A March 2022 article in the British publication The House asked this very question. They found that a lack of workplace support for menopause symptoms is ruining women’s careers. Sadly, many feel forced to reject promotions or even leave the workforce entirely. And that is not only bad for women; it’s bad for businesses. …
Perimenopause happens soon after 40. And the “Oh No, Four O” for many is the beginning of personal issues such as food addiction, unhappy relationships, workaholism, getting over stress, over anxious, or overweight. Have these internalized beliefs left you worried about whether or not you will remain healthy, desirable, lovable, or employable? Do you …
If you’re confused about perimenopause, what it is, how to best deal with it, how to cope with the changes that are coming your way and how to feel better while you go through it, you’re going to love this podcast. It’s done with Marni Battista, a friend and colleague of mine who has a …
Menopause always comes with challenges. When you are 50ish, the symptoms come on gradually. But when you are younger and still have normal or relatively normal hormone levels, treatment causes an abrupt drop in those hormones, and that causes you to be catapulted into menopause. That large, sudden change in hormones causes large, sudden changes …
If you are woman in her 30s or 40s, you’re probably not thinking of menopause. And if you’re not thinking of menopause, perimenopause and osteoporosis or bone loss is something that is probably not on your radar. But since 5-10% of women enter menopause before age 45, and because the symptoms, including bone loss, may …
Many women don’t realize they are having common menopause symptoms. They may see three or more doctors for their symptoms before they figure out that all of them are due to one reason – hormonal changes that occur naturally in every women. One of the reasons it’s so hard to realize the symptoms are due …
Are hot flashes waking you up at night? Are they embarrassing you at work in front of coworkers? Do they cause you anxiety, distress or loss of focus? You are not alone! Hot flashes are the second most common symptom of menopause (after irregular bleeding). They are caused when your body wants to let off …
Q: I’ve just started perimenopause, and my mood swings are driving me crazy! I’m happy as a lark one minute…mad at the world the next…and then so sad that I’m weeping over cat-food commercials. How can I stay on a more even keel? A: Mood swings are one of the top complaints from women who …
If you are having heavy periods and don’t want to have children, endometrial ablation may be for you, especially if you are in perimenopause. It involves permanently destroying the uterine lining so you stop menstruating. But there are some real risks and it’s not for everyone. Are you a candidate? Do you know what to …
Watch the video below to learn about the symptoms of perimenopause. Many times women often spend countless hours going to the doctors for issues like sleep deprivation, heart palpitations, changes in libido, etc only to find out that they are just going through perimenopause. Until next time, Dr. Mache Seibel, Founder of My Menopause Magazine …
