Self-Advocacy & Education

I Thought It Was Just Bloating: Recognizing the Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer in Women Over 35

Opening SceneMonica, 52, chalked it up to hormones. She had been feeling bloated for weeks, but she was in perimenopause—wasn’t that normal? She’d also been a bit more tired lately, needing a nap most afternoons. Her jeans were tighter, but she hadn’t changed her eating habits. When she started needing to urinate more often and […]

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How to Know If Your Doctor Really Understands Perimenopause and Menopause Care

Many women today are feeling dismissed, overlooked, or downright confused when it comes to their health during perimenopause and menopause. Whether they’re being told “your labs are normal,” prescribed antidepressants without further investigation, or offered hormone therapy without any prior testing, the frustration is real. So how can you tell if your doctor knows what

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Perimenopause: An Empowering Guide to Advocate for Yourself and Get the Help You Deserve

You’re not imagining it.You’re not “just stressed.”You’re not too young.And you’re definitely not alone. If you’re a woman in your late 30s to late 40s and starting to feel… off—emotionally, physically, or hormonally—it could be perimenopause. But sadly, many women who gather the courage to bring it up to their doctors are told things like:

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“I Can’t Afford to Invest in My Health Right Now”: How to Reframe the Cost of Hormonal Healing as an Investment, Not a Luxury

Let’s be real: life is expensive. Between groceries, gas, bills, and kids’ activities, adding one more thing to your budget can feel overwhelming. And when it comes to investing in your health, it’s easy to push it to the bottom of the list with thoughts like: “I’ll deal with it later.” “I’ll wait until things

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“I Should Be Able to Figure This Out on My Own”: Why Going It Alone Might Be Holding You Back From Hormonal Healing

If you’ve ever opened your browser at midnight, desperate for answers about your fatigue, bloating, weight gain, or anxiety—only to end up in a rabbit hole of conflicting advice—you’re not alone. So many women come into Antigravity Wellness saying, “I thought I should be able to figure this out myself.” They’ve read every blog. Tried

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“It’s Just Aging”—Or Is It Something More?

How many times have you been told: “That’s just what happens when you get older.” For women navigating their late 30s, 40s, and beyond, it’s common to experience symptoms like fatigue, irritability, weight gain, insomnia, low libido, or brain fog. And yet, when they bring these concerns to a healthcare provider, they’re often told: “Your

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