Author Archives: Another Sufferer

I had a scare a few years ago when a mammogram screening was performed by a clinic that I hadn’t previously used. Several years before that, a cyst was discovered in my right breast that was determined to be benign, but the clinic that did the ultrasound on that cyst had closed and my recordsContinue reading “MENOPAUSE AND CANCER”

Recently, an article from the U.K. warned women to “Not Put Lollies in Their Vaginas to Cool Down.” (For those of us across the Pond, “lollies” is the British word for Popsicles.) Now, I’ve heard of many wacky things during my 70 years, but this is definitely one of the most bizarre. Evidently, the U.K.Continue reading “MENOPAUSE COOL-DOWN TIP: DON’T PUT A POPSICLE UP YOUR VAGINA!”

First, some background information. Iron is an essential nutrient for both women and men.  It builds healthy red blood cells that, in turn, carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Muscles need iron as well in order to support muscle metabolism and healthy connective tissue. Before menopause, women need about 18 milligrams of iron eachContinue reading “DO POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN NEED IRON SUPPLEMENTS?”

Cautious reminders when using ZOOM

Drooling as a byproduct of menopause.

I ended up in the hospital emergency ward twice, not because of a urinary tract infection but because I was trying to prevent one.  An unfortunate byproduct of menopause is an increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs).  I had never experienced a UTI until I hit menopause and, as my age increased, so did the UTIs.  Continue reading “MENOPAUSE, URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS AND CRANBERRIES”

Our generation, fondly known as “boomers,” was inundated in the 60s and 70s with slogans such as “Make Love Not War” and songs like “Love the One You’re With” (great song by the way). It was the era of free love but, as we now know, nothing is free; there’s a price to be paidContinue reading “SAFE SEX FOR BABY BOOMERS”

As women approach menopause (which could be as early as in their 30s) levels of estrogen decline, leading to Vitamin D deficiency. This is very important to know as Vitamin D is a potent antioxidant that: promotes healthy skin alleviates symptoms of depression helps absorb calcium to build strong bones lowers blood pressure protects cellularContinue reading “MENOPAUSE & VITAMIN D”