Menopause

Menopausal Mood Swings or Depression? How to tell the difference

March 31, 2023

Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of a our reproductive years. It typically occurs between the ages of 45-55, with the average age being 51 in the United States. Hormonal fluctuations occur during the transition to menopause that can lead to mood swings. As our lower hormone levels stabilize after menopause, those…

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Frozen Shoulder at Midlife: What to Know and How to Manage

September 20, 2021

With a frozen shoulder – also known as adhesive capsulitis – movement of the shoulder causes pain, range of motion becomes very limited and it can even interfere with sleep. This post will discuss what a frozen shoulder is and what you should know.

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The Biggest Challenges for Women at Midlife - Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Menopause

The Biggest Challenges for Women at Midlife – Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Menopause

September 14, 2021

Midlife is considered a period of transition between 40 and 65 years of age. During midlife, women typically experience multiple stressful challenges such as health concerns, caring for aging parents, deaths, work-related issues, children leaving the nest, financial worries….and menopause.  In this blog, we’ll discuss experiences that women at midlife identify as the most challenging.…

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6 Things Women Want Men To Know About Menopause

August 19, 2021

There is a lack of knowledge and a lot of misinformation about menopause, but not just for women. Surveys show that men know very little, if anything, about menopause. The transition from the reproductive years to menopause is a natural stage of a woman’s life, but we don’t tend to prepare and talk about it the…

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