menopause

When does menopause typically happen?

April 15, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Menopause comes to women in mid-life and marks an important turning point. Menopause is that somewhat mythical event in a woman’s life that no one really talks about but that truly signifies a huge change. Just like the topic of “where…

Women's Health

How doing shift work may delay menopause

April 13, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Shift work can lead to both earlier and later menopause. It’s difficult to pin down the true origins of the term “graveyard shift”. Long used to describe work done between the hours of midnight and 8AM, the words themselves provide…

Living

Take Action Now: 5 Signs You Have Low Estrogen

March 1, 2020 Victoria Simpson

Trouble sleeping at night and highly irritable? It could be your hormones at play. For women going through menopause and even perimenopause, (that time before menopause), lowering estrogen levels are a reality. You can experience low estrogen at other times,…

Women's Health

Hey Women, If You Have Less Sex, Menopause Will Come Earlier: Study

February 24, 2020 Victoria Simpson

Is it a “chicken or egg” dilemma? Who knows, but statistics prove that having more frequent intercourse has an age-delaying effect on your body. “Use it or lose it”. When it comes to sex, you may have heard this common…

Health

Should You Call Your Doctor About Post-Menopausal Bleeding?

November 30, 2018 Victoria Simpson

Most cases involve noncancerous conditions, but they should still be monitored by a professional. Menopause can be a time filled with questions. Hot flashes are normal, but how frequent and just how hot? Can you expect to be irritable all…

Living

Most University Students Aren’t Sure When Male Fertility Declines: Study

August 22, 2018 Victoria Simpson

A lack of awareness is leading to unrealistic expectations, researchers believe. Apparently nobody knows when menopause kicks in. Or, that’s what young people claim these days. Here’s what it’s about: research done by scientists in Australia has discovered that many…

Women's Health

Yes, You Can Have Hot Flashes 10 Years After Menopause

May 25, 2018 Victoria Simpson

Currently, doctors only prescribe hormone therapy for a few years, but symptoms can last much longer. When doctors prescribe hormone therapy to treat the disruptive symptoms of menopause, there’s usually a time limit. Current guidelines recommend that it continue for…

Senior's Health

What Are the Female Midlife Crisis Stages?

March 5, 2018 Lisa Selvaggio

Although you hear more about it in men, a midlife crisis is common in women, too. Let’s go over female midlife crisis stages and what to expect. Women, just like men, could end up facing a midlife crisis. But this…

Senior's Health

Best Lubricant for Menopause Dryness: Our Top 5 Picks

February 5, 2018 Lisa Selvaggio

Don’t be embarrassed about vaginal dryness – your sex life doesn’t have to end in your golden years. Let’s talk about the best lubricant for menopause dryness. Vaginal dryness during menopause is common, and painful, but it isn’t something that…

Senior's Health

5 Ways to Increase Senior Women Libido

January 29, 2018 Lisa Selvaggio

Not many people talk about it, but it’s an important topic. Let’s talk about how to increase senior women libido, and how to combat this common problem. If you’re an older woman who’s wondering where her libido has gone, rest…