and can interfere with physical activity...