🌸 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 […]
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Sarah stared at her fitness tracker in frustration. For years, she’d maintained the same 6 AM workout routine with consistent energy and results. But now, at 52, some mornings she felt like she was moving through molasses, while other days she had surprising bursts of energy at 2 PM—right when she used to crash. “Am
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Meet Sarah: She’s 45, juggling work, family, and her changing body. Years ago, she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and put on birth control pills to manage heavy bleeding. At first, things were manageable. But now, despite still being on birth control, she’s experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, low libido, and terrible sleep.
It started as a twinge. Sandra, 49, noticed some stiffness in her left shoulder when reaching into the backseat of her car. Then it began to ache at night, waking her up in discomfort. Soon, she couldn’t lift her arm above her head without pain, and putting on a bra became an ordeal. She made
Frozen Shoulder and Menopause: The Hidden Link No One Talks About Read More »
She paused in the mirror.Another fine line near her eyes. A bit more sagging along her jawline. Her skin felt thinner, drier, duller—despite the expensive creams and serums lining her bathroom counter.Now in her mid-40s, she was doing “all the right things” but still seeing changes she didn’t feel ready for. At her next wellness
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In the digital age, it’s easier than ever to find health information—but that doesn’t mean it’s always accurate. In fact, many articles making bold or frightening claims are rooted in bias, poor interpretation of research, or a vested interest in selling something. A recent example comes from the Maine-based Women’s Health Network, a supplement company
Don’t Believe Everything You Read: A Closer Look at HRT and Bone Health Read More »
✨ It Happened on a Trip to California… I was sitting seaside on a family vacation in California, watching the sunset with a cocktail in hand. It should have been the definition of peace—but inside, I was not feeling my best. I hadn’t slept well the past two nights, I was bloated from unfamiliar food,
Summer Travel & Hormone Balance: How to Stay on Track While on Vacation Read More »
Many women feel hopeful when they begin estradiol therapy—finally getting relief from hot flashes, brain fog, insomnia, and emotional rollercoasters. But a common and unexpected symptom can appear within the first few weeks: breast tenderness. While it can be uncomfortable or even concerning, breast soreness during hormone therapy is usually temporary and manageable. Let’s explore
Breast Tenderness on Estradiol? Here’s What You Need to Know Read More »
Starting Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)—also called Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)—can be life-changing. Many women experience relief from hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, insomnia, and even mood shifts. But what happens when you start estrogen therapy and suddenly experience spotting or bleeding? For many women, especially those well past menopause, this can be a terrifying
Postmenopausal Spotting After Starting Estrogen Therapy: What You Need to Know Read More »
Pellet hormone therapy has become increasingly popular as a form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), offering a convenient, long-acting option for managing symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and other hormone-related conditions. Tiny hormone pellets—usually containing estrogen, testosterone, or a combination—are inserted under the skin and slowly release hormones over several months. For some individuals, pellet
Is Pellet Therapy Right for You? What You Need to Know Read More »
