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Essentials
Must-Read Menopause Books To Boost Your Knowledge This Winter
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Perimenopause & Dental Problems – What You Should Know
As a woman enters the perimenopause stage, she often begins to notice changes in her body. One area that is not frequently discussed, yet crucial to understand, is the impact of perimenopause on dental problems. Many women, like Joan, a 44-year-old perry community...
Is your sense of smell changing? You’re not alone, perimenopause could be the reason
A perry sister recently posted in our perry community. OMG peri sense of smell. Same laundry detergent and softener as always. All the sudden all my clothes smell like cat piss. perry sister, 45 in the perry community Let's dive into the science of changes of sense of...
Scratching the Surface: Perimenopause and the Taboo of Butt Itching
A perry sister recently posted: Butt Itching 😬 I've been having bouts of pretty extreme itchiness in the area from my vagina to my butt. Not constant, certain times of the month. I was super itchy in one area on my vulva a few months ago and my doctor prescribed a...
Essentials
Perry Short: Perimenopause Rapid Fire Solutions
Perimenopause Solutions, Rated: Dr. Alyssa Dweck on What Actually Makes an Impact When it comes to perimenopause, there is no shortage of advice. Hormone therapy. Strength training. Magnesium. Creatine. Intermittent fasting. Cold plunges. Hormone testing. If you spend...
How to Prepare for Menopause in your 30s
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton MD The average age of menopause in the United States is around 51. Perimenopause can last for a few years before this, which means that most women start going through peri when they’re in their 40s. This is when you’ll likely...
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Morning Anxiety During Perimenopause
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD What causes it and what can you do? Anxiety during the menopausal transition is a fairly common experience. In fact, studies have found that more than half of women experience symptoms of anxiety during the menopausal...
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
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...
Mental Health
Perry Short: Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause
Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause — Even If You’ve Never Been Anxious Before “I just don’t recognize myself anymore.” For many women, anxiety is one of the most surprising symptoms of perimenopause. You may never have considered yourself an anxious person before,...
Perimenopause & Emotional Health in 2024: A Crash Course
medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Welcome to 2024. As we enter this new year, we want there to be more open discussions around uncomfortable topics. Mental health, for example. Mental health, for many years, has been a sticky subject in many a dinner...
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Managing migraines in perimenopause
Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Recently posted in our perry community: Hi does anyone get frequent migraines in perimenopause the week after their period. I always get migraines when i have first day of my period but a week later more migraines? I just...
Digestive issues during perimenopause
Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD What you will learn in this article Hormones and gut functionFactors affecting digestion Is this bloating normal? Most women expect to experience symptoms like hot flashes during peri, but many aren’t expecting indigestion,...
Can Menopausal Hormone Therapy Prevent Osteoporosis During Perimenopause?
medically reviewed by Kimberly Langdon M.D. Perimenopause is a natural, transitional stage in a woman's life that precedes menopause. It can begin as early as your mid-30s or as late as your 50s, with fluctuations in hormone levels leading to various...
Symptoms
Perry Short: Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause
Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause — Even If You’ve Never Been Anxious Before “I just don’t recognize myself anymore.” For many women, anxiety is one of the most surprising symptoms of perimenopause. You may never have considered yourself an anxious person before,...
Perry Short: Brain Fog, Joint Pain and Weight Gain in Perimenopause
Brain Fog, Joint Pain and Weight Gain in Perimenopause: What’s Really Going On? You wake up and your knees suddenly feel creaky. You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. The workouts that used to work for your body don’t seem to have the same effect anymore....
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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...
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
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....
Sleep
How to Prepare for Menopause in your 30s
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton MD The average age of menopause in the United States is around 51. Perimenopause can last for a few years before this, which means that most women start going through peri when they’re in their 40s. This is when you’ll likely...
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...
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Vaginal Dryness Relief: Discover The Must-Know Solutions
medically reviewed by Dr. Alyssa Dweck Vaginal dryness is very common during perimenopause and menopause. In fact, about half of all women experience vaginal dryness during menopause. It’s generally caused by a condition known as vaginal atrophy, in which the tissues...
