Suzanne Elkind, CNM, APRN www.suzanneelkind.com Sexual wellness is an important part of overall health, confidence, relationships, and quality of life. Yet many women experience changes in desire, comfort, arousal, or intimacy without realizing hormones may be playing a major role. If your sex drive has changed, intimacy feels different, or sexual discomfort is interfering with […]
Hormonal changes—especially during perimenopause and menopause—can significantly impact mental health. Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone affect key brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, brain fog, mood swings, and even depression. Why You Feel “Off” (Even When Nothing Is Wrong) If you’ve been thinking: You’re not alone—and you’re not imagining
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Hormone imbalance is one of the most common causes of weight gain in women over 40. Changes in estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and insulin can slow metabolism, increase fat storage (especially in the abdomen), and make traditional dieting less effective—often requiring a more targeted, hormone-based approach to weight management. Why Weight Gain After 40 Feels Different
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Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) and traditional Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) are both used to treat symptoms of hormonal imbalance—especially during perimenopause and menopause. The main difference is that bio-identical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones your body produces, while traditional HRT may include synthetic or animal-derived hormones that are not identical in structure. BHRT vs
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