I remember the moment it scared me. I was standing in my kitchen, coffee in hand, staring at my phone… completely blank. I had just read a message — and seconds later couldn’t remember what it said or why I had picked up my phone in the first place. As a provider, I brushed it […]
Brain Fog in Perimenopause Isn’t in Your Head — It’s in Your Hormones Read More »
🌸 The Story: When the Words Just Wouldn’t Come A few years ago, I was standing in my kitchen trying to think of a simple word — “spatula.” I could picture it. I could describe it. But the word? Gone. I laughed it off at first. “Must be stress,” I told myself. But the truth
Estrogen and Your Brain: Why Midlife Fog Isn’t “All in Your Head” Read More »
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Or found it hard to focus on a task, even one you’ve done countless times before? Many women describe this frustrating mental fog as feeling like they’re “not themselves.” This phenomenon, often called brain fog, is not a medical diagnosis but a
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Sleep apnea, a common yet often underdiagnosed sleep disorder, becomes a significant health concern for women entering their 40s and beyond. During the perimenopausal transition, hormonal changes increase the risk of sleep apnea, even in women who have never experienced symptoms before. Recent guidelines recommend that all women over 40 be screened for sleep apnea,
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