Scratching the Surface: Perimenopause and the Taboo of Butt Itching
A perry sister recently posted: Butt Itching 😬 I've been having bouts of pretty extreme itchiness in the area from my vagina to my butt. Not constant, certain times of the month. I was super itchy in one area on my vulva a few months ago and my doctor prescribed a...
Heartburn & Perimenopause – Is That Seriously A Symptom?
A perry sister recently posted in our community: I also have really bad heartburn today which is not typical for me. Is heartburn/indigestion another symptom thatcomes with perimenopause? Why Does Perimenopause Cause Heartburn? Experiencing heartburn during...
Well-Being
Perimenopause & Emotional Health in 2024: A Crash Course
medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Welcome to 2024. As we enter this new year, we want there to be more open discussions around uncomfortable topics. Mental health, for example. Mental health, for many years, has been a sticky subject in many a dinner...
Night sweats in perimenopause – why and what to do about it?
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Vasomotor symptoms – hot flashes and night sweats in perimenopause are extremely common . Both hot flashes and night sweats involve a feeling that the body is overheated, but they’re a little different. Hot flashes occur...
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Perimenopause & Heart Health – Podcast Transcript
‘Perimenopause and Heart Health’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen to Dr. Jayne Morgan & Dr. Nicole Harkin talk about everything heart disease related, from increased blood pressure, to sleep disturbances, to hot flashes....
HIV and the Menopause Transition
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD. How can HIV-positive women manage their menopausal symptoms? In the past, HIV was almost always fatal. People infected with the virus would inevitably develop AIDS. Fortunately, this is no longer true. With the right...
Best Menopause Specialist – Top 5 List September 2023
Finding the right menopause specialist, who can help navigate the sometimes rocky perimenopause transition is hard. Many feel alone in the journey to find the perfect match and someone who understands even the weirdest seeming symptom. In our perry community app we...
Medical
Managing migraines in perimenopause
Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Recently posted in our perry community: Hi does anyone get frequent migraines in perimenopause the week after their period. I always get migraines when i have first day of my period but a week later more migraines? I just...
Digestive issues during perimenopause
Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD What you will learn in this article Hormones and gut functionFactors affecting digestion Is this bloating normal? Most women expect to experience symptoms like hot flashes during peri, but many aren’t expecting indigestion,...
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Some Foggy Thoughts on Brain Fog, ADD and Maybe A Little….Forget it, I Can’t Remember
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks feeling especially disconnected. Not sad or blue, although that can happen too. It’s more like I just can’t seem to “plug in.” I lack focus. I wonder if I have ADD (which I know many women are diagnosed with in their middle years)....
Peri and Pinot Don’t Mix?!
We connected with the lovely Rachel, who has offered incredible insight into some unexpected changes when she entered peri. Read on, friends! Have any of you Perry beauties out there found that when your evening partakes in a little vino, or whatever strikes your...
My PMS Is On Steroids – A Story From The Sisterhood
Once upon a time lived a reasonable woman, let’s call her, oh, I don’t know…Rachel….with a sound head on her shoulders, a positive outlook on life and all those who inhabit that life. Rachel especially liked her husband who made her laugh frequently and she set about...
Real Voices
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...
I can’t believe how many women have not even heard of the word perimenopause
Tell us a bit about yourself and the Hot Flashes & Cool Topics Podcast My name is Colleen Rosenblum and I am a wife (married to my high school sweetheart), mom of 2 adult daughters and a podcaster. I started my professional career as an attorney and then...
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How To Treat Perimenopause Rosacea
Perimenopause can affect every organ system in your body, and your skin is certainly not an exception. Between hormonal acne, skin discoloration, changes in hair growth and distribution, and rosacea, all is fair game when it comes to perimenopause. Let’s focus on...
Menopause and Hair Loss: Here is What You Can Expect
If menopause has you hating on your estrogen (or lack thereof), we hear you. As if hot flashes, a lazy metabolism, and sleep troubles weren’t enough, changes in your hair can set you over the edge. As it would be, the drop in estrogen and progesterone can have a...
