Menopause Basics

Does the idea of reading 700-page books cover to cover to get educated about menopause feel daunting? Are you searching Dr. Google to find the perfect articles, infographics, and posts only to be left feeling overwhelmed? Short menopause videos chock full of stats, facts, and credible information may be more your speed. What Are the…

With all of the potentially life-changing symptoms associated with The Big Change, giving into the negativity of menopause’s many maladies can be tempting. Thankfully, more and more people are talking about The Big M, making its education more easily accessible. Awesome menopause blog posts, authentic stories, and humorous illustrated content share credible information while helping…

Menopause impacts a lot of us ladies. To be specific, 6,000 of us reach menopause each day in the U.S. alone. But, everybody’s body is a unique body! That’s why menopause symptoms vary from person to person. And, even though we all experience menopause in slightly different ways, we all go through significant changes and…

When I first started my menopausal journey, I thought that all I had to do was schedule a visit with my OBGYN. I was confident she—the one and only menopause specialist on my radar—would tell me which stage of menopause I was in, when I’d stop having my period, and how to treat menopause symptoms.…

Everyone is different and charts their own unique path through the Big M. But still, have you wondered what signs of menopause you, individually, may experience? It’s a good great and very understandable question. Although we are all different, some common menopause symptoms may occur. We wish we’d all known in high school that there…

It comes as no surprise why menopause is often called “the change of life.” It LITERALLY changes a person’s life⁠. Exciting, right?! Although menopause symptoms aren’t all rainbows and butterflies, The Big M is not only manageable but ushers in a great new life stage full of possibilities. So, let’s look at the bright side.…

I recently had a conversation with a girlfriend where we were talking about horrible cramps, hair breakage, and feeling exhausted 24/7. We both have younger kiddos, so she said, “I mean, but aren’t we tired all of the time?” Then, a spark of realization hit. “Oh, hold up. What if I’m going through early menopause?”…

Have you gone an entire year without a period after menopause? Well, come on over and get a great big virtual hug from me because you made it. You get to experience life after menopause! Think of this as your body’s last hurrah of hormonal changes. You’ve conquered every hormonal hoedown: Puberty? Check. Menopause? Check.…