Fertility and Menopause

A woman plays many important roles throughout her lifetime, and reproduction often remains an important one as menopause approaches. Some women are scrambling to have a child, others are hoping not to. In either case, perimenopause is a time that fertility ebbs and...

Changes in Weight and Metabolism

Older adults aren’t aged versions of younger adults any more than children are younger versions of adults. Each stage of life functions slightly differently with different strengths and weaknesses. Menopause and aging in general is associated with changes in both our...

Sleep Disturbances During Menopause

Sleep disturbances are one of the top things my patients struggle with as they transition into menopause. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep. The National Sleep Foundation estimates 46% of women ages 40 to 54 and 48% of women ages 55 to 64 struggle with sleep. I...