What Is Fascia, and What Does It Have to Do with Menopause?
Ask a woman over the age of 45 about her main skin concerns, and she’s likely to name wrinkles, discoloration and skin sagging. While the ideal course of action for improving these age-related issues (that are intrinsically connected to the decline of estrogen...
Beauty
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
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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Night sweats in perimenopause – why and what to do about it?
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Vasomotor symptoms – hot flashes and night sweats in perimenopause are extremely common . Both hot flashes and night sweats involve a feeling that the body is overheated, but they’re a little different. Hot flashes occur...
HIV and the Menopause Transition
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD. How can HIV-positive women manage their menopausal symptoms? In the past, HIV was almost always fatal. People infected with the virus would inevitably develop AIDS. Fortunately, this is no longer true. With the right...
Busting Common Hormone Therapy Myths – Podcast Transcript
‘Busting The Most Common Hormone Therapy Myths’ is the focus in this episode of Perimenopause WTF! Dr. Heidi Snyder Flagg & Dr. Robin Noble discuss’ the biggest misconceptions out there surrounding Hormone therapy. Myths such as, ‘Hormone therapy is only...
Treatments
Perry Short: Perimenopause Rapid Fire Solutions
Perimenopause Solutions, Rated: Dr. Alyssa Dweck on What Actually Makes an Impact When it comes to perimenopause, there is no shortage of advice. Hormone therapy. Strength training. Magnesium. Creatine. Intermittent fasting. Cold plunges. Hormone testing. If you spend...
Can Menopausal Hormone Therapy Prevent Osteoporosis During Perimenopause?
medically reviewed by Kimberly Langdon M.D. Perimenopause is a natural, transitional stage in a woman's life that precedes menopause. It can begin as early as your mid-30s or as late as your 50s, with fluctuations in hormone levels leading to various...
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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...
Perimenopause Nutrition: The Key To Feeling Your Best
Perimenopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life. It marks the start of the transition from being fertile to menopause. For most women, this season of life is accompanied by changes in your body that can be unpleasant and challenging. While the 34 symptoms of...
Scrumptious Perimenopause Recipes To Give You A Boost
Our diet plays a key role in our physical wellbeing. As we go through the different seasons in life, our bodies require various amounts of certain key nutrients for optimal functioning. The food we eat can have a profound impact on perimenopause symptoms as well. Here...
Food & Fitness
Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy During Perimenopause?
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS ARTICLE Why do our legs feel heavy in perimenopause?How do I manage heavy legs?When should I go to the doctor? One of our sisters on the perry platform shared recently: “Are extremely heavy legs...
Can Menopausal Hormone Therapy Prevent Osteoporosis During Perimenopause?
medically reviewed by Kimberly Langdon M.D. Perimenopause is a natural, transitional stage in a woman's life that precedes menopause. It can begin as early as your mid-30s or as late as your 50s, with fluctuations in hormone levels leading to various...
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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...
Vaginal Itching During and After Menopause
by Patricia Shelton, MD Women may experience a variety of symptoms around the time of menopause. During the menopausal transition and afterwards, many women feel vaginal itching or other discomfort in the vagina. What causes this, and what can you do to get relief?...
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Natural Lubricant
Nothing can kill a moment, any moment, like vaginal dryness. Whether you are getting busy between the sheets or just going about your day-to-day tasks, dryness can cause itching, irritation, burning, and generalized discomfort. While personal lubricant is most often...
Sex
Vaginal Dryness Relief: Discover The Must-Know Solutions
medically reviewed by Dr. Alyssa Dweck Vaginal dryness is very common during perimenopause and menopause. In fact, about half of all women experience vaginal dryness during menopause. It’s generally caused by a condition known as vaginal atrophy, in which the tissues...
Menopause Destroyed My Marriage: How Relationships Change
If only our vows went like this: “In sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, in good times and in bad, and in menopause…” The reality is, divorce rates are rising in the United States, and there are so many different factors that cause couples to go their...
