By Suzanne Elkind | www.suzanneelkind.com It usually starts with a whisper, a subtle shift that you can’t quite put your finger on. You walk into a room and completely forget why you are there. You find yourself staring at a computer screen, unable to muster the focus to begin a task you’ve done a hundred times […]
By Suzanne Elkind | www.suzanneelkind.com There is a pervasive and incredibly damaging myth in our culture that menopause marks the end of a woman’s sexual vitality. Society often paints a picture of midlife as a time when intimacy is packed away in a dusty box, relegated to a thing of the past. So, when you find yourself
Introduction: From Soloists to Orchestra Imagine your body as a grand concert hall, and your hormones as the musicians within it. For decades, women’s hormonal health has been discussed as if we were listening to solo performances—estrogen’s aria one day, progesterone’s lament the next. This fragmented perspective has led to misunderstanding, misdiagnosis, and mistreatment. The
Understanding the Stages and What to Expect By Suzanne Elkind, CNM, APRNwww.suzanneelkind.com As a functional medicine practitioner specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, I frequently encounter women who are confused about where they are in their hormonal journey. Many of my patients arrive feeling frustrated, having been told their symptoms are “just part of aging”
Menopause is a significant transition in a woman’s life, marked by major hormonal changes that can impact health, lifestyle, and libido. Recognizing these changes is key to navigating menopause confidently. In this post, we’ll empower women to understand the links between menopause, lifestyle choices, nutrition, and hormone therapy, enhancing both mental and physical well-being. Understanding
Menopause isn’t the end of your edge—it’s a new playing field. Yet too many high-achieving women suffer in silence, assuming fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings are just “part of the deal.” Worse, they push through exhaustion, fearing that slowing down means losing ground. But what if this transition could enhance your leadership—not hinder it? This guide
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings about many changes in a woman’s body, from hormonal fluctuations to physical symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and changes in skin elasticity. One often overlooked change during this time is how menopause can affect a woman’s body odor. While body odor can be influenced by
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As women navigate through menopause, one of the most common and challenging symptoms they experience is sleep disturbance. Whether it’s trouble falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night, or feeling restless, many women find themselves battling sleepless nights. One potential culprit behind these sleep disruptions is circadian rhythm dysfunction, a condition that
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Menopause is a time of significant physical and hormonal change for women. As the body adjusts to decreased levels of estrogen, many women experience a range of symptoms, from hot flashes to mood swings. However, joint pain—specifically shoulder pain—is a common but often overlooked issue during this time of life. In this article, we will
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