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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?
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...
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?...
Spotting But No Period: What Does It Mean?
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN Periods. Let's admit we have a love/hate relationship with them. For some it is a good reassurance that everything is according to plan. For others an unnecessary visitor every month. With perimenopause your period can become more irregular....
Formication (Crawling Skin) During Perimenopause
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN If you’re a perimenopausal woman in the throes of this often perplexing time, then you may have no doubt experienced some weird sensations. However, if you find yourself dealing with unpleasant crawling and itching sensations, you may be...
The Best Way to Manage Annoying Bloating and Gas During Perimenopause
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN Are your pants feeling just a little bit too tight? You've been trying to stick to your diet and exercise routine, but somehow it seems that no matter what you do, the waistband of your favorite jeans is just getting tighter. If this sounds...
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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?
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...
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?...
Spotting But No Period: What Does It Mean?
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN Periods. Let's admit we have a love/hate relationship with them. For some it is a good reassurance that everything is according to plan. For others an unnecessary visitor every month. With perimenopause your period can become more irregular....
Formication (Crawling Skin) During Perimenopause
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN If you’re a perimenopausal woman in the throes of this often perplexing time, then you may have no doubt experienced some weird sensations. However, if you find yourself dealing with unpleasant crawling and itching sensations, you may be...
The Best Way to Manage Annoying Bloating and Gas During Perimenopause
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN Are your pants feeling just a little bit too tight? You've been trying to stick to your diet and exercise routine, but somehow it seems that no matter what you do, the waistband of your favorite jeans is just getting tighter. If this sounds...
Vaginal Odor During Perimenopause ?
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN Why Does My Vagina Smell? How do I get rid of the odor down there? My discharge smells bad but not fishy?! We hear those questions in our perry community very often. There's no shame in admitting that you're concerned about vaginal odor...
The Best Way to Manage Itching With Menopause
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN It's hard enough to figure out what exactly is happening during menopause, let alone trying to make sense of weird symptoms like itching. This mysterious symptom can be highly uncomfortable and annoying whether you're experiencing it on your...
A Quick Guide to Menopause Headaches
Migraines are no fun at any age, but they can be especially troublesome during the perimenopausal transition to menopause, making them an unwelcome addition to an already challenging time in a woman's life. If you're struggling to keep your peri menopause headaches...
Cramping But No Period During Perimenopause
It's the age-old question: Why does my body hate me? For perimenopausal women, it can feel like our bodies are betraying us. Cramping but no period for months, occasional spotting, then suddenly we're plagued with cramps but no release. It's enough to drive a woman...